Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-2-.14 - Abandoned Wells
(1)
Any existing well or wells which have been abandoned and no longer put to
beneficial use and which have been deemed by the Division to have an
unreasonable or potential unreasonable adverse effect on other water uses or
users, or which result, or may result, in physical or chemical impairment of
the aquifer or ground water system, shall be filled, plugged and sealed at the
owner's expense in a manner acceptable to and approved by the
Division.
(2) Whenever the Division
deems an abandoned well to be an imminent danger to health, safety or welfare
of the public or to the ground water quality, the well may be plugged, filled,
and sealed by the Division Such action shall be taken only after notice to the
owner and after a period of five days from such notice, during which period the
owner may file an objection to such action. If such an objection is filed, the
Division shall not permanently plug, fill and seal the well, but may install a
temporary plug or seal.
(3) Upon
the filing, plugging and sealing of an abandoned well or wells, the Division
shall be informed by certified statement from the contractor within thirty (30)
days after the sealing that the well or wells have been sealed according to the
procedure approved by the Division.
(4) Observation wells used for the
investigation or management of ground water by the Division or approved for
this purpose shall not be considered "abandoned" so long as they are maintained
for this purpose. Wells without shall be covered with a secure cap when
measurements are not being made.
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