Haw. Rev. Stat. § 174C-81

Current through Chapter 253 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 174C-81 - Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms:

"Abandoned well" means any well:

(1) The purpose or use of which has been permanently discontinued;

(2) That has served its purpose;

(3) That is not properly maintained;

(4) The physical condition of which is causing a waste of ground water or is impairing or threatens to impair the quality of the ground water resources; or

(5) That is in such a state of disrepair that its continued use is impractical or poses a hazard to public health or safety.

"Installation of pumps and pumping equipment" means the procedure employed in the placement and preparation for operation of pumps and pumping equipment, including all construction involved in making entrance to the well, and establishing seals and repairs to existing installations.

"Pump installation contractor" means any person, firm, or corporation which is in the business of installing or repairing pumps and pumping equipment.

"Pumps and pumping equipment" means any equipment or materials utilized or intended for use in withdrawing or obtaining ground water. It includes seals, tanks, fittings, and controls.

"Repairs" means any change, replacement, or other alteration of any well, pump, or pumping equipment which requires a breaking or opening of the well seal.

"Well" shall be as defined in section 174C-3.

"Well construction" means the producing of any well, including the construction, alteration, or repair thereof, but excluding the installation of pumps and pumping equipment.

"Well driller" means any person, firm, or corporation which constructs, alters, or repairs wells.

"Well seal" means an approved arrangement or device used to cap a well or to establish and maintain a junction between the casing or curbing of a well and the piping or equipment installed therein, the purpose or function of which is to prevent pollutants from entering the well at the other terminal.

HRS § 174C-81

Amended by L 2022, c 213,§ 2, eff. 6/27/2022.

L 1987, c 45, pt of §2