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.

Information

Permits and Fees

Guidance on Specific Types of Wastewater and Treatment Systems

pdf pdf Carpet Cleaning
pdf pdf Wastewater from Drinking Water Treatment Facilities
pdf pdf Land Treatment of Wastewater
pdf pdf Mobile Power Washing
pdf pdf Sump Pump Discharges
EPA Septic Systems
High-Strength Wastewater
Nitrification and Denitrification Resources
Disposal of residential wastewater such as swimming pool water

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

Contact Us

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