Water Quality
The Water Quality Program is made up of four elements:This program seeks to assure that public and private water supplies are suitable for domestic uses. Small public water systems are routinely inspected to assure proper operation and maintenance.
Bacteriological and chemical water samples may be collected from water supply systems and in response to consumer complaints. The cross-connection control element attempts to prevent poisoning and disease by assuring that drinking water supplies are protected against contaminating backflow of hazardous chemicals or infectious materials through cross-connections within premises where the public may be exposed. In order to protect public health and the environment, the well element prevents groundwater contamination and safety hazards through the regulation of construction, abandonment and destruction of all types of wells.
To download or print the application/permit for well construction and destruction, please click here.
For more information, contact Brent Cronk at bcronk@co.merced.ca.us or (209) 381-1095.
