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Delegated Well Programs
Well Regulation by Local Government
Since 1987, the Commissioner of Health has had the authority to delegate specific responsibilities for the regulation of water wells, environmental wells and/or dewatering wells to local boards of health (Minnesota Statutes, section 103I.111). Currently, ten boards of health (covering eight counties and two cities) have responsibility for wells within their jurisdictions. These delegated programs provide local permitting and inspection of well construction and sealing. Delegated programs may charge fees that are different from state fees and may have more stringent requirements for construction and sealing.
| City or County | Regulation Programs | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bloomington | Water, Environmental, and Dewatering Well Programs | 952-563-8934 |
| City of Minneapolis | Water and Environmental Well Programs | 612-673-3000 |
| Blue Earth County | Water Well Program | 507-304-4251 |
| Dakota County | Water, Environmental, and Dewatering Well Programs | 952-891-7000 |
| GoodhueCounty | Water Well Program | 651-385-6130 |
| LeSueur County | Water Well Program | 507-357-8231 |
| Olmsted County | Water, Environmental, and Dewatering Well Programs | 507-328-7100 |
| Wabasha County | Water Well Program | 651-565-5200 |
| Waseca County | Water Well Program | 507-835-0655 |
| Winona County | Water, Environmental, and Dewatering Well Programs | 507-457-6402 |
Questions
Well Management Section
651-201-4600 or 800-383-9808
health.wells@state.mn.us
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Last Updated: 03/12/2025