1801.1 A person engaged in the construction, maintenance, and abandonment of a well in the District shall comply with the requirements set forth in this chapter.

1801.2 A person shall not construct, maintain, or abandon a well in a manner that may create a point source or non-point source of pollutants to waters of the District, impair the beneficial uses of waters of the District, or pose a hazard to public health and safety or the environment.

1801.3 A well owner shall ensure that, as applicable:

1. (a) The construction of the well is conducted in accordance with §§ 1809 through 1826;
2. (b) The use and maintenance is conducted in accordance with §§ 1827 through 1829; and
3. (c) The abandonment of the well is conducted in accordance with §§ 1830 and 1831.

1801.4 If a well was constructed prior to March 31, 2017, the well owner shall ensure that:

1. (a) The well does not pose a hazard to public health and safety or the environment and does not impair the beneficial uses of waters of the District;
2. (b) The well, well cap, upper terminus, and well labeling meet the requirements in §§ 1820 and 1821; and
3. (c) By March 31, 2021, the well is registered with the Department in accordance with the requirements of § 1806; or
4. (d) By March 31, 2021, the well is abandoned in accordance with the requirements of §§ 1830 and 1831.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 13424 (October 28, 2016).