The mission of the Groundwater Branch is to establish and implement a comprehensive groundwater program that manages, enhances and protects the groundwater resources of the commonwealth for present and future generations through regulation, technical assistance and collection of resource information.
Branch Manager: Peter Goodmann Secretary: Lorrie Huffman
Freedom of Information Act Contact: Jo Blanset
Data Management and Support Section
Section Supervisor: Jo Blanset
The Data Management and Support Section maintains the Department for Environmental Protection Consolidated Groundwater Database. The section is responsible for assembling and managing data concerning groundwater quality through the state.
Permit Review Section
Section Supervisor: Beverly Oliver P.G.
The Permit Review Section implements the Groundwater Protection Plan Program (GPP) and the Wellhead Protection Program. Section staff provide technical assistance to the regulated public concerning development of GPPs and also technical and educational assistance to public water systems required to develop Wellhead Protection Plans.
Technical Services Section
Section Supervisor: Jim Webb P.G.
The Technical Services Section coordinates the Water Well Drillers Certification Program and the Ambient Groundwater Monitoring Network. The section also provides technical groundwater expertise to federal, state and local agencies and to the public.
For More Information Contact:
Peter Goodmann
14 Reilly Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-3410
Fax: 502-564-9899
E-mail: peter.goodmann@ky.gov
