Wells and Drilling | Missouri Department of Natural Resources

The department is responsible for safeguarding our water resources by working with businesses and municipalities to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to develop sustainable practices that protect Missouri’s water quality and quantity. This is accomplished through regulating the construction and plugging of several well types. The department also issues permits well installation contractors. Learn more about installation, maintenance and plugging different types of wells.

Missouri Geological SurveyP.O. Box 250Rolla, MO 65402-0250United States

Water Protection ProgramP.O. Box 176Jefferson City, MO 65101-0176United States

Division of Environmental QualityP.O. Box 176Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176United States

Missouri Geological SurveyP.O. Box 250Rolla, MO 65401-0250United States