Registered Drillers

Annual list of registered well drillers (July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009). In Massachusetts, only registered drillers can drill wells.
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Enabling Legislation

Legislation transferring the Well Drillers Program from the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) to MassDEP.
Governor's Office Web site

Proposed Regulation 310 CMR 46.00: Registration of Well Drillers and Filing of Well Completion Reports 

Effective October 1, 2009, the Well Drillers Program was transferred from DCR to MassDEP. A new regulation, 310 CMR 46.00, is proposed to supersede 313 CMR 3.00, which governed program operations within DCR. 

Proposed Regulation
Web page

Public Hearing Notice
Web page

Online Reporting - MassGIS

MassGIS data entry application for filing well reports.
MassGIS Web site

Geothermal Information

Information for drillers installing ground source heat pump wells, including underground injection control requirements.
Web page

Private Wells

Guidance and resources for private wells in Massachusetts.
Web page

Boards of Health

Addresses and phone numbers for Massachusetts Boards of Health.
Web page

Advisory Committee Meetings

Meeting agendas and minutes.
Web page

American Ground Water Trust

Resources for ground water management.
AGWT Web site

National Ground Water Association

The National Ground Water Association provides guidance to water professionals, government, and the public on management and protection of ground water resources.
NGWA Web site

US EPA Office of Water & Drinking Water

US EPA's program for safe drinking water and ground water.
US EPA Web site

US EPA Private Well Owners

EPA-New England's resource page for private well owners.
EPA-NE Web site

American Water Works Association

The American Water Works Association website provides professional, technical, and educational resources for water professionals.
AWWA Web site