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,What is the purpose of the To provide an understanding of water well
Michigan Water Well Manual? construction practices and the regulation of
water supplies in Michigan.
Which division oversees the Drinking Water and Environmental Health
Michigan Water Well Manual? Division.
When did the first well code in February 14, 1967.
Michigan become effective?
What act authorized the Michigan Ground Water Quality Control Act (GWQCA),
Water Well Construction and Pump 1965 PA 294.
Installation Code?
What are the minimum Specifications for the location and construction
specifications established by the of water wells and associated pumping
Well Construction Code? equipment.
What does the Well Construction Materials and methods for completing water
Code regulate? wells, installing pumps, pressure tanks, piping,
valves, and controls.
,What is the role of local health LHDs have review jurisdiction for Type II and
departments (LHDs) in Michigan's Type III public water wells, private water wells,
water well regulation? and other types of water wells.
What is the Safe Drinking Water An act that regulates public water supplies in
Act? Michigan, based on the federal Safe Drinking
Water Act.
What types of public water Community water supplies, apartment
supplies are regulated under the complexes, schools, restaurants, campgrounds,
Safe Drinking Water Act? parks, and retail stores.
What is a Type I public water A community supply that provides year-round
supply? service to 15 or more living units or 25 or more
residents.
What distinguishes a Type II public It is a noncommunity transient system serving 25
water supply? individuals or 15 service connections for at least
60 days per year.
What is the classification of a Type A system that is not classified as Type I or Type
III public water supply? II, serving less than 25 individuals or open less
than 60 days per year.
, What is the significance of the Well It provides detailed regulations and standards
Construction Code Booklet? for water well construction and can be ordered
from the Michigan Department of Environment.
What are the responsibilities of the To oversee contractor registration and ensure
Well Drilling Advisory Board? compliance with the Well Construction Code.
What is the role of the Michigan EGLE regulates Type I public water supplies and
Department of Environment, Great oversees the implementation of the Safe
Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)? Drinking Water Act.
What are some examples of public Municipalities, subdivisions, apartments, nursing
water supplies? homes, and bottled water sources.
What is the purpose of the Ground To establish administrative rules for well
Water Quality Control Rules? construction and water quality management.
What is the importance of isolation They ensure the safety and quality of water
distances in well construction? supplies by minimizing contamination risks.
What are the minimum They must meet the standards set forth in the
qualifications for water well drilling Well Construction Code.
contractors in Michigan?
CONSTRUCTION, PERMITTING AND
HYDROGEOLOGY STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,What is the purpose of the To provide an understanding of water well
Michigan Water Well Manual? construction practices and the regulation of
water supplies in Michigan.
Which division oversees the Drinking Water and Environmental Health
Michigan Water Well Manual? Division.
When did the first well code in February 14, 1967.
Michigan become effective?
What act authorized the Michigan Ground Water Quality Control Act (GWQCA),
Water Well Construction and Pump 1965 PA 294.
Installation Code?
What are the minimum Specifications for the location and construction
specifications established by the of water wells and associated pumping
Well Construction Code? equipment.
What does the Well Construction Materials and methods for completing water
Code regulate? wells, installing pumps, pressure tanks, piping,
valves, and controls.
,What is the role of local health LHDs have review jurisdiction for Type II and
departments (LHDs) in Michigan's Type III public water wells, private water wells,
water well regulation? and other types of water wells.
What is the Safe Drinking Water An act that regulates public water supplies in
Act? Michigan, based on the federal Safe Drinking
Water Act.
What types of public water Community water supplies, apartment
supplies are regulated under the complexes, schools, restaurants, campgrounds,
Safe Drinking Water Act? parks, and retail stores.
What is a Type I public water A community supply that provides year-round
supply? service to 15 or more living units or 25 or more
residents.
What distinguishes a Type II public It is a noncommunity transient system serving 25
water supply? individuals or 15 service connections for at least
60 days per year.
What is the classification of a Type A system that is not classified as Type I or Type
III public water supply? II, serving less than 25 individuals or open less
than 60 days per year.
, What is the significance of the Well It provides detailed regulations and standards
Construction Code Booklet? for water well construction and can be ordered
from the Michigan Department of Environment.
What are the responsibilities of the To oversee contractor registration and ensure
Well Drilling Advisory Board? compliance with the Well Construction Code.
What is the role of the Michigan EGLE regulates Type I public water supplies and
Department of Environment, Great oversees the implementation of the Safe
Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)? Drinking Water Act.
What are some examples of public Municipalities, subdivisions, apartments, nursing
water supplies? homes, and bottled water sources.
What is the purpose of the Ground To establish administrative rules for well
Water Quality Control Rules? construction and water quality management.
What is the importance of isolation They ensure the safety and quality of water
distances in well construction? supplies by minimizing contamination risks.
What are the minimum They must meet the standards set forth in the
qualifications for water well drilling Well Construction Code.
contractors in Michigan?
