Who Can Plug an Abandoned Well

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Who Can Plug an Abandoned Well
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Overview

• Introduce the common methods used to construct
  wells.
• Discuss the different types of wells
• Discuss what types of wells a landowner plug.
• Discuss reasons for hiring a contractor.
• Conclusion

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Introduction

• There are many different types of well
  construction methods.
• The method used for each well depends on
  geological formations.

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What are the common methods used to construct
water wells?

• Hand dug
• Driven
• Drilled

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Well Construction Techniques

• There are eight different types of well
  construction techniques.

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Type I Dug Well
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Type II Drilled Well
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Type III Drilled Well
Cemented Annulus
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Type IV Drilled Well
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Type V Drilled Well
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Type VI Drilled Well
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Type VII Drilled Well
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Type VIII Drilled Well
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What type wells can a landowner plug?

• A landowner can plug type I-V wells, assuming
  there is less than 100 feet of standing water in
  the well.

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Even with a type I-V well, why might it be better
to hire a contractor?

• A contractor may have better equipment and
  understanding of the geology conditions that
  affect how the well should be plugged.

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Conclusion

• Landowners have the authority to plug type I-V
  wells if there is less than 100 feet of water in
  the well.
• Only licensed well drillers should plug type
  VI-VIII wells.
• In some cases it may be better to hire a
  contractor for type I-V wells