The landowner shall have the continuing responsibility of ensuring
that a well does not allow the commingling of injurious water with
fresh water through the wellbore to other porous strata.
(1) If a well allows the commingling of injurious water
and fresh water or the unwanted loss of water, and the casing in the
well cannot be removed and the well re-completed in accordance with
the applicable rules, the casing in the well shall be perforated and
squeeze cemented in a manner that will prevent the commingling or
loss of water. If such a well has no casing then the well shall be
cased and cemented, or plugged in a manner that will prevent commingling
or loss of water.
(2) The executive director may direct the landowner
to take proper steps to prevent the commingling of injurious water
with fresh water, or the unwanted loss of water.
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