Approximately 70 percent of all Minnesotans rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water, and one million Minnesotans rely on private wells. Wells and borings used for drinking water, irrigation, industry, groundwater monitoring, heat pumps, hydraulic elevators, and other purposes must be properly constructed, maintained, and sealed (filled with an impervious material) when removed from service, to protect both public health and our invaluable groundwater resources.
Well information is monitored by the
Minnesota Department of Health in the
Well Management Section Central Office.
To find your Unique Well ID, access the
Well Index from the Dept. of Health and search for your address. It helps to select Hybrid under Base Maps to see the aerial view.
Get a copy of the
Well Owner's Handbook.
Read up on
Where Your Drinking Water Comes From.
Get answers to questions on
How to Find a Well and
Sealing Unused Wells.
The
Know The Flow website is a water resources management initiative to provide public information and coordination among Anoka County agencies, communities, and water management organizations.