A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies. Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records. Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request. Please note that many records are available that do not require a formal FOIA request.
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The Drinking Water Management Plan (DWMP) for schools and child care centers is due to be completed by January 24, 2025. The completed DWMP does not have to be submitted to EGLE. The DWMP must be available on request to any one who would like to see it including parents, guardians, staff, members of the public, EGLE, etc.
To protect Michigan children from exposure to lead in drinking water, the Clean Drinking Water Access Act, 2023 PA 154, and amendments to the Child Care Organizations Act, 1973 PA 116, collectively also known as Filter First, were signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer with an effective date of October 24, 2023. These laws require schools and child care centers in Michigan to develop a Drinking Water Management Plan (DWMP), install lead reducing filters on all consumptive fixtures, and test filtered water. Until exhausted, funding will be available for a one-time acquisition/installation of filtered bottle fill water coolers, point of use faucet filters, and certain maintenance and sampling costs.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) have provided a DWMP template, guidance for filters, and training for schools and child care centers.
EGLE and MiLEAP look forward to working with schools, child care centers, and their representatives to ensure the success of the Filter First program and the health and wellbeing of children. If your school or child care center is a regulated Type II (noncommunity) water supply, you will also be working with your local health department to ensure Type II requirements are met.
Facilities may begin planning and developing a plumbing inventory.
The Michigan state legislature appropriated $50 million in federal funding to reimburse districts, nonpublic schools, and licensed child care centers for the 1-time acquisition/installation of filtered bottle-filling stations, tap-mounted water filters, water filter pitchers, or universal cartridge water filters featuring molded collars for the purpose of filtering organic and synthetic materials and chemicals from drinking water in locations of need. Grant awards will be based on priority scoring.
Specific Filter First requirements are provided in the guidance materials.
Filter First Drinking Water Management (recorded 1/15/2025, 58 min) - EGLE conducted this webinar to discuss the drinking water management plan requirements and provide other Filter First updates.
Preparing to Meet School and Child Care Center Filter First Requirements (recorded 4/11/2024, 1 hr 26 min) - EGLE conducted this first webinar to roll out the new law requirements. This is the first of many webinars and training opportunities to come.
