Tri County Well Drilling Shop
Sparta, WI54656
Typical Sparta-area wells encounter a surficial sand or sandy loam, with thick, regionally-persistent sandstone forming the main aquifer. Minor discontinuous clay or clayey sand layers may occasionally interrupt the sand or sandstone but are not regionally dominant.
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A geological estimate for the Sparta area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
The representative Sparta-area geological profile comprises an unconsolidated surficial layer (sand, sandy loam, or clay) usually 10–21 feet thick, underlain by a moderately thick to very thick interval of saturated sand (where deep alluvium/glacial fill is present) or direct transition into sandstone bedrock. Sandstone is the persistent and dominant water-bearing formation, usually encountered from 18–21 feet and extending to well depths beyond 90–115 feet. Minor, localized clay or clayey sand or occasional gravel may appear between the unconsolidated surface and the main sandstone aquifer. Groundwater is generally encountered within the sandstone at moderate static levels. The average casing depth is 55–60 feet, and residential wells are typically completed between 73–117 feet. Rotary - Mud Circulation is the prevalent construction method, with cement or neat cement grout use for sealing.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 19 ft | Sand/Sandy Loam/Clay | Unconsolidated surficial unit, often sand or sandy loam; may include clay or mixed sand and clay in some areas. | Color: Tan/Brown/Gray/White (varies between logs) Hardness: Loose to Firm |
19 – 85 ft | Sand/Sandstone transition | Saturated sand (sometimes with minor clay, clayey sand, or gravel beds); this interval is thickest where alluvium/glacial deposits persist. | Color: Tan/Brown/White/Gray Hardness: Loose to Firm |
85 – 117 ft | Sandstone | Massive sandstone—regionally extensive, main aquifer, most wells are completed in this unit. | Color: White/Tan/Gray Hardness: Hard/Firm |