Community and NTNC wells directly influenced by surface water are considered a surface source and must comply with Chapter 335-7-6. Therefore, unless specifically approved by the Department no proposed well shall be accepted as a groundwater source if the water bearing formation is less than 100 feet from the ground surface. The following information is required to evaluate any proposed community well source with a water bearing formation less than 100 feet from the ground surface:

1. (a) A comprehensive geologic report complying with SWA requirements and demonstrations the proposed well will be protected from surface water influences and contaminants in its recharge area.

Author: Joe Alan Power, Edgar K. Hughes

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-23-1 through 22-24-12.

Editor’s Note: Rule 335-7-5-.20 was renumbered .12 as per certification filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.

History: May 23, 1977. Repealed and Readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990; effective December 5, 1990. Amended: Filed November 28, 1995; effective January 2, 1996. (Rule was renumbered from .11 to .14.) Amended: Filed December 21, 1998; effective January 25, 1999. Amended: Filed May 2, 2000; effective June 6, 2000. Amended: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.