Md. Code Regs. 26.04.04.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.04.04.12 - Procedure for Authorizing Conversions of Test Wells

A. A permitted test well that is found to produce the required amount of water may be converted to a water supply well if:

(1) It has been constructed in conformance with the regulations of this chapter for the use for which conversion is sought and COMAR 26.17.06;

(2) Upon written request, the conversion is approved by the Approving Authority;

(3) For wells that are to supply water for a public water supply system, the request is approved by the Department; and

(4) For wells that are to supply water for use on a dairy farm, the request is approved by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

B. A test well may be converted to a monitoring well when requested in writing and approved by the Approving Authority.

C. A test well may be converted to a standby well when requested in writing and approved by the Approving Authority.

D. A test well shall be abandoned and sealed in accordance with this chapter within 180 days after completion unless a longer period of time is approved by the Approving Authority or the Approving Authority has approved its conversion to a water supply well, a monitoring well, or a geothermal well.

Md. Code Regs. 26.04.04.12

Regulation .12D amended effective October 26, 1992 (19:21 Md. R. 1894)
Regulation .12F amended effective November 25, 1991 (18:23 Md. R. 2493)
Regulations .12 amended effective 42:1 Md. R. 19, eff.1/15/2015