S.D. Admin. R. 74:55:01:40

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 74:55:01:40 - Minimum requirements for monitor wells

In determining the number, location, and frequency of sampling of the monitor wells the following shall be considered:

(1) Whether or not any person is relying on the underground source of drinking water affected or potentially affected by the injection operation;

(2) The proximity of the injection operation to points of withdrawal of drinking water;

(3) The local geology and hydrology;

(4) The operating pressures and whether a negative pressure gradient is being maintained;

(5) The toxicity and volume of the injected fluid, the formation water, and the process by-products; and

(6) The density of the injection wells.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:55:01:40

8 SDR 71, effective 12/24/1981; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective 7/1/1987; transferred from

General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93(15).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-44.