MGSP Programs

Abandoned wells are wells that are no longer in use or are in such disrepair that groundwater can no longer be obtained from them. The objective of abandoned well closure is to reduce the risk of contaminants moving down an abandoned well and contaminating groundwater supplies.

Abandoned wells provide a direct route for contaminants to reach you drinking water. Ones which are open on the surface can allow surface runoff and any contaminant that the runoff contains to bypass the natural filtration of the soil and enter groundwater supplies.

Abandoned wells can be closed by the landowner or a licensed well driller. Properly closing abandoned wells is essential to reduce groundwater contamination risks.

Cost Share
Costs for closing abandoned wells range from $50-$500. Farmers may qualify for technical assistance and cost-share through the Michigan Groundwater Stewerdship Program.

Clean Sweep is a voluntary program designed to dispose of unused and unwanted household hazourdous wastes (HHW) properly. Individuals can bring unwanted HHW to one of the Michigan's Clean Sweep sites for proper disposal at little or no cost to the landowner.

Storing unusable HHW represents an unnecessary risk to many, including firefighters, curious children, pets and the environment. Soil and groundwater can became contaminated, and you or future owners of the property may have an unnecessary problem to deal with.

Cleanup costs are expensive. Clean Sweep can help avoid liability, expense nad heartache. Call your nearest Clean Sweep coordinator to schedule a dropoff or find out with the next pick days will be.