Sec. 2. (a) The commission shall, by rule, establish standards for well siting, construction, and operation. The standards must address the following:
(1) Placement of wells.
(2) Well drilling procedures.
(3) Operation of well drilling and water well pump equipment.
(4) Contamination precautions.
(5) Well casing and water well pump specification and installation.
(6) Well grouting procedures.
(7) Well screen design and installation.
(8) Pitless adapter units.
(9) Installation of pumping apparatus.
(10) Well disinfection techniques.
(11) Sealing and plugging abandoned wells.
(12) Other generally accepted standards relating to the drilling, operation, or abandonment of wells.
(b) A well that is drilled after December 31, 1987, must be drilled in compliance with the rules adopted under this section.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.86.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 39. Water Well Drilling Contractors
Chapter 4. Regulation of Water Well Drilling
25-39-4-1. Records; Copy of Record to Department
25-39-4-2. Standards for Well Siting, Construction, and Operation
25-39-4-3. Standards for Well Casing
25-39-4-4. Plugging Wells Not Equipped With Casing
25-39-4-5. Annular Space Grouting
25-39-4-6. Sealing Abandoned or Unused Wells
25-39-4-7. Suspension or Revocation of License; Refusal to Grant or Renew License
25-39-4-8. Injunctive Proceedings