Water Well Policies in Michigan
The safety and correct operation of water wells in the state of Michigan are covered by statewide regulations and local health departments that produce and administer their own standards for water wells.
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Law
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The first statewide legislation in Michigan to cover the construction and operation of water wells was introduced in 1967 as part of the Michigan Public Health Code. As of 2010, the location and specifications for the construction of water wells is covered by the Water Well & Pump Installation Code.
Local
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To ensure the safety and reliability of water wells local health departments in Michigan have the responsibility of issuing permits, investigating water well quality complaints and investigating sites of water contamination. The water well codes issued by local health departments use state regulations as a minimum standard, but they can create more stringent standards for water well operation.
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Programs
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Michigan's water well policies include the administering of certain programs, including a program to cover and plug all of Michigan's abandoned or unused water wells. Unplugged water wells can cause contamination of properly maintained wells, causing possible health problems for around half of Michigan's citizens who use well water for drinking water supplies.
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