PURPOSE: This rule explains the application of the law to the wells in the state.

10 CSR 23 Chapters 1—6 shall apply to all wells in Missouri except those specifically exempted by the act. Those aspects covered are the construction of new wells, installation of pumps and pumping equipment, the repair and maintenance of wells and pumps and pumping equipment where specified, the proper plugging of wells and the proper isolation of possible sources of contamination from existing wells to protect the quality of groundwater aquifers for providing safe drinking water supplies. AUTHORITY: sections 256.615, 256.620 and 256.626, RSMo Cum. Supp. 1991.* Original rule filed April 2, 1987, effective July 27, 1987. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 16, 1993, effective Dec. 11, 1993, expired April 9, 1994. Amended: Filed Aug. 17, 1993, effective March 10, 1994.

*Original authority: 256.615, RSMo 1991 and 256.620 and 256.626, RSMo 1985, amended 1991.