Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-5-.14

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-7-5-.14 - Abandoned Wells

Abandoned wells and bore holes shall be filled and sealed to prevent contamination of ground water formations. Where feasible or when required by the Department, wells shall be completely filled with neat cement. Other wells shall be sealed in accordance with the most recent American Water Works Association Standards, except that the sealing material for the top 20 feet of fill must be neat cement and no material that could impart taste, odor, or toxic components to water may be used in the sealing process.

Author: Joe Alan Power, Edgar K. Hughes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-5-.14

May 23, 1977. Repealed and Readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990; effective December 5, 1990. (Rule was renumbered from.13 to.16.) Amended: Filed December 21, 1998; effective January 25, 1999. (Rule was renumbered from.16 to.22.) Amended: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.

Rule 335-7-5-.22 was renumbered .14 as per certification filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-23-33, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.