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Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Well Drillers Near Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Typical Nekoosa-area well penetrates a surficial sand aquifer with interbedded clay, with screen set in sand/gravel or clean sand between 30–56 ft bgs. Average static water level is 15–20 ft. Construction is generally rotary-mud with steel or poly casing and a cement/bentonite grout seal.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Nekoosa. 55 results found.

Typical depth
40 ft
Water table
17 ft
Contractors
55

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Firkus Well Drilling

5.0 (1)
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-2801
Well Drilling

Foster's Septic & Well Service LLC

Adams, WI 53910
(608) 339-3717
Well DrillingPump ServicesWell Maintenance

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View Local Geology Report

A geological estimate for the Nekoosa area.

Typical Well Depth
40 ft
Static Water Level
17 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on synthesis of the well logs, the predominant geology in the greater Nekoosa region is a thick, predominantly sandy surficial sequence (20–40+ ft), occasionally underlain by a clay or silty layer (about 5–15 ft thick), and then returning to sand/gravel below. Some higher capacity wells in regional logs extend deeper (to ~80 ft) and may terminate in or on weathered sandstone. Most domestic (residential) wells are completed between 30–45 ft with screens set in clean sand or sand/gravel. Static water levels range from 13 to 32 ft but average about 17–20 ft. Construction is almost universally by rotary-mud with 6 in. steel or poly casing, and a bentonite or cement grout is typical. Sufficient yields for residential purposes (5–15+ GPM) are consistently achieved in the screened sand/gravel interval. High-capacity irrigation wells are typically set to 75–81 ft and may involve sandstone.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 3 ftTopsoilDark brown/organic surface soil layerColor: Dark brown
Hardness: Soft
3 – 23 ftSandLoose to medium sand, commonly fine to medium grained, minor gravel in some logsColor: Yellow-brown to light brown
Hardness: Loose to medium
23 – 35 ftClay/Silty ClayClay or silty clay, sometimes with some sand; plasticColor: Gray to brown
Hardness: Firm to stiff
35 – 44 ftSandClean sand or sand with minor gravel, main aquifer zone for residential wellsColor: Pale yellow/tan
Hardness: Medium
44 – 56 ftSand & GravelSand and gravel mix, main productive aquifer for high capacity wellsColor: Variable brown/yellow-gray
Hardness: Medium
56 – 78 ftCoarse Sand & GravelPredominantly coarse sand and gravel, occasionally minor cobbles; highly transmissiveColor: Tan/gray
Hardness: Medium
78 – 81 ftWeathered SandstoneSoft to 'rotten' sandstone, base of unconsolidated aquifer sequenceColor: Tan/brown
Hardness: Soft

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Nekoosa area is drilled to approximately 40 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 17 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on synthesis of the well logs, the predominant geology in the greater Nekoosa region is a thick, predominantly sandy surficial sequence (20–40+ ft), occasionally underlain by a clay or silty layer (about 5–15 ft thick), and then returning to sand/gravel below. Some higher capacity wells in regional logs extend deeper (to ~80 ft) and may terminate in or on weathered sandstone. Most domestic (residential) wells are completed between 30–45 ft with screens set in clean sand or sand/gravel. Static water levels range from 13 to 32 ft but average about 17–20 ft. Construction is almost universally by rotary-mud with 6 in. steel or poly casing, and a bentonite or cement grout is typical. Sufficient yields for residential purposes (5–15+ GPM) are consistently achieved in the screened sand/gravel interval. High-capacity irrigation wells are typically set to 75–81 ft and may involve sandstone.