PART VII. WELLS

 

[§174C-81]  Definitions.  As used inthis part, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms:

"Abandoned well" means any well thathas been permanently discontinued.  Any well shall be deemed abandoned which isin such a state of disrepair that continued use for the purpose of obtainingground water is impractical.

"Installation of pumps and pumpingequipment" means the procedure employed in the placement and preparationfor operation of pumps and pumping equipment, including all constructioninvolved in making entrance to the well, and establishing seals and repairs toexisting installations.

"Pump installation contractor" meansany person, firm, or corporation which is in the business of installing orrepairing pumps and pumping equipment.

"Pumps and pumping equipment" meansany equipment or materials utilized or intended for use in withdrawing orobtaining ground water.  It includes seals, tanks, fittings, and controls.

"Repairs" means any change,replacement, or other alteration of any well, pump, or pumping equipment whichrequires a breaking or opening of the well seal.

"Well" shall be as defined in section174C-3.

"Well construction" means theproducing of any well, including the construction, alteration, or repairthereof, but excluding the installation of pumps and pumping equipment.

"Well driller" means any person,firm, or corporation which constructs, alters, or repairs wells.

"Well seal" means an approvedarrangement or device used to cap a well or to establish and maintain ajunction between the casing or curbing of a well and the piping or equipmentinstalled therein, the purpose or function of which is to prevent pollutantsfrom entering the well at the other terminal. [L 1987, c 45, pt of §2]