NAC534.390. Construction of well: Location near river, lake, perennial stream, unlined reservoir or unlined canal; compliance with permit or waiver.

     1. If a well, other than a monitoring well, is drilled within 1/4 mile of a river, lake, perennial stream, unlined reservoir or unlined canal:

     (a) Perforations in the production casing are prohibited from ground level to a depth of 100 feet.

     (b) The well must be sealed to a depth of 100 feet.

     (c) A permanent conductor casing may be used to convey the gravel pack to the 100-foot level.

     2. If a well is being drilled pursuant to a permit or waiver, the well driller is responsible for satisfying the terms and conditions of the permit or waiver concerning the construction of the well.

     [St. Engineer, Drilling Wells Reg. Part 5, eff. 5-19-81]—(NAC A 1-9-90; 12-30-97)