Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
Title 312. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION |
Article 312IAC13. WATER WELL DRILLERS AND WATER WELL PUMP INSTALLERS |
Rule 312IAC13-10. Landowner Responsibility for Abandonment and Plugging of Wells |
Section 312IAC13-10-1. Temporary abandonment of wells
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A well which has not been used for more than three (3) months without being permanently abandoned must be sealed at or above the ground surface by a welded, threaded, or mechanically attached watertight cap. The well shall be maintained so that the well does not become a source or channel of ground water contamination. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 13-10-1; filed Nov 22, 1999, 3:34 p.m.: 23 IR 772; readopted filed Aug 4, 2005, 6:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3661; readopted filed May 20, 2011, 3:28 p.m.: 20110615-IR-312110002RFA)