Indiana § 25-39-4-6 Sealing abandoned or unused wells

Indiana Statutes

§ 25-39-4-6 — Sealing abandoned or unused wells

Indiana § 25-39-4-6

Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 39WATER WELL DRILLING CONTRACTORS

Ch. 4Regulation of Water Well Drilling

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Ind. Code § 25-39-4-6 (2026).

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(a)A well that was abandoned before January 1, 1988, must be sealed by the use of a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2. If the director determines that a well described in this subsection poses a hazard to human health, the well shall be plugged in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.

(b)The owner of land upon which is situated a well that is abandoned after December 31, 1987, must have the well plugged by a water well driller within one (1) year after it is abandoned.

(c)A well that has not been used for more than three (3) months, but has not been abandoned, must be sealed at or above the land surface with a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-

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(a) A well that was abandoned before January
1, 1988, must be sealed by the use of a welded or threaded cap, or in
accordance with rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2. If
the director determines that a well described in this subsection poses
a hazard to human health, the well shall be plugged in accordance with
rules adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2.
(b) The owner of land upon which is situated a well that is
abandoned after December 31, 1987, must have the well plugged by a
water well driller within one (1) year after it is abandoned.
(c) A well that has not been used for more than three (3) months, but
has not been abandoned, must be sealed at or above the land surface
with a welded or threaded cap, or in accordance with rules adopted by
the commission under IC 4-22-2.