Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-49.28

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 567-49.28 - Abandonment of wells

Abandoned wells are a contamination hazard to the water bearing formation as well as a physical hazard for people.

(1)Plugging rules. Abandoned wells shall be properly plugged as required in 567-Chapter 39.

(2)Waste disposal prohibition. Under no circumstances shall abandoned wells be used for the disposal of debris, solid waste, septic tank sludge or effluents, or for any other type of unauthorized disposal of waste materials, or as a receptacle for field tile drainage.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-49.28