Well Drillers Near Yale, Michigan

A typical residential well in the Yale area is drilled to approximately 95 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 25 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on synthesis of regional well logs, the representative geological column for Yale is: (1) a thin layer of topsoil/clay (1-10 ft); (2) a thick sequence of dense clays and/or clay mixed with sand or gravel extending through at least 30-45 ft; (3) interbedded, water-bearing sand and sand/gravel units typically found from 45-105 ft; (4) in some wells, further sequences of clay, silt, and gravel may extend to ~175 ft; (5) at greater depths (100-200+ ft), some wells encounter shale or sandstone. Water supply for most residential applications comes from sand and sand/gravel layers between 60-105 ft. Static water levels generally range from 5 to 55 ft below ground. Drilling methods are predominantly rotary (mud/cable tool), wells are grouted with bentonite/cement to between 75-160 ft, and typical casing is steel or PVC to just below the major aquifer.