Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 232 - WELL DRILLERS AND PUMP INSTALLERS RULES
Chapter 7 - ABANDONMENT OF WELLS
Section 144-232-7-700.0 - GENERAL
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-232-7-700.0
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
700.1 Applicability: 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.
700.2 Purpose: 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.
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