Md. Code Regs. 26.04.04.28

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.04.04.28 - Hydrofracture of Wells

A. The Approving Authority shall be notified at least 2 business days in advance of commencing hydrofracturing work on an existing well.

B. Hydrofracturing may not be conducted on any well not constructed according to the requirements of this chapter without approval from the Approving Authority.

C. Hydrofracturing may not be conducted in Hydrogeologic Area 5 without written permission from the Approving Authority.

D. Hydrofracturing may be performed only by qualified professionals who possess a Maryland well driller's license or who are working as a subcontractor and under the direct supervision of a licensed Maryland well driller.

E. Hydrofracturing a well within 100 feet of another water supply well requires written approval of the Approving Authority.

F. Hydrofracturing a well within 100 feet of another water supply well requires written approval of the Approving Authority.

G. The well to be hydrofractured shall be at least 50 feet from any other potable water supply well.

H. The well to be hydrofractured shall be at least 100 feet from any potential source of contamination.

I. Water used for hydrofracturing shall:

(1) Meet the requirements of Regulation .16B(3)(a) and(b) of this chapter; or

(2) Be from a source approved by the Approving Authority.

J. Hydrofracturing a water supply well or test well within 500 feet of a landfill or area of known ground water contamination requires the Approving Authority's written approval.

K. The well to be hydrofractured shall be at least 100 feet from any potential source of contamination.

L. Water used for hydrofracturing shall:

(1) Meet the requirements of Regulation .16B(3)(a) and(b) of this chapter; or

(2) Be from a source approved by the Approving Authority.

Md. Code Regs. 26.04.04.28

Regulations .28 adopted effective 42:1 Md. R. 19, eff.1/15/2015