The Missouri Well Installation Board supervises the administration and enforcement of the Water Well Driller’s Act and Missouri Well Construction Rules (Code of State Regulations 10 CSR 23-3.0). The board protects Missouri’s groundwater resources by establishing standards for the well construction and well drilling industry in Missouri. The board adopts and amends rules governing water well, heat pump, monitoring well and pump installation. The board oversees the examination and licensing of all well drillers and pump installers. The board sets fees to administer the law. When necessary, the board also takes action against those who violate the Water Well Driller’s Act and Missouri Well Construction Rules. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Geological Survey Program assists the council in its duties.
Board Meetings
The board meets at least four times a year. The public is welcome to attend these meetings, which may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department cannot guarantee the quality of the Webex or conference call options. The department attempts to correct any technical difficulties as they arise, but the meeting will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties.
If you would like to address the board on any agenda item, you will need to notify the department before the meeting. You can do this by emailing the board secretary at cara.bird@dnr.mo.gov if attending by Webex or conference call. If attending in person, you can complete a Speaker Request form that will be available at the registration table at the meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
Members
Danny Flynn
Chair Representing: Well Installation Contractor |
Troy, MO | |
Lindell Lindsey
Vice-Chair Representing: Well Installation Contractor |
Festus, MO | |
Robert Broz
Member Representing: Public |
Columbia, MO | |
Neal Farrar
Member Representing: Monitoring Well Installation Contractor |
Springfield, MO | |
Carey Bridges, RG, State Geologist and Missouri Geological Survey Director
Member Representing: Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402 |
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Vacant
Member Representing: Public |
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Mike Keeven
Member Representing: Heat Pump Installation Contractor |
New Haven, MO | |
Vacant
Member Representing: Private Well User |
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Vacant
Member Representing: Public Water Supply User |
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Chris Wendelbo
Attorney General's Office Contact |
Missouri Attorney General's Office 615 East 13th St. Suite 401 Kansas City, MO 64106 |
816-889-2047 |
Amber Steele, RG, Geological Survey Program Director
MoDNR Staff Contact |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402 |
573-368-2100 |
Cara Bird
MoDNR Staff Assistant Contact |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402 |
573-368-2100 cara.bird@dnr.mo.gov |
Board Structure
The Missouri Well Installation Board is made up of nine members, eight of which are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. The director (or designee) of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources serves as the ninth member. All member must be a resident of Missouri and be conversant in well drilling, completion and plugging methods and techniques.
- Four members must hold valid permits
- Two members must be a water well installation contractor
- One member must be a heat pump and a water well installation contractor
- One member must be a monitoring well installation contractor
- Four members must represent the public
- One member must be a public water supply district user
- One member must be a private well user
Board members serve four-year terms and until successors are selected and qualified. If you are interested in serving on this board, a current Application for Gubernatorial Appointment is required for consideration. You can apply online on the Missouri Boards and Commissions website.
Contact Information
Geological Survey Program
Missouri Geological Survey
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402-0250
United States