Rural Communities & Private Well Owners

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Like many other household appliances, owning a private drinking well on your property requires regular maintenance and care. Though government standards regulate public water suppliers, a homeowner with a private well is responsible for their water and the upkeep of the infrastructure that goes along with it. This means keeping up with regular maintenance of your drinking well components and monitoring your water quality. Check out this video to learn more about how wells work, and navigate the links below for helpful information and assistance in maintaining your well year-round.

• Wellhead Protection Viewer
• Michigan Well Records System: Wellogic
• EGLE Drinking Water Concern System
• Be Well Informed Tool: Understanding Your Water Testing Results
• Locating Existing Water, Gas, or Oil Wells
• NGWA Well Owners Guide
• Water Systems Council – Well Diagram
• EGLE Well Construction Contractors Directory
• Well Financing
• CDC Drinking Water – Private Wells
• Private Rural Water Supplies
• Water Research Center – Private Well Owner Online Water Quality & Drinking Water Problems
• NebGuide Drinking Water – Testing for Quality
• EGLE Drinking Water Testing
• EGLE Abandoned Well FAQ
• Michigan Abandoned Water Well Plugging Manual

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Caring for Your Septic System

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Septic systems are an important part of your household water system and require specific maintenance and consideration. Ensuring your septic system is well-maintained allows the used or soiled water from your home to be filtered and returned to its original groundwater source, maintaining the quality of drinking water for the entire community. Follow the links below for quick tips, county-specific guidance, and helpful maintenance information on homeowner septic systems.

• Clinton County – Mid Michigan DHD Well and Septic
• Eaton County DHHS Environmental Health
• Ingham County DHHS Well and Septic
• Rural Septic System Checklist
• Septic Care

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Urban Communities: Find Your Local Provider

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Major Public Water Providers

• Lansing Board of Water and Light
• East Lansing Meridian Township Water and Sewer Authority
• Michigan State University Infrastucture Planning & Facilities
• West Side Water

Public Water Recommendations & Information

• EGLE Drinking Water Concern System
• CDC Public Water Systems
• CDC Community Water Treatment
• Understanding Your Water Quality Report

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Public Officials & Community Leaders

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The following resources offer specific information regarding several groundwater-related topics that may be relevant for local leaders and policymakers to consider when making choices or recommendations for their communities. Contact us with any questions, concerns, or inquires about additional topics that may be of interest to our regional municipalities.

• Ingham County Groundwater Survey
• Managing Water for Health in a Changing Climate
• Freshwater Future Test and Response Kit
• Michigan PFAS Action Response Team
• MPART Sampling Guidance
• After the Flood – Private Drinking Water
• Preparing Your Well for the Next Flood

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Community Members

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Clean Sweep Program: Old Pesticides and Herbicides Drop-Off

What is an Abandoned Well?

Cleaning Your Aerators

Department of Health & Human Services Resources

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