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Michigan county well guide
Well Water in Schoolcraft County, MI: Testing, Contractors and Rules
About 1,600 households in Schoolcraft County, 49% of the county, rely on a private well. Nobody tests that water unless the owner does.
of households on a private well
Share on wells, county vs state
1licensed contractors serve the county
40+ mito a certified lab; mail-in kits recommended
Nostatewide test required when a home is sold
Most homes in Schoolcraft County are on a private well: about 1,600 households, 49% of the county. That makes Schoolcraft County one of the places in Michigan where the water department is the homeowner.
Local rules for wells in Schoolcraft County
Michigan’s well construction code applies in Schoolcraft County, which means a permit from the local health department, an inspection, and a bacteria sample before use. Selling a home with a well may trigger a county point-of-sale program; the health department can confirm.
At a glance
Water test for a new wellRequired
Michigan requires new wells to be tested at installation under the well construction code (Part 127 of the Public Health Code). Local health departments issue the permit and require the sample.
Water test when a home is soldNot required statewide
No statewide requirement, but several counties run time-of-sale or point-of-sale well and septic evaluation programs. Check the county page.
What the state recommends
EGLE recommends testing for coliform bacteria, nitrate and nitrite, fluoride, chloride, sulfate, sodium, hardness, and metals including arsenic, lead, iron, manganese, copper, uranium and others. Bacteria and nitrate yearly; a full chemistry panel every few years or when water changes.
Free or low-cost testingAvailable
Eight county health departments run their own onsite labs (Washtenaw, Oakland, Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft). Residents elsewhere can order a mail-in test through the EGLE Drinking Water Laboratory.
Getting your water tested near Schoolcraft County
1 certified lab within 40 miles serve Schoolcraft County, starting with LMAS Regional Laboratory in Newberry (about 40 miles from the county center). Each card below shows whether the lab takes homeowner samples and which tests it is certified for.
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Licensed well contractors serving Schoolcraft County
1 licensed contractor serve Schoolcraft County, including Kopecky Well Drilling Inc. Each profile carries the state license number and the date we checked it, and the filters below sort them by drilling, pump work or treatment.
1 licensed contractors
Well depth and water chemistry
What comes up with the water depends on the aquifer. A first full panel tells you which of them apply to your well.
Typical well depth
Varies by location. Check the state well record search for logs of nearby wells.
Contaminants to test for
- Arsenic (southeast and thumb region)
- Nitrate (agricultural areas)
- Iron
- Manganese
- Hardness
- Coliform bacteria
- PFAS near known sites
Neighboring counties: Alger County, Luce County, Delta County, Mackinac County.
What well work costs in Schoolcraft County
Basic bacteria and nitrate test$25 to $75lab fee, homeowner sample
Full panel lab test$150 to $400metals, VOCs, radiologicals
Well inspection$250 to $550flow, pressure, visual, water test
Submersible pump replacement$1,200 to $4,500parts and labor
Pressure tank replacement$400 to $1,200installed
Whole-house treatment system$800 to $6,000softener, iron filter, UV, RO
New well drilled$5,500 to $25,000about $25 to $65 per foot
Shock chlorination$80 to $300or about $20 as a DIY job
National ranges from published 2025 to 2026 contractor pricing. Local quotes vary with depth, access and materials.
Questions Schoolcraft County well owners ask
How many homes in Schoolcraft County are on a well?
About 1,600, or 49% of households, based on Census housing data and state well surveys. The share is highest outside the towns with public water.
Where is the closest certified lab to Schoolcraft County?
LMAS Regional Laboratory in Newberry, about 40 miles away. It accepts homeowner samples.
Do I need a permit to drill a well in Schoolcraft County?
Yes. The local health department issues the permit and inspects the well under the Michigan well construction code.
What does a well test cost near Schoolcraft County?
A bacteria and nitrate test runs $25 to $75 at most certified labs; a full panel with metals is $150 to $400. Mail-in kits cost about the same as walking in.