MI SB1008

Establishes an aquifer protection and dispute resolution program allowing owners of small-quantity wells to file complaints if their wells fail due to interference from high-capacity wells.

Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to investigate complaints within 2-5 business days and attempt resolution, with authority to declare groundwater disputes based on scientific evidence.

Directs the director to order immediate provision of potable water to affected complainants and may restrict groundwater extraction from high-capacity wells if interference is confirmed or if withdrawals exceed recharge capability.

Requires high-capacity well owners to provide compensation to affected small-quantity well owners, limited to reimbursement of reasonable expenses or restriction of the high-capacity well's withdrawals.

Creates the aquifer protection revolving fund to support implementation, with violations of director orders subject to civil fines up to $1,000 per day (not exceeding $50,000 total) and appeals allowed to circuit court.