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
- 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
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References
Michigan State University
Michigan- Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- Water Stewardship Program
- Groundwater Association
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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
- Mike Tracy, Water Systems Engineer,
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Training
MSU employees can complete MSU's Wellhead Protection Training program via the link below (MSU login required).