Gourley's Home Service
Osceola, WI54020
The typical Osceola area well penetrates thick surficial sand, underlain by a substantial sequence of limestone or hardpan, with water typically found deeper than 100 ft. Most residential wells reach 120-130 ft for reliable yield, with high capacity wells often drilled to 250 ft or more.
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A geological estimate for the Osceola area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
Based on the synthesis of representative well logs from the Osceola area, the most common stratigraphic sequence begins with a thick, unconsolidated sand deposit extending from the surface to roughly 100-110 ft. This is followed by a persistent limestone (limerock) or hardpan unit extending from ~100 ft to depths between 125 and 255 ft, depending on the specific location. Static water levels are generally encountered between 50 and 120 ft below ground, with reliable residential well yields (5-15+ GPM) at total depths of approximately 120-130 ft. High-capacity wells are typically completed in the deeper portion of the limestone, to depths of 250 ft or more. The combination of rotary drilling with mud circulation, standard casing and cement grout, is typical for the region.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 108 ft | Sand | Unconsolidated, predominantly quartz sand; serves as upper aquifer material but generally unsaturated below ~50-120 ft. | Hardness: Soft to medium |
108 – 250 ft | Limestone/Hardpan | Consolidated limestone (locally called limerock) or dense hardpan, often forming a major aquifer. May include minor shale partings. | Hardness: Hard |