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Iron River, Wisconsin

Well Drillers Near Iron River, Wisconsin

Iron River's typical well passes through surficial sand or clay, transitions to a hardpan or till, and then reaches deeper sand, gravel, or sandstone aquifers.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Iron River. 23 results found.

Typical depth
150 ft
Water table
60 ft
Contractors
23

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View Local Geology Report

A geological estimate for the Iron River area.

Typical Well Depth
150 ft
Static Water Level
60 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Analysis of multiple well logs in the Iron River area shows a consistent stratigraphy: surface layers of sand, clay, or silt (20-60 ft thick), underlain by a hardpan (glacial till, occasionally with cobbles or gravel), and then by deeper water-bearing units, typically sand, gravel, or sandstone. Most productive aquifers are found between 80 and 170 ft, though some deeper wells encounter additional sand or sandstone beds as deep as 300 ft. Static water levels are often between 40 and 80 feet below ground. The most reliable residential wells are cased to 80–100 ft, with screen/open intervals in deeper water-bearing strata, commonly producing 10–15 GPM.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 35 ftSand/Clay/SiltSurface sand, sandy silt, or red/gray clay; variably mixed with siltColor: Brown, gray, red, or tan
Hardness: Soft
35 – 55 ftClay/Hardpan (Glacial Till)Dense clay or till; includes hardpan and sometimes mixed with sand or cobblesColor: Red, blue-gray, or uncolored
Hardness: Hard
55 – 110 ftSand/Gravel and/or HardpanFine-medium sand or interbedded hardpan/till; locally contains gravel or coarse sandColor: Tan, brown, or gray
Hardness: Medium to firm
110 – 165 ftGravel/Coarse Sand/TillWater-bearing coarse sand, gravel, or residual hardpan/tillColor: Brown/gray/tan
Hardness: Medium
165 – 250 ftSandstone or Fine SandRed or brown sandstone, sometimes fine sand, often fractured and water-bearing; local deep sand beds also reportedColor: Red, brown, gray
Hardness: Hard
250 – 301 ftSandstone/Fine Sand (deep wells)Deep formations—brown sandstone or fine sand, not always encountered in all wells; mainly for highest capacitiesColor: Brown
Hardness: Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Iron River area is drilled to approximately 150 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 60 feet below the surface in this region.

Analysis of multiple well logs in the Iron River area shows a consistent stratigraphy: surface layers of sand, clay, or silt (20-60 ft thick), underlain by a hardpan (glacial till, occasionally with cobbles or gravel), and then by deeper water-bearing units, typically sand, gravel, or sandstone. Most productive aquifers are found between 80 and 170 ft, though some deeper wells encounter additional sand or sandstone beds as deep as 300 ft. Static water levels are often between 40 and 80 feet below ground. The most reliable residential wells are cased to 80–100 ft, with screen/open intervals in deeper water-bearing strata, commonly producing 10–15 GPM.