2 Colo. Code Regs. § 402-7-11
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024
Rule 2 CCR 402-7-11 - Well LocationA. All wells, including additional wells applied for pursuant to Section 37-90-137(10), C.R.S., must be located on the overlying land as defined at Rule 4.A.8).B. If the applicant has identified non-contiguous parcels of overlying land, he may withdraw the total allowed annual amount of withdrawal from one or more wells, provided that the well or wells are located so that the cylinder or cylinders of appropriation for at least one of the well or wells overlap, at least in part, each of the non-contiguous parcels. In determining the cylinder of appropriation, the acreage from the non-contiguous parcels shall be included in the calculation.C. Any well will be considered to have been constructed at the permitted location if it is constructed within 200 feet of the permitted location, provided that it is still located on the overlying land, and provided that a well shall not be constructed within 600 feet of any permitted or existing well, including a well that meets the exemptions specified in Section 37-92-602(1), C.R.S., in the same aquifer except as provided in Rule 11.D., below. If, for any reason, the location of the well is to be more than 200 feet from the permitted location, the State Engineer must approve the change in location prior to construction.D. A permit shall not be issued if a well is to be located within 600 feet of an existing well, including a well that meets the exemptions specified in Section 37-92-602(1), C.R.S., in the same aquifer unless the State Engineer issues the permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 37-90-137(2), C.R.S.