Wellhead Protection Program

To protect our groundwater, which is the sole source of drinking water in the Greater Lansing area, MSU has developed a Wellhead Protection Program. This site will help you to learn about groundwater, what we are doing to protect it, how you can help, and more.

Table of Contents

• Purpose
• Frequently Asked Questions
• History
  • Historical Overview
  • Federal Laws
  • State Laws
  • Elements of Michigan Wellhead Protection Program
• MSU Wellhead Protection Program
  • Background Information
  • MSU Plan
    • Element 1 - Roles and Responsibilities
    • Element 2 - Delineation
    • Element 3 - Contaminant Source Inventory
    • Element 4 - Management Strategies
    • Element 5 - Contingency Plans
    • Element 6 - New Wells
    • Element 7 - Public Education and Participation
• Glossary
• Acronyms

Resources

• References

  Michigan State University

  • Infrastructure Planning and Facilities
  • MSU-WATER
  • Institute of Water Research (IWR)
  • Extension

  
  Michigan

  • Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • Water Stewardship Program
  • Groundwater Association

  
  National

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • The Groundwater Foundation
  • American Water Works Association
  • American Water Resources Association
    
    
• Contacts

  For questions or more information regarding the MSU's Wellhead Protection Program, please contact:

  • Mike Tracy, Water Systems Engineer,
    MSU IPF Power and Water Department
    mtracy@ipf.msu.edu
  • Ruth Kline-Robach, Outreach Specialist,
    Institute of Water Research, kliner@msu.edu
• Training

  MSU employees can complete MSU's Wellhead Protection Training program via the link below (MSU login required).

  WHPP Training Program