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Water well construction

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Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Water well construction

Our mission is to protect the health of Michigan's citizens who rely on water wells as their drinking water source through implementation of the Michigan Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Code (Part 127, Act 368, PA 1978 and Administrative Rules). Protection of public health, ground water resources, and aquifers is accomplished by assuring that water wells are constructed, operated, and decommissioned in a technically sound manner.

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    Subscribers will be updated on items of general interest related to water well drilling and pump installation and Part 127 Water Well Construction Code. Included will be contractor registration renewal updates and upcoming registration exams, using Wellogic, frequently asked questions, and communication tools for collaboration.

  • Contractor registration

  • Directory of registered contractors

  • Guidance materials

  • Approved water well equipment

  • Director's Water Well Advisory Committee

Contact us

For questions, contact the appropriate EGLE staff member.

Resources

  • American Ground Water Trust

  • American Water Works Association (AWWA)

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • Michigan Environmental Health Association (MEHA)

  • Michigan Ground Water Association (MGWA)

  • Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA)

  • National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

  • Water Systems Council

  • WellOwner.org

  • Water Quality Association (WQA)