Section 144-232-7-700.0 - GENERAL700.1Applicability: These provisions shall apply to all water wells and geothermal heat exchange wells abandoned after the effective date of the rules. Well abandonment shall be performed by either a licensed Master or Journeyman Well or Geothermal Heat Exchange Driller or a licensed Master or Journeyman Pump Installer in the responsible charge of a licensed well drilling company.700.2Purpose: This Article is intended to prevent the possibility of abandoned wells providing a means for contaminants to enter the ground water, and to prevent personal injury.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 232, § 7-700.0