Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
SARA Title III establishes requirements regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals for federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as regulated facilities.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Well Viewer (WWV), is an interactive mapping system that displays water wells along with other information, such as wellhead protection areas, underground storage tanks, and sites of environmental contamination. Water well locations have been identified by address matching, the use of global positioning systems (GPS), and by legal descriptions.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
Anyone wishing to formally serve legal documents upon the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), or its officers or employees, may do so by the following methods.
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Lithium is a naturally occurring element that varies in concentration across the globe. Lithium has many uses including industrial use and pharmaceuticals. For industrial use, lithium plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are essential components in many electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles. As for pharmaceuticals, lithium carbonate is used as a mood stabilizer, particularly for those with BPD or bipolar disorder.
In recent years, there has been growing interest and research into the potential health effects of lithium at different concentrations in drinking water. Some studies suggest that lithium, in low concentrations, can contribute to mood stabilization and lower incidents of mental health issues. On the other hand, high concentrations of lithium can lead to issues like kidney and thyroid damage, developmental and reproductive effects, and other negative health impacts. Because of its varying affects, lithium in drinking water is a topic of ongoing research.
Lithium concentrations are generally very low and below levels considered harmful to human health across the state of Michigan. In areas where lithium is mined and extracted, such as parts of South America, higher concentrations are found. This is not a concern for the state of Michigan but due to its natural occurrence, it is always wise to test your water!
Lithium is on the EPAs UCMR5 list to better inform research and determine the possibility and type of health affects to humans from consumption through water. “The EPA has not established a non-regulatory drinking water Health Advisory or any regulatory standard for lithium in public drinking water supplies.” -EPA (Technical Fact Sheet: Lithium in Drinking Water)
Reduce household hazardous waste in your home.
If you have a concern about your drinking water, find more information or report a concern via the Office of the Clean Water Public Advocate’s Drinking Water Concern System.
Emerging Contaminants Unit
Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division
P.O. Box 30473
Lansing, MI 48909-7973
