Marshall County Health Department: Well Permitting

Rules/Ordinances – State of Indiana Regulations

Water Well Drillers & Water Well Pump Installers

Marshall County Ordinances:

Permit Applications:

Before purchasing a property, you should be sure that both a well and septic system can be installed & maintained on the property. If these steps are not taken, any investment in the property may be lost. Each site is unique and systems on surrounding parcels are not a guide to what is possible on your lot, in your soil, or allowed by current codes. For vacant ground, you may want to be a check on zoning to be sure there are not any restrictions on the lot (phone: 574 935-8540).

Steps to obtain a Well Permit:

Residential Well Permit

New Well Permits are issued for a new well, whereas a repair permit is issued for any repairs or other maintenance to an existing well.

Registered Contractor Lists:

All well drillers need to be IDNR licensed & registered as a contractor in Marshall County in order to install & maintain wells. Registration is based on the calendar year.

Permit Application:

All Marshall County well permits require the homeowner to submit a completed application before the permit can be issued. This application must be submitted along with the proposed well design and the relevant fee.

Resources Pertaining to Wells: