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How to Locate Abandoned Wells
Hydrologic Cycle
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Plugging Wells When Community Water Lines are Extended 
State of Michigan Resources for Water Wells & Potential Sources of Contamination  
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The following websites are recommended for obtaining fact sheets on various water well and groundwater topics.
 
  • American Ground Water Trust
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  • NGWA
  • Water Systems Council
  • wellowner.org

 

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