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Yale, Michigan

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The typical stratigraphy for the Yale area is a sequence of topsoil or thin surficial clays, underlain by alternating thick clay and sand/gravel layers, with sand or sand & gravel providing the main aquifers for residential wells. Typical residential wells target the major sand/gravel aquifer at ~80-105 feet.

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Typical depth
95 ft
Water table
25 ft
Contractors
61

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A geological estimate for the Yale area.

Typical Well Depth
95 ft
Static Water Level
25 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

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.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 2 ftTopsoil/Thin ClayThin brown/yellow clay or organic-rich topsoil, commonly found as surface layer.Color: Brown/Yellow
Hardness: Soft
2 – 15 ftClayDense yellow to brown clay, sometimes sandy; locally can grade into silty or stony clay.Color: Yellow/Brown
Hardness: Medium
15 – 45 ftClay with Gravel/SandGray to blue or brown clay, often with gravel inclusions, sometimes alternating with thin sand seams.Color: Gray/Blue/Brown
Hardness: Hard to Medium
45 – 80 ftSand & Gravel (Water-bearing)Gray or brown sand, sand and gravel, sometimes intermixed with minor clay; main aquifer zone for most wells in Yale area.Color: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Medium/Loose
80 – 105 ftClay with Gravel and SandAlternating gray clay, gravel, and sand; common continuation of aquifer zone, sometimes tight transitions.Color: Gray
Hardness: Hard/Medium
105 – 175 ftClay with Sand/Gravel or Occasional ShaleBlue/gray clay, with some stony or graveley intervals; in deeper wells, can transition to shale or siltstone. Not present in all wells.Color: Blue/Gray
Hardness: Hard
175 – 200 ftShale/Sandstone (where deep wells are present)Black/blue shale and sandstone; rare, only in deepest wells and high capacity wells.Color: Black/Blue/Gray
Hardness: Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

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.