Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 6 - GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
Subchapter A - SHALLOW CLOSED-LOOP GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
Section 6.109 - Operational Standards

Universal Citation: 16 TX Admin Code § 6.109

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) Safety. The system must clearly be marked identifying it as a shallow closed-loop geothermal system.

(b) Pressure testing. Shallow closed-loop geothermal injection wells shall be pressure-tested with water at 100 psi (690 kPa) for 30 minutes prior to backfilling of connection (header) trenches. Any leaking loop shall be repaired or replaced prior to completing the well.

(c) Local regulation. The Commission does not require the submittal of site plans for wells authorized by rule under this subchapter. However, a site plan may be required by a local health agent, other local governmental entity, and/or a groundwater conservation district.

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