Well Filling and Sealing

Abandoned or unused wells pose a great threat to the safety and quality of groundwater drinking water supplies. An unused well provides a direct path for contaminants and pollutants to the underground aquifers that supply working wells.

It is important to know why your community has a municipal well filling and sealing ordinance and if you are a well owner, how to properly fill and seal a well.

Topics

• Most Frequently Asked Questions about municipal well filling and sealing ordinances and private well filling and sealing
• Well Filling and Sealing Form
• Well Filling and Sealing Brochure - As of June 1, 2008, only licensed well drillers and pump installers can fill and seal wells under Wisconsin Law. This brochure is out of date and will be corrected upon re-printing.
• Search for completed Well Filling and Sealing Reports
• State funds for replacing contaminated private wells
• Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 812
• Grants available for well abandonment

For more information, contact:
Tom Riewe, Private Water Section
(608)266-8697
email:Thomas.Riewe@wisconsin.gov