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Groundwater Permits - Application Forms and Technical Assistance
The issuance of a Groundwater Discharge Permit does not authorize violation of any federal, state or local laws or regulations, nor does it obviate the necessity of obtaining such permits, including any other EGLE permits, or approvals from other units of government as may be required by law.
Application Information
The following information is now incorporated into MiEnviro, our permitting and compliance database.
- Permit By Rule Notification: Rule 323.2211
- Permit By Rule Notification w/ Department Certification: Rule 323.2213
- General Permit: Rule 323.2215
- Permit for Specific Discharge: Rule 323.2216
- Site Specific Authorization: Rule 323.2210(y)
- Discharge Permits: Rule 323.2218
Additional Information:
Guidesheets
- Part 22 Guidesheet I Hydrogeologic Study
- Part 22 Guidesheet II for the Development of a Discharge Management Plan: Guidesheet II has been modified to include additional information. Those facilities and/or consultants developing a management plan for a rapid infiltration system should refer to the additional information on page K-3 in the K Appendix: Example DMP for Rapid Infiltration System.
- Part 22 Guidesheet III Wastewater Characterization
- Part 22 Guidesheet IV Lagoons
- Part 22 Guidesheet V Toxicity
- Part 22 Guidesheet VI O&M Manual
- Part 22 Guidesheet VII Design of Land Treatment Systems Utilized at Wineries
Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Information
General Information
- Unit Conversion for Groundwater Discharge Reporting
- Groundwater Discharge - Reporting Results Below Quantification
Annual DMR for 2211(a) and 2215-1 Permits
- How to Submit a Groundwater Annual DMR in MiEnviro
- 2022 Annual Flow Worksheet
- 2023 Annual Flow Worksheet
- 2024 Annual Flow Worksheet
Permit-Required Observation Forms
- Groundwater Discharge Permit Rapid Infiltration Observation Form
- Groundwater Discharge Permit Drain Field Observation Form
- Groundwater Discharge Permit Daily Irrigation Observation Form
- Groundwater Discharge Permit Lagoon(s) Weekly Observation Form