Upon receipt of notification by the administrative authority that an existing well
that has not been used for a period of one year has been classified as an abandoned
well, the property owner shall properly destroy the well as set forth in section 34A-13 or submit a letter of intention of future use. When this letter is received by the
administrative authority, the well will be re-classified as inactive. As evidence
of this intention for future use, the owner shall demonstrate that:
(1)
The well has no defects which may impair water quality or the water-bearing formations
penetrated;
(2)
If the pump has been removed, the well has been fitted with a watertight cover that
cannot be removed without the use of tools to prevent the entrance of debris or contamination;
(3)
The well is marked so that is can be clearly seen;
(4)
The area surrounding the well is maintained clear of brush or debris.
(b)
Additional evidence to demonstrate that the well is capable of being made operational
and that the well does not result in impairment of ground water quality may be required
by the administrative authority.
