A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
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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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) certifies Industrial/Commercial Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators under Part 31 of the NREPA, P.A. 451, as amended.
Application deadline: January 13, 2026
We will accept applications for the February 12, 2026 exam between November 3, 2025 and January 13, 2026.
Exam application and instructions
Please submit your application as soon as possible within the application timeline. The earlier you submit your application, the more likely it is that staff can provide adequate feedback if you are missing information.
An incomplete application may be denied at any point during the application cycle; however, it is much more likely for staff to review and retrieve missing information to complete your application the earlier you apply.
If you cannot download this material, we will mail it to you. Send your name and address to EGLE-WRD-OpCert@Michigan.gov.
These industrial/commercial wastewater certification examinations are offered twice a year in spring and fall. Operators may find the examination guide and the list of sources of reference material helpful in preparing for the certification exams.
Industrial/commercial certification is valid for 5 years from the year it is issued. In the year that your certification expires on July 1, you may apply for certification renewal beginning in January of that year.
Start: February 12, 2026 8:00 AM
End: February 12, 2026 5:00 PM
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) certifies Industrial/Commercial Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators under Part 31 of the NREPA, P.A. 451, as amended.
Application deadline: January 13, 2026
We will accept applications for the February 12, 2026 exam between November 3, 2025 and January 13, 2026.
Exam application and instructions
Please submit your application as soon as possible within the application timeline. The earlier you submit your application, the more likely it is that staff can provide adequate feedback if you are missing information.
An incomplete application may be denied at any point during the application cycle; however, it is much more likely for staff to review and retrieve missing information to complete your application the earlier you apply.
If you cannot download this material, we will mail it to you. Send your name and address to EGLE-WRD-OpCert@Michigan.gov.
These industrial/commercial wastewater certification examinations are offered twice a year in spring and fall. Operators may find the examination guide and the list of sources of reference material helpful in preparing for the certification exams.
Industrial/commercial certification is valid for 5 years from the year it is issued. In the year that your certification expires on July 1, you may apply for certification renewal beginning in January of that year.
Additional training materials
