Water Wells - Property Owner
Environmental Health Services is committed to ensuring a safe and sustainable water supply for the residents of Kendall County. The potable water supply program serves as the foundation of this effort. As part of this program, staff perform plan reviews, issue permits, and conduct inspections for the construction or repair of water wells, and for the capping or sealing of water wells. Additionally, staff perform investigations of drinking water-related issues and illness.
New Wells and Existing Wells in Use - The Well Permit Packet:
Site evaluations - for building department related projects
Private Water Supply Fact Sheets
Existing, Unused Wells
Water wells that no longer are used or fall into disrepair threaten the safety of our groundwater resources. Abandoned wells provide a direct conduit for contaminants to enter the water supply. Please click here to learn more about how to seal a well properly.
Other Helpful Links
Northern Illinois Public Health Consortium
Water well owner's handbook - a consumer's guide to water wells
Illinois Department of Public Health
- Nitrates in drinking water
- Iron in drinking water
- Commonly found substances in drinking water
- Drilled water wells
- Maximum levels for contaminants for public water supplies
- Testing private water wells
