All persons engaged in the construction and/or repair of a dewatering well (an opening in the surface of the earth that is designed to remove water with the intent of lowering the ground water level temporarily during a construction period) must be registered by the Department of Environmental Quality; Water Bureau 517-241-1370.

Associated Permits and Regulatory Requirements:

Various activities associated with dewatering at a construction site may be regulated. Refer to the following guidance document for more information: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ess-faq-water-wb-dewatering_206695_7.pdf

Revised: 06/2008