Wellhead Protection Program

Because residents in the City of Wayland rely on groundwater as their drinking water source, a voluntary Wellhead Protection Program (WHPP) was developed.  The goal of a WHPP is to protect the City’s drinking water from contamination.  The City established a team of people to oversee the program. 

First, Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPAs) were established for the City’s municipal wells.  At the edge of this area, it would take ten years for contamination to reach the City’s municipal wells.  Because activities within these two areas could have an impact on the safety of your drinking water, these are the areas that need to be protected.  Potential and existing sources of contamination were identified and mapped within the WHPAs.  Public education and management activities were also implemented to educate the public about the importance of groundwater protection.

For more information, contact the City at: 103 South Main Street, Wayland, MI  49348. 269-792-0686.

Wellhead Protection Program Brochure

Wellhead Protection and Administration Procedures

Wellhead Protection Program Placemat

 

PROTECT YOUR DRINKING WATER

  • Properly plug abandoned wells on your property.
  • Be aware of dangerous household hazardous chemicals and never dump them directly on the ground.
  • Consider alternatives to household products that contain hazardous chemicals.
  • Participate in a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day.  For information about dates, contact the City of Wayland.
  • Recycle used motor oil, brake and transmission fluid.  Many service stations will accept used oil.
  • Pick up and dispose of animal waste.
  • Follow instructions and soil test recommendations when using pesticides and fertilizers.  Over-application is harmful.
  • If you have a private well, test your water annually.
  • If you have a septic system, have it checked every other year to ensure that it is functioning properly.  Septic systems should be pumped every 3 years.
  • Get involved in the Wayland Wellhead Protection Program.
  • Inform the City of Wayland of potential sources of contamination.