Water Wells
Potable Water Program
The potable water program focuses on reducing the risk of transmission and contraction of waterborne diseases. The program emphasizes protecting water quality of community, non-community and private wells. Services provided include:
- Issuance of water well construction permits
- Well water sample analysis
- Monitoring of non-community water
Water Well Permit/Sealing Application
Closed Loop Well Application
Codes and Ordinances
Knox County Potable Water Well and Closed Loop Well Ordinance
IL Water Well Construction Code
IL Water Well Pump Installation Code
Additional Information and Education
Water Well and Septic Brochure
Water Well Disinfection Procedures
Learn about groundwater and private wells (online learning) Water Well and Septic Brochure
Water Well Disinfection Procedures
