•   www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/wells/index.html
  •  State of Minnesota Department of Health.  Properly constructed and maintained water wells can provide many years of trouble-free service, but like any other mechanical devices, wells will eventually deteriorate or become damaged, and allow surface contaminants to enter the water.  Here are some recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that you can follow to assure that your private well water is safe.  This is the site that you can go to if you have questions regarding your private well water and/or recent test results.  On this site you can also find licensed well contractors, and MDH Well Management staff listings.  Information on disinfecting your well can be found here:  http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/wells/waterquality/disinfection.pdf

         MDH Duluth:  218-723-4642 or MDH Well Management Section, St. Paul:  800-383-9808

•    http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants/index.cfm
  •  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Ground Water & Drinking Water - Current drinking water standards.  Protecting human health and safeguarding the natural environment.  This site is a wealth of information for the residential and commercial consumer that lists common drinking water regulations, potential health effects and contaminants, and corrective action that may be necessary.

   

•    www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/es/science
  •  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau for Integrated Science Services . Educating the public on a wide variety of sciences and environmental issues.  The bureau also produces a wealth of publications that provide information to the public, rapidly transfer new knowledge to the field, and to make readily available the necessary knowledge for sound management decisions

   

•    http://www.health.state.mn.us/accreditation
  •  Environmental Laboratory Certification Program for the  State of Minnesota Department of Health.  The Minnesota Department of Health's Environmental Health Division is responsible for monitoring the drinking water for citizens of the state. Municipal water supplies are required by law to test the drinking water supply. The Well Management section recommends that homeowners test their private well water for a number of contaminants.  This website will advise you of laboratory certification requirements, and qualifications and lists laboratories that can do the analyses you require. 

•    www.setac.org
  •  The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) is a nonprofit, worldwide professional society comprised of individuals and institutions engaged in promoting the advancement and application of scientific research.  

•      www.midwestsetac.org
  •  The Midwest Chapter of SETAC addresses regional environmental topics. Join us at the Midwest SETAC Conference, March 23-24, 2011, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva WI.

   

•   www.acil.org
  •  American Council of Independent Laboratories is a trade association representing independent, commercial scientific and engineering firms.

    www.minnesotawaters.org

  • The mission of Minnesota Waters is to promote responsible stewardship of our water resources by engaging citizens, local and state policymakers, and other partners in the protection and restoration of Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.  Join us at the Minnesota Waters' 2011 Lakes & Rivers Conference, April 28 - April 29, 2011 St. Cloud River's Edge Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN.

    www.mrwa.com

  • Minnesota Rural Water Association Our Mission: "To provide the latest information, education, and technical assistance to protect our public waters and improve the quality of life in Minnesota."  Join us for the MRWA Technical Conference March 01 - March 03, 2011, St. Cloud River's Edge Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN.

  www.cswea.org

• Central States Water Environment Association Inc.  Their Mission:  To provide a Water Environment Federation (WEF) organization (Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin) offering multiple opportunities for the exchange of water quality knowledge and experiences among its members and the public and to foster a greater awareness of water quality achievements and challenges.  Join us May 16 - May 19, 2011, for the CSWEA Water Conference, Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park, MN.

   www.mwwa.org

• Minnesota Well Water Association Mission:  We promote, protect, and support the interests of the water well industry to provide Minnesotans with access to a safe and reliable water supply.

  www.npr.org

•  National Public Radio, Health & Science tab.  This is a great place to get updated on social issues, and national politics as they relate to the environment and the world around us with more links to Wisconsin www.wpr.org  and Minnesota Public Radio www.mpr.org