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Janesville, Wisconsin

Well Drillers Near Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville area wells typically encounter a thick sequence of glacial sand, gravel, and some clay, sometimes underlain by hardpan or clay-rich layers, with occasional deeper limestone/dolomite or sandstone at depth. Most residential wells (5-15+ GPM) are completed at 120-160 ft. High-capacity wells or wells seeking more robust yields may need to reach 200+ ft, particularly when targeting coarser sand and gravel or entering bedrock.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Janesville. 96 results found.

Typical depth
140 ft
Water table
90 ft
Contractors
96

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Sam's Well Drilling

Active Driller4.1 (37)
Randolph, WI 53956
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Bloyer Well & Pump Inc logo

Bloyer Well & Pump Inc

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South Beloit, IL 61080-2527
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Huntington & Son Plumbing & Well Pumps

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Brodhead, WI 53520
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4-D Water Well & Pump Service LLC logo

4-D Water Well & Pump Service LLC

Active Driller4.9 (77)
North Lake, WI 53064
Commercial Well DrillingPump ServicesPump Repair+3 more
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Aqua Well & Pump Systems, Inc

Active Driller4.9 (175)
North Prairie, WI 53153
Well DrillingPump ServicesPump Installation+9 more

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View Local Geology Report

A geological estimate for the Janesville area.

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

Detailed Summary

Based on a representative sample of well logs from the Janesville region, the typical geologic section comprises, from the surface downward: an initial surficial layer of fill or topsoil giving way quickly to thick sequences of sand with intermittent layers of gravel, hardpan, and clay to average depths of 120–160 ft. In some locations, coarser sand and gravel extend even deeper, up to 200–220 ft. Harder bedrock layers such as sandstone or limestone/dolomite may be encountered around 130–140 ft or deeper, but are not universal. Most residential wells supplying 5–15+ GPM terminate in the coarser sand/gravel sequences before hitting bedrock. Static water levels range widely but are most commonly found between 57 and 120 ft below ground surface. Rotary - Mud Circulation is the dominant drilling method, with continuous steel casing and granular bentonite or neat cement grout seals to casing depth.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
04 ftFill/Topsoil or Fine SandSurficial fill, topsoil, or fine sand layersHardness: Soft
420 ftSand & Gravel (with pockets of Clay/Hardpan)Alternating or mixed sand, gravel, and possible hardpan or clayHardness: Medium
20120 ftSand (sometimes w/ Hardpan, Gravel, or Clay)Thick sand sequence, usually clean but interbedded with hardpan, clay, or occasional gravel/cobble bedsHardness: Medium to Firm
120160 ftGravelly Sand / Coarse Sand & GravelCoarse sand with increasing gravel, sometimes with boulders or stones, best aquifer zoneHardness: Loose to firm
160200 ftCoarse Sand & Gravel, w/some zones of Hardpan or ClayOccasionally very coarse with boulders, or locally separated by clayey intervalsHardness: Firm
200220 ftSandstone or Dolomite/Limestone (when present)Hard, indurated bedrock, present in some wells deeper than others; not always encountered in every locationHardness: Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Janesville area is drilled to approximately 140 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 90 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on a representative sample of well logs from the Janesville region, the typical geologic section comprises, from the surface downward: an initial surficial layer of fill or topsoil giving way quickly to thick sequences of sand with intermittent layers of gravel, hardpan, and clay to average depths of 120–160 ft. In some locations, coarser sand and gravel extend even deeper, up to 200–220 ft. Harder bedrock layers such as sandstone or limestone/dolomite may be encountered around 130–140 ft or deeper, but are not universal. Most residential wells supplying 5–15+ GPM terminate in the coarser sand/gravel sequences before hitting bedrock. Static water levels range widely but are most commonly found between 57 and 120 ft below ground surface. Rotary - Mud Circulation is the dominant drilling method, with continuous steel casing and granular bentonite or neat cement grout seals to casing depth.