Learn More About Groundwater

Visit the following websites for a deeper dive into the importance of groundwater, or check out our educational resources section for activities (and printable fact sheets) designed to educate groundwater guardians of all ages!

Well & Septic

Maintenance

Because drinking wells are a direct link to our groundwater, it’s important to keep in mind what materials and objects we bring into close proximity to them. Many common and necessary household chemicals can impact the safety of your well water, and it’s especially important to consider the location of your septic system if you have one.

Refer to this helpful well-siting diagram based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations and check out our resources section for more information!

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WATER QUALITY TESTING

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WATER QUALITY TESTING

WELL INSPECTION

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WELL INSPECTION

SEPTIC SYSTEM

INSPECTION

This is a great place to tell your story and give people more insight into who you are, what you do, and why it’s all about you.

SEPTIC SYSTEM

INSPECTION

SEPTIC SYSTEM

PUMPING

This is a great place to tell your story and give people more insight into who you are, what you do, and why it’s all about you.

SEPTIC SYSTEM

PUMPING

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Learn More About Groundwater

Groundwater

Management

Board

Learn More About Groundwater

Well & Septic Maintenance

Well & Septic

Maintenance

Refer to this helpful well-siting diagram based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations and check out our resources section for more information!

WATER QUALITY TESTING

Test your water quality once every spring!

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WELL INSPECTION

Have your well inspected annually!

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SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION

Inspect your septic system every 3 years!

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Have your septic tank pumped every 3-5 years!

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SEPTIC SYSTEM

PUMPING

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Planning Areas

Pavement Condition Safety & Operations Non-Motorized (Bicycle & Pedestrian Paths) Traffic Congestion Public Transit Freight (Movement of Goods) Regional Travel Passenger Air Passenger Rail Bus Services Air Quality (Conformity) Performance Measures Short-Range Planning (TIP) Long-Range Planning (MTP)
Quick Links & Resources

Tri-County RPC Transportation Planning Projects Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Capital Area Regional Transportation Study (CARTS) Michigan Transportation Planning Association Transportation Data & Maps Michigan Traffic Crash Facts Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) Michigan Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration Intelligent Transportation Society of America National Association of Regional Councils Interactive Road Construction Tool

Rural & Private Well Owner Resources

Caring for Your Septic System

Urban Water: Find Your Provider

Resources for Public Officials

Resources for Community Members

Educational Resources

Educational Resources

Educating residents, community leaders, and future groundwater guardians means that we can ALL enjoy clean drinking water for years to come. Check out these resources for fun and engaging activities, lesson plans, and fact sheets.

The Groundwater Management Board has a wide variety of display items and outreach materials for communities to use for community events or everyday use. Please fill out a GMB Branded Materials Sign Out Sheet and email it to migroundwater@mitcrpc.org.