Aquifer Evaluation and Protection

Ground Water

• Aquifer Sampling and Assessment Program - click link for more information
• Recharge Potential of Louisiana Aquifers map - click link for more information

Drinking Water/Source Water Protection

Drinking Water/Source Water Programs

• Wellhead Protection Program - click link for more information
• Source Water Assessment Program - click link for more information
• Drinking Water Protection Program - click link for more information

Special Projects

• Bayou Lafourche Fecal Coliform Project
  • Phase 1 - Labadieville to Valentine, LA
  • Phase 2 - Donaldsonville to Labadieville, LA

 Helpful Links

• Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program - conservation and management of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary, estuary education, coastal management
• Earth 911 - local information on recycling used motor oil, batteries, electronics
• LA Department of Natural Resources - statewide water well registration data file, water well drilling and abandonment regulations (go to SONRIS LITE >> Ground Water Information)
• LA Department of Natural Resources - regulation and management of ground water resources, prior notification of well drilling
• LA Department of Health - safe drinking water program (public water supplies)
• LA Department of Health & Hospitals Drinking Water Watch - information on public water systems statewide
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - source water assessment and protection, drinking water quality
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - private water wells
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Nonpoint Source Pollution Toolbox
• U.S. Geological Survey - water resources data and publications