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Well Drillers Near Hortonville, Wisconsin

The typical Hortonville-area well penetrates a sequence of clay/sandy material, underlain by alternating limestone/dolomite and sandstone layers, reaching residential yields of 10–30 GPM at depths ~90–160 ft, with bedrock wells often exceeding 200 ft.

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A geological estimate for the Hortonville area.

130 ft

Typical Well Depth

80 ft

Static Water Level

Rotary - Mud Circulation

Recommended Method

Detailed Summary

Wells in the Hortonville region characteristically pass through a thin surficial clay (or clay with gravel or sand admixture), grading into limestone/dolomite and prominent sandstone aquifers. These carbonate and sandstone bedrock units alternate with typical first significant limestone/dolomite bedrock appearing between 10 to 45 ft, underlain by alternating sequences that may transition more than once with depths. Overall, groundwater is typically sourced from limestone/dolomite or sandstone at depths between 90 and over 200 ft for high capacity. Wells consistently use rotary-mud circulation, with surface casing extending to the base of unconsolidated material (~40–100 ft), and are sealed with neat cement or mud grout. Static water levels mostly fall in the 35–90 ft range. Given pump test yields, a reliable residential well (5–15+ GPM) is generally achieved by 130 ft, while high-capacity installations target depths of 180–230+ ft.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 20 ftClay/Clay w Gravel or SandSurficial clay with variable sand or gravel, sometimes described as sandy clay or organic soil.Color: Gray, Red, Black
Hardness: Soft
20 – 45 ftSand & Clay or HardpanCompact sandy clay, hardpan, or sand/clay interbeds.Color: Tan, Brown, Red
Hardness: Firm
45 – 70 ftLimestone/DolomiteSolid limestone or dolomite bedrock, occasionally with minor shale.Color: Tan, Brown, Gray
Hardness: Hard
70 – 120 ftSandstoneClean or slightly shaley sandstone, sometimes interbedded with limestone/dolomite.Color: White, Red, Tan, Gray
Hardness: Firm to Hard
120 – 160 ftLimestone/Dolomite (with Sandstone Interbeds Possible)Thick limestone/dolomite with potential thin sandstone or shale partings.Color: Tan, Gray, Brown
Hardness: Hard
160 – 210 ftSandstone (possible shaley part)Massive sandstone aquifer, base may be shaley.Color: Gray, Tan, Red
Hardness: Firm to Hard
210 – 230 ftSandstone/Limestone (variable)Bedrock, typically sandstone but variable thickness and lithology, may include dolomite or limestone.Color: Gray, Tan, Brown
Hardness: Firm