S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-87, 61-87.7

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Subchapter 61-87.7 - Area of Review Requirements for Class II and III Wells

The area of review for an injection well or field, project or area of the State shall be a fixed radius around the well, field or project of one fourth mile or greater as determined by the Department. In determining the fixed radius, the following factors shall be taken into consideration by the Department:

A. Physical and chemical characteristics of the injected and formation fluids;

B. Injection rate and pressure;

C. Hydrogeology;

D. Population and ground-water use and dependence;

E. Historical practices in the area.

F. Well design and construction standards.

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-87, 61-87.7

Added by State Register Volume 7, Issue No. 6, eff June 24, 1983.