Verona Well Field

The City of Battle Creek uses groundwater from the Marshall Sandstone Aquifer, drawn from the Verona Well Field in the northeast section of the city.

The city is in the process of replacing the existing wells, which are aging and showing signs of deterioration. 

During the drilling process, each well is "developed" and then tested for aquifer productivity. This involves pumping water from each well for eight hours to remove clay, silt, and other materials introduced during drilling. This process ensures high-quality water for our community and extends the service life of the equipment. 

The existing wells will continue to supply water to the Battle Creek community until we secure the necessary permits. These wells are tested daily for water quality. Once all required permits are secured in 2025, the city will connect the new wells to the existing water distribution system, ensuring continued quality water supply for our customers. 

 This project is the largest wellfield rehabilitation in Michigan's history. 

City works to resolve water quality issues in local municipalities

In March 2025, the City of Battle Creek reported a drinking water standard violation, with Total Trihalomethanes, or TTHM, levels exceeding the maximum contaminant level.

This exceedance is likely linked to increased disinfectant use during well drilling and aquifer testing at the Verona Well Field. The disinfectants were recommended by EGLE to maintain bacterial safety in the water system.

The city is committed to keeping the community informed throughout the process and will continue to share updated information, including quarterly sampling results, until the TTHM exceedance is fully resolved.