Chapter 173-160. Minimum standards for construction and maintenance of wells.  


Section 173-160-010. What is the purpose of this regulation?
Section 173-160-030. When will this regulation be reviewed?
Section 173-160-040. How does this regulation relate to other authorities?
Section 173-160-050. What are the department's enforcement options?
Section 173-160-061. May I appeal the department's decision?
Section 173-160-071. May I appeal decisions made by delegated authorities?
Section 173-160-073. How will the delegated authorities be evaluated?
Section 173-160-101. What are the general standards that apply to all water wells?
Section 173-160-106. How do I apply for a variance on a water well?
Section 173-160-111. What are the definitions of specific words as used in this chapter?
Section 173-160-121. What should I know about drilling wells that require water right permits?
Section 173-160-131. What should the well owner know about water metering?
Section 173-160-141. What are the requirements regarding water well reports?
Section 173-160-151. Does the department require prior notice and fees for well constructing, reconstructing, or decommissioning a water well?
Section 173-160-161. How shall each water well be planned and constructed?
Section 173-160-171. What are the requirements for the location of the well site and access to the well?
Section 173-160-181. What are the requirements for preserving the natural barriers to groundwater movement between aquifers?
Section 173-160-191. What are the design and construction requirements for completing wells?
Section 173-160-201. What are the casing and liner requirements?
Section 173-160-211. What are the recommended well diameters?
Section 173-160-214. What are the limitations for use of drilling materials?
Section 173-160-216. What are the standards for use of polymers and additives?
Section 173-160-221. What are the standards for sealing materials?
Section 173-160-231. What are the standards for surface seals?
Section 173-160-241. What are the requirements for formation sealing?
Section 173-160-251. What are the special sealing standards for artesian wells?
Section 173-160-261. How do I seal dug wells?
Section 173-160-271. What are the special sealing standards for driven wells, jetted wells, and dewatering wells?
Section 173-160-281. What are the construction standards for artificial gravel-packed wells?
Section 173-160-291. What are the standards for the upper terminal of water wells?
Section 173-160-301. What are the requirements for temporary capping?
Section 173-160-311. What are the well tagging requirements?
Section 173-160-321. How do I test a well?
Section 173-160-331. How do I make sure my equipment and the water well are free of contaminants?
Section 173-160-341. How do I ensure the quality of drilling water?
Section 173-160-351. What are the standards for pump installation?
Section 173-160-361. Who may supervise the use of explosives?
Section 173-160-371. What are the standards for chemical conditioning?
Section 173-160-381. What are the standards for decommissioning a well?
Section 173-160-390. Artificial recharge of groundwater bodies.
Section 173-160-400. What are the minimum standards for resource protection wells and geotechnical soil borings?
Section 173-160-406. How do I apply for a variance on a resource protection well?
Section 173-160-410. What are the specific definitions for words in this chapter?
Section 173-160-420. What are the general construction requirements for resource protection wells?
Section 173-160-430. What are the minimum casing standards?
Section 173-160-440. What are the equipment cleaning standards?
Section 173-160-442. What are the limitations for use of drilling materials?
Section 173-160-444. What are the standards for use of polymers and additives?
Section 173-160-450. What are the well sealing requirements?
Section 173-160-451. What are the minimum standards for direct push resource protection wells?
Section 173-160-453. What are the minimum standards for construction of ground source heat pump borings?
Section 173-160-456. What are the minimum standards for construction of grounding wells?
Section 173-160-457. How are vibrating wire piezometers constructed?
Section 173-160-458. What sealing materials are allowed for sealing vibrating wire piezometers?
Section 173-160-460. What is the decommissioning process for resource protection wells?
Section 173-160-990. Well construction illustrations.