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Foxboro, WI54836
Foxboro area wells most commonly penetrate thick clay and hardpan layers, grading into coarse sand, gravel, or cemented sand at depth, with water typically sourced below 200 feet.
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A geological estimate for the Foxboro area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
A synthesis of well records from the Foxboro region of Douglas County, WI, shows a consistent geologic pattern: an upper thick clay layer, followed by a substantial hardpan or till section, with occasional interbedded boulders or gravel. Productive aquifer zones are typically encountered as coarse sand, cemented sand/gravel, or similar materials, commencing near 225-250 feet. Residential wells achieving 5-15+ GPM generally require drilling to at least this depth. Static water levels tend to range from 50-95 feet, supporting submersible pumps. Well construction commonly employs rotary mud drilling, with casing set from the surface to just above the productive zone and a screened interval across the sand/gravel aquifer. Cemented grout is the typical annular sealant.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 140 ft | CLAY | Thick, cohesive glacial clay, mostly non-caving. | Color: Gray to brown Hardness: Soft to firm |
140 – 210 ft | HARDPAN (TILL) | Dense glacial till (hardpan), locally contains some gravel, very compact. | Color: Dark brown to gray Hardness: Hard |
210 – 230 ft | HARDPAN/BOULDERS/GRAVEL | Mixed hardpan, scattered boulders, and coarse gravel; transitional zone. | Color: Mixed gray Hardness: Very hard |
230 – 257 ft | COARSE SAND &/or CEMENTED SAND/GRAVEL | Water-bearing coarse to cemented sand and/or gravel, primary aquifer zone. | Color: Tan to light brown Hardness: Medium (unconsolidated to locally cemented) |