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Wellhead Protection Program
The purpose of the Wellhead Protection program is to identify the Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA), which is the area of the surface and subsurface that is expected to contribute groundwater to the Municipal supply wells in the next 10 years.
Groundwater is the source of drinking water for everyone in Montcalm County. Groundwater is located beneath the ground surface in the spaces between sand and gravel particles. Groundwater is preferred over surface water in this area since it is relatively abundant, easy to extract, and generally lacks harmful bacteria. However, groundwater can also be vulnerable to contamination if any spills, leaks or dumping of harmful substances occur at or beneath the ground surface.
The Village has a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) approved Wellhead Protection Program (WHPP).
For more information about this program, go to https://www.michigan.gov/egle