Learn more about wells and the water you drink

• The Private Well Class: Free online training for homeowners with water wells – Learn about wells, water quality and well care.
• Drinking Water Contaminant Human Health Effects Information – Insight from the EPA on drinking water contaminants, health impacts and additional resources.
• Illinois State Water Survey Website
• Illinois State Geological Survey Website

• Driven Wells – Information on the proper location and construction of water wells.
• Private Water Systems Program – Illinois Department of Public Health
• What You Need to Know About Private Drinking Water Wells -- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
• Private Drinking Water Wells -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Groundwater and the Rural Homeowner -- U.S. Geological Survey