Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 141.20

Current through September 30, 2024
Section NR 141.20 - Aquifer test or recovery wells

The installation, location and construction of any aquifer test well or recovery well installed for a purpose regulated by the department under ch. 160, 281, 285, 289, 291, 292, 293, or 299, Stats., shall be approved by the department program responsible for overseeing work at the site prior to installation. Unless another time period is specified by law, the department shall complete its review and make a determination on all applications for approval within 65 business days after receipt of the complete application for approval. Applications may be included with other submittals for work to be performed at the site. The start of the 65 day review period will not begin until a complete application is received by the department. All requests for approval shall be in writing, except that for situations that require immediate response, an approval may be requested verbally and an advanced verbal approval may be granted by the department and followed up with a written confirmation. Aquifer test wells or recovery wells may be used for pressure head monitoring or water quality monitoring only with the approval of the department. All aquifer test and recovery wells shall be abandoned according to s. NR 141.25 and documented according to s. NR 141.23.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 141.20

Cr. Register, June, 1991, No. 426, eff. 7-1-91; corrections made under s. 13.93(2m) (b) 7, Stats., Register, March, 2000, No. 531.

See ch. NR 812 for additional requirements that apply to aquifer test wells and recovery wells.