12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-630-420 - Observation, monitoring, and remediation wells
A.
Except as provided in subsections B and C of this section, observation,
monitoring, and remediation wells are exempted from this chapter. The exemption
shall not apply to test and exploration wells constructed for the purpose of
evaluating groundwater quality or available quantity related to a proposed
beneficial use such as water supply for a subdivision, office park, or proposed
commercial or industrial application.
B. Observation, monitoring, and remediation
wells shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements for private
wells if they are to remain in service after the completion of the groundwater
study.
C. Observation, monitoring,
and remediation wells shall be permanently abandoned in accordance with
12VAC5-630-450 within 90 days of
cessation of use. Unless specifically allowed under terms of a permit issued by
DEQ, temporary abandonment of observation, monitoring, and remediation wells
shall not occur.
Notes
Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-176 of the Code of Virginia.
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