Mont. Admin. r. 36.21.638 - LOCATION OF WELLS
(1) At a minimum,
unless contamination risk is evident, water wells shall not be located within:
(a) 50 feet of septic tanks, and underground
storage tanks and associated lines;
(b) 100 feet of drainfields, seepage pits or
cesspools, unregulated sewage lagoons, or other site treatment systems;
or
(c) 1,000 feet of regulated
sewage lagoons; wells less than 1,000 feet setback must be in compliance with
the Department of Environmental Quality under ARM 17.30.1702.
(2) Water wells should not be
located within:
(a) 10 feet of property lines
unless properly protected by easement or agreement;
(b) 10 feet of sewer lines with permanent
watertight joints; or
(c) 50 feet
of other sewer lines.
(3) CONTRACTORS should contact local flood
plain administrators for rules pertaining to wells in flood plain areas.
Notes
AUTH: 37-43-202, MCA; IMP: 37-43-202, MCA
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