Drinking Water Wells
In areas where public water supply is not available, homeowners must install a well to pump groundwater to their home.
If you do not receive a water bill, chances are you have a private well.
Washtenaw County homeowners should feel confident that safe, adequate water can be obtained on their property. However, there are some areas in the County where water quality and quantity can be an issue. For more information, call the Environmental Health Division at 734-222-3800 or contact your area Sanitarian.
Homeowner Information
- Well and Septic Records - Look up a history of permits issued and inspections performed for properties in Washtenaw County
- How to find a Well Log (PDF) - A well log is a record of the installation of a well, including information on well depth, construction, and soil types
- Available drinking water tests and fees
Fact Sheets
- A Consumer’s Guide to Hiring a Well Contractor
- Arsenic in Well Water
- Cleaning Your Faucet Aerators
- Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water
- Drinking Water Well Maintenance
- Elevated Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
- Flowing Wells
- Insects in Your Water Well
- Iron Bacteria in Wells
- Manganese in Wells
- Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water
- Protecting Your Private Water Supply in an Emergency
- Understanding your Drinking Water Sample Results
- Your New Water Well
- State of Michigan Resources for Water Wells & Potential Sources of Contamination
Resources
- Michigan Environmental Mapper - Online records of environmental contamination sites in Michigan
- Well Logs - Online map viewer and records of Michigan wells
- Drinking Water Information - Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
- Private Well Information - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Interactive Well Diagram - Interactive web page showing the components of drinking water wells
- 1,4-Dioxane Groundwater Contamination in Washtenaw County