Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Division 23 - Well Installation
Chapter 3 - Water Well Construction Code
Section 10 CSR 23-3.010 - Mail and Notification Procedures
Universal Citation: 10 MO Code of State Regs 23-3.010
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule sets criteria for water well placement.
(1) High yield unconsolidated well location requirements are found in 10 CSR 23-3.010(F). All other well types shall be-
(A) Located on a site that has sufficient surface
drainage to prevent the accumulation or ponding of surface water within ten
feet (10') of the well and, if possible, at a higher elevation than possible
sources of contamination. The top of the casing shall extend a minimum of
twelve inches (12") above ground surface;
(B) Located a minimum
setback distance from potential Pollution or Contamination Sources. See 10 CSR
23-3.010 Table 3.1 for specific distances to be followed; and
(C) High yield unconsolidated wells shall be
a minimum of two hundred feet (200') from contamination sources unless greater
distances are specified in 10 CSR 23-3.010(1) Table 3.1.
Area maps mentioned in the rule may be found following 10 CSR 23-3.110.
*Original authority: 256.606, RSMo 1991 and 256.626, RSMo 1985, amended 1991.
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