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Eagle River, Wisconsin

Well Drillers Near Eagle River, Wisconsin

Eagle River area wells commonly encounter surficial sand or sandy soil, transitioning to sand and gravel (sometimes silty or clay-bound), with local lenses of clay, silt, or boulders. Productive aquifers are dominantly found in sand and gravel units from about 20 to 120 feet. Wells for residential use typically require drilling to 40-110 feet for adequate yield.

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Typical depth
90 ft
Water table
18 ft
Contractors
29

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A geological estimate for the Eagle River area.

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

Detailed Summary

Across Eagle River, Vilas/Oneida County, well logs reveal a typical unconsolidated glacial sequence: (1) upper fine to medium brown sand or sandy loam, (2) locally a band of silty sand or silty clay, (3) thick section of mixed sand and gravel—sometimes with interbedded boulders or clay lenses, (4) deeper intervals often transition to cleaner sand and gravel or semi-coarse sand. Few wells reach bedrock at these sampled depths; most production zones are unconsolidated. Static water levels are typically between 10-36 feet below grade. Residential wells to ~40-110 feet routinely yield 5-20 GPM. Deeper (100-120 feet) completions are selected for higher capacity or site-specific needs.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 18 ftFine to Medium SandBrown sand, sometimes slightly silty near surfaceColor: Brown
Hardness: Soft
18 – 39 ftSand/Silt MixtureSilty sand or sandy silt, minor clay or organic content possibleColor: Brown/Dark Brown
Hardness: Soft
39 – 56 ftClay/Gravel MixtureClay with embedded gravel or boulders; reduced permeability layersColor: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Firm
56 – 102 ftSand & GravelMain aquifer zone; occasionally with some silt or 'dirty' zonesColor: Tan to Gray
Hardness: Medium
102 – 117 ftClean Sand/Gravel or Semi-Coarse SandProductive coarser sand and gravel aquifer, locally extends deeperColor: Gray/Tan
Hardness: Medium

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Eagle River 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 18 feet below the surface in this region.

Across Eagle River, Vilas/Oneida County, well logs reveal a typical unconsolidated glacial sequence: (1) upper fine to medium brown sand or sandy loam, (2) locally a band of silty sand or silty clay, (3) thick section of mixed sand and gravel—sometimes with interbedded boulders or clay lenses, (4) deeper intervals often transition to cleaner sand and gravel or semi-coarse sand. Few wells reach bedrock at these sampled depths; most production zones are unconsolidated. Static water levels are typically between 10-36 feet below grade. Residential wells to ~40-110 feet routinely yield 5-20 GPM. Deeper (100-120 feet) completions are selected for higher capacity or site-specific needs.