Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 10, § 23-6.020
General Protection of Groundwater Quality and Resources
Effective Jun 30, 1996sections 256.606, 256.615 and 256.626, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Aug. 17, 1993, effective March 10, 1994. Amended: Filed Nov. 1, 1995, effective June 30, 1996. *Original authority: 256.606 and 256.615, RSMo 1991 and 256.626, RSMo 1985, amended 1991Division of Geology and Land Survey
PURPOSE: This rule protects the overall groundwater quality and resources in Missouri.
- (1) Differences Between Wells. The rules contained in 10 CSR 23-6 cover test holes drilled for obtaining geologic data or mineral exploration data. Test holes differ from water wells, monitoring wells and heat pump wells in that the information obtained from test holes and their locations are often proprietary information. Test holes, in many cases, are smaller in diameter than water wells. In addition, test holes are drilled and are then quickly plugged.
- (2) Test holes that are to be converted into other types of wells. Test holes may be converted into a well at the request of the landowner. All requests must be made in writing to the division, by the landowner. The well must meet the applicable standards contained in 10 CSR 23-1–10 CSR 23-6.
AUTHORITY: sections 256.606, 256.615 and 256.626, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Aug. 17, 1993, effective March 10, 1994. Amended: Filed Nov. 1, 1995, effective June 30, 1996. *Original authority: 256.606 and 256.615, RSMo 1991 and 256.626, RSMo 1985, amended 1991.