
Drews and Koeppel Well Drilling
Ringle, WI54471
The typical subsurface geology in the New London, WI region consists of a surficial sequence of clay-rich and sandy sediments, grading to glacial sand and gravel, then a thick series of sand and interbedded clays, locally underlain by sandstone or, less often, limestone or granite at greater depth.
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A geological estimate for the New London area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
Based on the synthesis of typical well logs from New London, the prevalent stratigraphic sequence consists of: a thin organic-rich soil layer, underlain by clay (often with stones or gravel), transitioning to sand and gravel or more massive sand (sometimes interbedded with clay), then locally a thick clay interval or firm hardpan, followed by sandstone (soft-to-firm), and in some areas underlain by limestone or crystalline basement (granite) at greater depths. Casing commonly extends through unconsolidated material to just into the bedrock. Static water level is generally found between 20 and 92 feet below ground surface. A typical residential well for sustainable yields of 5-15+ GPM is completed at 100-150 feet, often targeting the sand or upper bedrock aquifers. Higher capacity wells (or those requiring more drought protection) may be drilled deeper, up to 200-275 ft or more, especially where deeper sandstone or bedrock units are present.
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 1 ft | Soil/Organic | Black to brown organic-rich topsoil or silty soil | Color: Black/Brown Hardness: Soft |
| 1 – 20 ft | Clay (w/ stones, gravel in places) | Brown to tan clay, sometimes silty, occasionally with stones or gravel influence; hard or firm in places (may include hardpan near base) | Color: Brown/Tan Hardness: Firm/Hard |
| 20 – 40 ft | Sand & Gravel Layer | Sand and gravel, some clay or stones; main glacial outwash aquifer zone | Color: Varied brown/yellow Hardness: Medium |
| 40 – 80 ft | Sand (medium to fine, with local clay) | Sand (medium to fine); locally interbedded with clay layers; may include transition to sandstone at base | Color: Tan/White/Brown Hardness: Medium/Soft |
| 80 – 100 ft | Clay or Hardpan Interbed (local) | Clay, hardpan, or mixed sand/clay (not present in all wells, transitional) | Color: Tan/Brown/Gray Hardness: Firm/Hard |
| 100 – 160 ft | Sandstone/Dense Sand | Sandstone (soft to firm), occasionally interbedded or grading from dense sand; regionally prevalent aquifer unit | Color: White/Tan Hardness: Soft to Moderate |
| 160 – 240 ft | Bedrock: Sandstone/Limestone | Firm sandstone, sometimes limestone in places; base of common well depths | Color: White/Buff/Gray Hardness: Firm/Hard |
| 240 – 275 ft | Basement Rock (Granite/local) | Granite or other crystalline rock encountered at depth in a subset of wells; marks effective well depth limit | Color: Pink/Gray Hardness: Very Hard |