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Richland Center, Wisconsin

Well Drillers Near Richland Center, Wisconsin

Typical Richland Center area wells encounter a sequence from surface clays and/or sandy silts, into alternating shale and sandstone formations, with deeper wells encountering firmer/harder shale and thick, regionally extensive sandstone aquifers.

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Typical depth
140 ft
Water table
55 ft
Contractors
42

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A geological estimate for the Richland Center area.

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

Detailed Summary

Based on well records from across Richland County in the vicinity of Richland Center, the most representative geological profile starts with a surface layer of clay, sandy silt, or sandy dirt (with or without gravel), becoming interbedded with silty or organic clay. This is typically followed by a thick sequence of shaley materials (often tan/brown, soft or hard), sometimes with thin limestone layers in the upper part of the sequence. Progressing deeper, alternating but dominated by hard shale and medium to hard brown or white sandstone units are observed. Sandstone becomes especially significant below 90–100 ft in most wells, comprising the principal drinking water aquifer. Shallower, high-yield unconsolidated sand/gravel aquifers occur in some areas but are not regionally extensive. Typical residential wells (5–15+ GPM) are completed in the upper to middle portions of the main sandstone unit, generally between 100 and 250 ft. High-capacity wells or deeper residential wells may extend 250 to 400 ft, accessing thicker, regional sandstones below more extensive shale units.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 18 ftClay/Silt, Sandy Dirt/SoilSurface clay or silty sandy soil—may be organic, soft, often moist, sometimes with gravelColor: Brown/gray/tan
Hardness: Soft
18 – 40 ftClay with Shale & occasional LimestoneSilty or pure clay with interbedded shale or occasional limestone; increasing shale and firmness downwardColor: Tan to brown
Hardness: Soft to medium
40 – 90 ftShaleShaley clay, shaley silt, or massive shale (locally with some limestone layers/pockets)Color: Tan to brown, occasionally gray
Hardness: Medium to hard
90 – 140 ftSandstone (minor shale interbeds)White, tan, or brown sandstone, often fine to medium grained, main water-bearing zone for residential wellsColor: White, tan, brown
Hardness: Medium to hard
140 – 180 ftShale (firm to hard)Thicker, firmer shale, brown to blue, often described as hard; minor soft pockets possibleColor: Brown, gray-blue
Hardness: Hard
180 – 250 ftSandstone (principal regional aquifer)Thicker, regionally extensive sandstone—white, tan, or brown, main aquifer for higher capacity wells and some residential wellsColor: Tan, brown, white
Hardness: Medium to hard
250 – 400 ftSandstone and occasional ShaleVery thick sandstone sequence with less frequent interbedded hard shale layers; becomes dominant below 250 ft in deep wellsColor: White, tan, brown
Hardness: Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Richland Center 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 55 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on well records from across Richland County in the vicinity of Richland Center, the most representative geological profile starts with a surface layer of clay, sandy silt, or sandy dirt (with or without gravel), becoming interbedded with silty or organic clay. This is typically followed by a thick sequence of shaley materials (often tan/brown, soft or hard), sometimes with thin limestone layers in the upper part of the sequence. Progressing deeper, alternating but dominated by hard shale and medium to hard brown or white sandstone units are observed. Sandstone becomes especially significant below 90–100 ft in most wells, comprising the principal drinking water aquifer. Shallower, high-yield unconsolidated sand/gravel aquifers occur in some areas but are not regionally extensive. Typical residential wells (5–15+ GPM) are completed in the upper to middle portions of the main sandstone unit, generally between 100 and 250 ft. High-capacity wells or deeper residential wells may extend 250 to 400 ft, accessing thicker, regional sandstones below more extensive shale units.