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

(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.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-1993, SEC.19.