3. Water-Well Contamination

Persons suspecting bacteriological contamination of a water well should contact their county health department.

Persons suspecting chemical contamination should contact the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality.

For many wells, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water, Ground Water/ Wells can provide information on changes in water levels or productivity.


Runoff from farming operations, such as this dairy farm, can contaminate nearby water wells.