Environmental Health Services
Water Quality Management
Aquifer Protection and Groundwater Mapping
The Department performs cross-connection surveys at public (non-community)
water well systems, provides initial response to oil or chemical spills, and
distributes informational brochures.
The Groundwater Mapping Project, funded under a Mott Foundation
grant, built a
computer data base from existing hydro
geological information, mapped the major
aquifer systems throughout the county, and conducted extensive metal and
chemical sampling of county aquifers to establish background levels of water quality.
The data base is updated on an ongoing basis at the University of Michigan-Flint.
For more information, call (810) 257-3603.
Click on the link to read a message from
the Health Officer concerning Richfield
Landfill.
Health Officer's Comments Regarding
Contaminated Aquafier by Richfield Landfill
Map of Richfield Landfill, Affected Area of
Mt Morris Road
Private Wells
This program provides surveillance over water
supplies to assure sufficient quantity, acceptable quality, and prevention of
waterborne disease. Staff inspect well sites, consult with well drilling
contractors and pump installers to insure proper construction, issue permits,
collect samples and maintain records of new wells. The Division responds to
contamination problems and promotes safeguards through public education. The
program includes services for both residential and non-community public on-site
water supplies, such as those of restaurants, businesses, schools and religious
institutions. Approximately 4,000 activities are performed annually.
For more information, call (810) 257-3603.
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