Sec. 6. (a) A well that was abandoned before January 1, 1988, must be sealed by the use of a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2. If the director determines that a well described in this subsection poses a hazard to human health, the well shall be plugged in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.
(b) The owner of land upon which is situated a well that is abandoned after December 31, 1987, must have the well plugged by a water well driller within one (1) year after it is abandoned.
(c) A well that has not been used for more than three (3) months, but has not been abandoned, must be sealed at or above the land surface with a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.
As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-1993, SEC.19.
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