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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Well Drillers Near Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay wells typically encounter a thin surficial deposit of soil, sand, and/or gravel, underlain by thick limestone/dolomite bedrock. Occasional minor clay, hardpan, or shale layers may occur at depth or at the bedrock interface.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Sturgeon Bay. 33 results found.

Typical depth
235 ft
Water table
17 ft
Contractors
33

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A geological estimate for the Sturgeon Bay area.

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

Detailed Summary

Based on a synthesis of representative well logs from across the Sturgeon Bay region, the generalized geological sequence is: a thin surficial layer of clay, sand, or gravel (typically less than 10-20 feet thick), directly overlying a thick sequence of limestone/dolomite bedrock that extends to total drilling depths (commonly >200 ft). Some wells note minor hardpan, shale, or deeper clay interbeds just above or interbedded within the limestone, but these are not dominant. Most wells are cased through the unconsolidated layer and into the upper limestone. Static water levels vary but are commonly within 10-30 feet of the surface. Residential wells (5-15+ GPM yield) are typically completed to roughly 225-240 feet; high-capacity estimates are similar, as nearly all wells remain in the limestone aquifer.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 10 ftClay/Sand/GravelThin, caving to noncaving surficial deposit, commonly brown/grey, loose to firm.Color: Brown/Grey
Hardness: Loose to Firm
10 – 225 ftLimestone/DolomiteMassive, hard to firm, consistent bedrock aquifer providing main water yield. May include minor interbeds (shale, hardpan, or clay) locally.Color: White/Light Grey
Hardness: Hard to Firm
225 – 240 ftShale (occasional)/LimestonePossible transition to shale or interbedded limestone/shale near bottom of typical well depth, variable presence.Color: Grey/Green
Hardness: Firm

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Sturgeon Bay area is drilled to approximately 235 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 a synthesis of representative well logs from across the Sturgeon Bay region, the generalized geological sequence is: a thin surficial layer of clay, sand, or gravel (typically less than 10-20 feet thick), directly overlying a thick sequence of limestone/dolomite bedrock that extends to total drilling depths (commonly >200 ft). Some wells note minor hardpan, shale, or deeper clay interbeds just above or interbedded within the limestone, but these are not dominant. Most wells are cased through the unconsolidated layer and into the upper limestone. Static water levels vary but are commonly within 10-30 feet of the surface. Residential wells (5-15+ GPM yield) are typically completed to roughly 225-240 feet; high-capacity estimates are similar, as nearly all wells remain in the limestone aquifer.