Wells

Wells

About one-quarter of Wisconsin's population drinks water drawn from over 800,000 private wells. Wells are safe, dependable sources of water if sited wisely and built correctly. Unlike public water systems, the protection and maintenance of a private well is largely the responsibility of homeowners.

For private well owners

Information and resources you need to have your private water supply correctly built and adequately protected
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Test Your Private Well

While most private water wells in Wisconsin provide safe drinking water, some may become contaminated
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For well drillers & pump installers

Information and resources for well drillers, heat exchange drillers and pump installers
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Well Records Search

Look up your well construction report, including construction method, well and water depth, geology and yield
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Buying or selling a property with a private well

When you are buying or selling a property with a private well, you may be interested to know the condition of the well
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High Capacity Wells

A well that has the capacity to withdraw more than 100,000 gallons per day
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Well filling and sealing

Abandoned or unused wells pose a great threat to the safety and quality of groundwater drinking water supplies.
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What's wrong with my water?

Diagnose your water concerns based on the symptoms you notice about your drinking water
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Guidance for Public Comment

Current opportunities to comment on Drinking Water and Groundwater Program guidance
Guidance for Public Comment

Well driller viewer

A map view of certain setback, construction and approval information to assist well drillers
Well driller viewer

Labs certified to test for bacteria and other contaminants

Labs certified to test drinking water for bacteria and other contaminants
Labs certified to test for bacteria and other contaminants

Licensed drillers and pump installers

Lists of licensed Well and heat exchange contractors
Licensed drillers and pump installers

The quality of Wisconsin's drinking water

Safe, clean drinking water is what we expect when we turn on our faucets
The quality of Wisconsin's drinking water

Drinking Water, Wells and Groundwater Publications

Find publications listed by title or topic.
Drinking Water, Wells and Groundwater Publications

Well licenses and registration

Licensing application forms and educational resources for driller and pump installer professionals
Well licenses and registration