Contractor Information
Well Management Program

Announcements and News

• Type IL Portland-Limestone Cement (PDF) Dated 5/5/2022
• Well Management Section Updates (PDF) Dated 1/20/2022
• Submittal of Well Records and/or Reports (PDF) Dated 10/21/2021
• MDH-Presented Continuing Education for 2022 License Renewal (PDF) Dated 10/11/2021
• Use of Schedule 40 PVC Well Casing Memo (PDF) Dated 8/23/2021
• Process Change for Notification Verification Memo (PDF) Dated: 8/4/2021

New Forms for Immediate Use

Please use new forms effective immediately!

• Bored Geothermal Heat Exchanger (BGHE) Construction Permit Application (PDF)
• Elevator Boring Permit Application (PDF)
• Environmental Well Construction Notification (PDF)
• Permit Application to Operate a Groundwater Thermal Exchange Device (GTED) (PDF)
• Variance Application (PDF)

Additional Address Information

• Addresses

Advisory Council

• Advisory Council on Wells and Borings

Approved Products and Materials

• Buried Pressure Tanks
• Drilling Fluid Additives and Bentonite Grouts
• Federal Law Regarding Lead in Pipes and Water System Components
• Pitless Adapters and Pitless Units
• Protective Manhole Covers for At-Grade Wells
• PVC Couplings and Fittings for Use With PVC Well Casing
• Well Cleaning Aids and Well Rehabilitation Aids

Buried Sewer Certification

• Buried Sewer Construction and Testing Certification

Continuing Education Programs

• Continuing Education Programs
  • Requirements for License Renewal
  • Online Training
  • Training Calendar
• Continuing Education Programs Held in Previous Years

Cost Share, Grants, and Low Interest Loans

• Grants and Loans for Home Water Treatment and Well Construction, Repair, and Sealing
• Well Sealing Financial Assistance

Environmental Wells and Temporary Borings

• Environmental Wells and Temporary Borings - Notifications and Maintenance Permits
• Identifying Environmental Wells/Temporary Borings and Determining Administrative Requirements (PDF)

Fees and Use of Credit Cards

• Credit Card Payment Information (PDF)
  • Fax to 877-434-9853, or
  • Mail to Minnesota Department of Health
    Well Management Section
    P.O. Box 64502
    St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0502
• Fees
• Additional Address Information

Icing Guidance

• Icing Guidance (PDF)

License Applications

• Elevator Boring Contractor
• Environmental Well Contractor
• Explorer Responsible Individual
• Limited Bored Geothermal Heat Exchanger Contractor
• Limited Dewatering Well Contractor
• Limited Pump, Pitless and Screen Contractor
• Limited Well Sealing Contractor
• Well Contractor (Full)

Newsletter

• Minnesota Well Management News

Permits, Registrations, and Variance Applications

• Bored Geothermal Heat Exchanger (BGHE) and Groundwater Thermal Exchange Device (GTED) Construction Permit Applications
• DNR Appropriation Permit - Preliminary Approval Required by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
• Drilling Machine and Hoist Registration
• Elevator Boring Permit Application
• Environmental Wells and Temporary Borings - Notifications and Maintenance Permits
• Variance Application

Rules Handbook

• Rules Handbook, A Guide to the Rules Relating to Wells and Borings, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4725

Special Construction Areas

• Flowing Well and Boring Special Construction Area
• Special Well and Boring Construction Areas

State Agency Information

• State Agencies and Groundwater Related Contacts

Tennessen Warning

• Tennessen Warning - Explanation of Rights

Water Well Information

• Visit Water Well Information for a complete listing of brochures and publications provided by the Well Management Program.

Questions?
Contact the MDH Well Management Section
651-201-4600 or 800-383-9808
health.wells@state.mn.us

Minnesota Department of Health