Groundwater Discharge

Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Groundwater Discharge

The Groundwater Discharge Program regulates the discharge of treated wastewater to ground or groundwaters of the state under Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451 and the Part 22 Groundwater Quality Rules.

Contacts

Kristie Hall, Secretary
HallK34@Michigan.gov
517-290-9607

Rachel Burns, Statewide Groundwater Coordinator
BurnsR6@Michigan.gov
517-416-4073

Groundwater Discharge Compliance staff

Groundwater Discharge Permits staff

Information

Permits and Fees

Guidance on Specific Types of Wastewater and Treatment Systems

pdf pdf Carpet Cleaning
pdf pdf Mobile Power Washing
pdf pdf Sump Pump Discharges
EPA Septic Systems
High-Strength Wastewater
Nitrification and Denitrification Resources

Laws and Rules

Brine Application Permit Information

Recording of informational session held on 2/13/2023

PFAS

pdf pdf Compliance Strategy for Addressing PFAS from Public and Private Municipal Groundwater Discharges