Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
Title 312. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION |
Article 312IAC13. WATER WELL DRILLERS AND WATER WELL PUMP INSTALLERS |
Rule 312IAC13-7. Well Yield |
Section 312IAC13-7-1. Well yield
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(a) Every well (which is to be equipped with a pump) shall be tested for yield. The well shall be test pumped at a capacity at least equal to the pumping rate desired from the well during normal usage.
(b) A well shall be developed and tested at capacity for a minimum of one (1) hour. The yield and drawdown shall be recorded.
(c) Pumping equipment shall be installed at a depth to allow for drawdown caused by:
(1) the pumping equipment itself; and
(2) seasonal water level fluctuations.
(d) This section does not apply to a monitoring well or a dewatering well. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 13-7-1; filed Nov 22, 1999, 3:34 p.m.: 23 IR 769; readopted filed Aug 4, 2005, 6:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3661; readopted filed May 20, 2011, 3:28 p.m.: 20110615-IR-312110002RFA)