Tools and resources
- Protecting your well during drought
- Learn about reasons a well could spot producing water, and ways to conserve water from this UMN Extension blog post.
- Test your well water after flooding
- It is important to inspect your well and get your drinking water tested at a certified laboratory after heavy rains or flooding. Proper well construction can help keep outside water, debris, and rodents from getting into your drinking water source, but sometimes small issues can go unnoticed.
- Lead in Minnesota water (PDF)
- A report written by the Minnesota Department of Health with the Water Resources Center to determine the scope of the lead problem in Minnesota's drinking water and the cost to eliminate lead exposure in drinking water by replacing lead service lines.
Training
- The Water Resources Center is developing a new Private Well Education Program to empower Minnesota residents who rely on private wells for household drinking water. This initiative combines education, community engagement, and hands-on support. A free, self-paced online course will help users understand groundwater basics, testing, and how to keep their water safe. A companion course for local government staff will support well management efforts statewide.
- The MN-WELL Water Steward pilot, launched in partnership with Freshwater, offers specialized training for community volunteers to support private well users through education and outreach.
- Starting in 2026, drinking water testing clinics will offer hands-on support to help Minnesotans interpret drinking water testing results and protect their health.