Private Water Supply (Well) Permit
Required permit for installation of on-site water supply (well) systems. Permit fee must be paid at time of application. Application is available below or at each county office. For more information call the following:
Branch County: 517-279-9561 ext. 106
Hillsdale County: 517-437-7395 ext. 311
St. Joseph County: 269-273-2161 ext. 233
NEW! Online Portal
To submit application and pay online with credit card.
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Residential Well/Septic Permit
To print out application and mail in with a check or money order.
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Commercial/Multi-Family Well/Septic Permit
To print out application and mail in with a check or money order.
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Fee Schedule
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Be Well Informed tool
This tool is a resource for private well owners to help them understand their water well sample results. Well owners input the results from their laboratory report and the concentration is compared to Michigan drinking water criteria. Links to compound specific information about potential risks and typical treatment methods is included if available.
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Well Water Testing
Most wells get checked when they are first built; however, water wells should be checked more frequently as water quality may change over time. This testing can determine if there have been any water quality changes to your well that could be harmful to those who drink and use that well water.
If you have a private well and you want to know if your water is safe to drink, here is what you can do:
What can I have my water tested for? How do I collect my sample and fill out the forms?
Well Water Testing and Interpreting Your Results
Don’t worry if you are not sure what the laboratory results mean – Your Local Health Department office will help you understand the results and will guide you on next steps, if necessary.