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White Lake, Michigan

Well Drillers Near White Lake, Michigan

A typical White Lake area well passes through a layer of clay (often brown or sandy with gravel), underlain by significant sand or sand-and-gravel aquifers, and often alternates between finer clays and coarser aquifer material to the base of the investigated depths.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of White Lake. 94 results found.

Typical depth
90 ft
Water table
15 ft
Contractors
94

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A geological estimate for the White Lake area.

Typical Well Depth
90 ft
Static Water Level
15 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on a representative sample of well logs from the White Lake region, the generalized subsurface profile starts with a surface layer of topsoil or brown/gray clay (sometimes sandy or gravelly). This is frequently underlain by alternating sequences of clay (blue, gray, or brown) and sand/sand & gravel aquifers of variable thicknesses. The sand and gravel zones are typically medium to coarse, and are the most consistent aquifers. Most residential supply wells are finished in these aquifers between 40-130 feet, with static water levels commonly ranging from 4-33 feet below grade. Residential wells yielding 10-20 GPM are commonly 60-130 ft deep, while higher capacity wells may reach 135-170 ft.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 3 ftTopsoilTopsoil or peat, sometimes absent and replaced by clay directly at surfaceColor: Brown/black
Hardness: Soft
3 – 18 ftClayBrown or gray, sometimes sandy or hard, sometimes with stones or gravelColor: Brown/gray
Hardness: Medium to hard
18 – 35 ftClay/Silt/Minor SandGray or blue clay, with some sandy streaks or minor gravel or silt; locally dense/hardColor: Gray/blue
Hardness: Hard
35 – 55 ftSand & Gravel (Aquifer)Brown or gray, medium to coarse, sometimes with minor clay or silt, main aquifer zone in most logsColor: Brown/gray/yellow
Hardness: Loose to medium
55 – 70 ftClay/Silt (Locally Blue)Blue or gray clay, may include sandy, silty, or gravelly sublayers; can be hard or plasticColor: Blue/gray
Hardness: Hard
70 – 110 ftSand & Gravel (Aquifer)Medium to coarse sand and gravel, some zones are fine to coarse sands, often main screened aquiferColor: Yellow/brown/gray
Hardness: Loose
110 – 125 ftClay/Silt (Interbedded)Generally gray clay, may be gravely or sandy, not always present in shallower wellsColor: Gray
Hardness: Moderate
125 – 145 ftSand & GravelGray, brown, or yellow medium to coarse sand and gravel, locally including fine sand layers; thickens in deeper wellsColor: Gray/brown/yellow
Hardness: Loose
145 – 170 ftClay with minor sand/gravelMainly gray clay with some silty or fine sand or occasional gravel beds; base of logs in deepest sampled wellsColor: Gray
Hardness: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the White Lake area is drilled to approximately 90 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 15 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on a representative sample of well logs from the White Lake region, the generalized subsurface profile starts with a surface layer of topsoil or brown/gray clay (sometimes sandy or gravelly). This is frequently underlain by alternating sequences of clay (blue, gray, or brown) and sand/sand & gravel aquifers of variable thicknesses. The sand and gravel zones are typically medium to coarse, and are the most consistent aquifers. Most residential supply wells are finished in these aquifers between 40-130 feet, with static water levels commonly ranging from 4-33 feet below grade. Residential wells yielding 10-20 GPM are commonly 60-130 ft deep, while higher capacity wells may reach 135-170 ft.