Section R. 325.1665 - Plugging of dug wells and crock wellsRule 165. A large diameter dug well or crock well shall be plugged pursuant to the provisions of R 325.1663 and R 325.1664 or may be plugged as follows:
(a) A layer of bentonite chips or bentonite pellets that is not less than 6 inches thick shall be placed at the bottom of the well. The remainder of the well shall be plugged by placing clean soil backfill in layers that are not more than 10 feet thick, with a layer of bentonite chips or bentonite pellets that is not less than 6 inches thick placed on top of each clean soil backfill layer. Dry granular bentonite may be used in place of, or in combination with, bentonite chips or bentonite pellets, and neat cement or concrete grout may be poured if the well has been dewatered before plugging.(b) The uppermost section of concrete crock or tile or the upper 3 feet of stone, brick, or other curbing material that supports the well bore shall be removed. Before backfilling the well up to the ground surface, a layer of bentonite chips or bentonite pellets that is not less than 6 inches thick shall be placed.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.1665