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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.06 - Non-Conventional On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems

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A. The Department of the Environment and the
				  Approving Authority shall consider reasonable methods for correcting existing
				  system failures and providing facilities for homes that lack indoor plumbing
				  and will provide the best technical guidance in attempting to resolve existing
				  pollution or public health problems. If a public sewer is not available and a
				  conventional on-site sewage disposal system design cannot alleviate the problem
				  or does not provide the best method of correction, the Department may approve
				  new technology or experimental systems.
B. Innovative or alternative technology or
				  experimental designs may also be used for new construction on existing lots of
				  record. The use of non-conventional on-site sewage disposal systems on new
				  construction where site limitations preclude the use of conventional on-site
				  disposal systems shall be reviewed and approved using professional judgment.
				  The site conditions, soil properties and ground water condition at the proposed
				  site shall demonstrate adequate support for successful use of the proposed
				  system as an alternative to a conventional on-site sewage disposal
				  system.
C. Limits for Experimental
				  Non-Conventional On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems Used in New Construction. The
				  number of experimental non-conventional disposal systems approved for use on
				  new construction is limited by:
(1) The
				  availability of personnel and equipment required for the extensive monitoring
				  and evaluation associated with the installation of these systems; and
(2) A system's potential to provide data
				  required to adequately evaluate system operation on a site experiencing one of
				  the major restrictions for conventional on-site sewage disposal systems found
				  in Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.07 - Best Available Technology for Removal of Nitrogen (BAT)

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A. A person may not
				  install, or have installed, an onsite sewage disposal system unless the onsite
				  sewage disposal system utilizes BAT for any of the following:
(1) New construction in the Chesapeake Bay
				  and the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Areas;
(2) A replacement system to serve a property in the
				  Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Areas.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.08 - Special Methods of Sewage Collection and Disposal

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A. A person may not build a privy unless the
				  privy will, in the judgment of the Department, prevent:
(1) The soil from coming in contact with any
				  fecal matter; and
(2) Flies from
				  gaining access to any fecal matter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.09 - Septage

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A. The owner of a
				  septic tank, seepage pit, privy, or watertight holding tank for sewage shall
				  remove all solid and liquid contents as to prevent a nuisance or a menace to
				  public health or comfort and shall dispose of the sewage in compliance with
				  applicable State and local requirements.
B. Transportation.
(1) A person engaged in the transportation of
				  septage shall comply with §B(2) and (3) of this regulation.
(2) Vehicle Requirements.
(a) The owner of each vehicle used for
				  transporting septage shall maintain the vehicle in a clean and sanitary
				  condition; and
(b) Each vehicle is
				  subject to inspection by the Department or the Department's designee.
(3) The owner shall comply with
				  following vehicle identification requirements:
(a) The name of the septage hauler is legibly
				  lettered on both sides of each vehicle used for transporting septage, and the
				  lettering is at least 3 inches in height.
(b) The words "Sewage Only" is lettered on
				  the rear of each vehicle and shall be at least 4 inches in height.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.10 - Variances

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The Department of the Environment may grant variances to
					 area, well siting, distances and slope requirements of these regulations upon
					 the recommendation of the Approving Authority provided that the public health
					 is protected.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.11 - Appeal

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A person aggrieved by a final decision of the Approving
					 Authority in a contested case has the right to have the decision reviewed in
					 accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act and other
					 applicable statutes and regulations. All appeals shall be filed with the
					 Director, Water Management Administration, within 30 days after notification of
					 the final decision by the Approving Authority.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.12 - Penalty

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A person who violates any provision of these regulations
					 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not
					 less than $50 and not more than $100 for each offense. Each day's failure to
					 comply with any provision of these regulations shall constitute a separate
					 violation. The Approving Authority may also seek injunctive relief to enforce
					 provisions of this regulation by initiating appropriate civil
					 proceedings.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.02 - Sewage Disposal and Certain Water Systems for Homes and Other Establishments in the Counties of Maryland Where a Public Sewage System Is Not Available › Section 26.04.02.13 - Map

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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.03 - Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the Subdivision of Land in MD › Section 26.04.03.01 - Purpose

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A. It is the intent
				  of this chapter to ensure that subdivisions developed in the State are served
				  by an adequate community water supply and community sewerage system or, when
				  developed in the absence of either a community water supply or community
				  sewerage system, provide for an adequate and safe supply of drinking water and
				  for the safe disposal of sewerage on each building site until such time as
				  community water and sewerage facilities are made available.
B. This chapter also applies to mobile home
				  parks constructed in the absence of community water or sewer systems.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.03 - Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the Subdivision of Land in MD › Section 26.04.03.04 - Approval of Community Water Supply and Community Sewerage Installations

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A. Where the
				  installation of a community water supply or a community sewerage system, or
				  both, is to be provided, plans for the installation shall be subject to the
				  approval of the Approving Authority and the Department of the
				  Environment.
B. Where a community
				  water supply system or community sewerage system, or both, is proposed for a
				  subdivision and is to be operated by an entity such as an individual,
				  partnership, or a utility corporation rather than a public agency, the
				  operating entity shall comply with the regulations of the Public Service
				  Commission (Article 78, Annotated Code of Maryland) and shall be responsible
				  for operation and maintenance of the system. In all cases the operating entity
				  shall be approved by the Approving Authority and the Department of the
				  Environment. This approval shall be conditioned upon the financial and
				  ownership requirements as are found necessary to assure continued, efficient,
				  and effective operation of the system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.03 - Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the Subdivision of Land in MD › Section 26.04.03.05 - Variances

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The Department of the Environment may grant minor variances
					 to area, well siting, distance, width, and slope requirements of these
					 regulations, if lot configuration and physical circumstances so require, upon
					 the recommendation of the Approving Authority provided that the public health
					 is protected.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.03 - Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the Subdivision of Land in MD › Section 26.04.03.06 - Appeal

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A person aggrieved by a final decision of the Approving
					 Authority in a contested case has the right to have the decision reviewed in
					 accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act and other
					 applicable statutes and regulations. All appeals shall be filed with the
					 Director, Water Management Administration, within 30 days after notification of
					 the final decision by the Approving Authority.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.03 - Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the Subdivision of Land in MD › Section 26.04.03.07 - Penalty

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Any person who violates the provision of any of these
					 regulations shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
					 punished by a fine of not less than $50 and no more than $100 for each offense
					 and such other penalties as may be provided by law.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.03 - Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in the Subdivision of Land in MD › Section 26.04.03.08 - Effective Date

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Any preliminary plan or record plat of a subdivision which
					 has been submitted to the Approving Authority before the date of adoption may
					 not be required to comply with these regulations, if final approval and
					 recordation, when required by law, is completed no later than 6 months from the
					 date of adoption.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.01 - Purpose and Administrative Responsibilities

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A. Purpose. This chapter establishes the
				  standards and procedures applicable to the construction, abandonment and
				  maintenance of wells in Maryland.
B. Pre-emption of Local Authority. In
				  accordance with Environment Article, §
										9-1304, Annotated Code of
				  Maryland, the regulations of this chapter are the only procedures and standards
				  applicable to construction of wells.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.03 - Application for a Well Construction Permit

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A. An application for a well construction
				  permit shall be made on the forms provided by the Approving
				  Authority.
B. A separate
				  application shall be made for each well, except that a single application may
				  be made for a cluster of wells under one of the following conditions:
(1) The cluster is for closed loop geothermal
				  or dewatering wells and the maximum number of wells drilled per application is
				  20; or
(2) The cluster is for
				  piezometers used in spill control investigations and other groundwater
				  investigations required by the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.04 - Review and Approval of an Application for a Well Construction Permit

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A. Application
				  Review and Approval.
(1) The Approving
				  Authority shall review the application for completeness and notify the
				  applicant of any additional information needed.
(2) The Approving Authority shall approve the
				  application if:
(a) The application is
				  complete;
(b) The proposed well
				  meets the criteria of §B of this regulation;
(c) The proposed source or sources of
				  drilling water meets the requirements of this chapter;
(d) The Approving Authority has received the
				  required well permit fee, if applicable; and
(e) One of the following conditions regarding
				  water appropriation or use permitting is met:
(i) An application for an appropriation or
				  use permit has been submitted, if required, in accordance with applicable State
				  law and regulation; or
(ii) A
				  notice of exemption, if required under Environment Article, §
													5-502, Annotated Code of
				  Maryland, has been made with the Department.
(3) If it approves the application, the
				  Approving Authority shall sign the application and issue a well construction
				  permit.
(4) An application that has
				  been disapproved by the Approving Authority shall be returned to the applicant
				  with a statement of the reasons for disapproval.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.05 - Issuance of Well Construction Permits

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A. A well may not be constructed until the
				  Approving Authority has issued a permit to drill the well, except as provided
				  in Regulation .06 of this chapter.
B. The Approving Authority may issue a well
				  construction permit only to a person licensed by the State Board of Well
				  Drillers as a master well driller.
C. Except as provided in Regulation .06 of
				  this chapter, the Approving Authority may issue a well construction permit
				  after receipt and review of a completed application submitted in accordance
				  with this chapter.
D. The Approving
				  Authority may impose special conditions on the permit that are necessary to
				  protect the public health and environment.
E. The Approving Authority shall issue a
				  separate permit for each well, except that the Approving Authority may permit a
				  well cluster under one permit.
F.
				  The permit, if necessary, authorizes the construction of a temporary well to
				  supply drilling water for construction of the permitted well. The temporary
				  well shall be sealed within 48 hours of completion of construction of the
				  permitted well, in accordance with this chapter.
G. Written Permit and Well Identification
				  Tag.
(1) Issuance of a well construction
				  permit shall consist of a written permit and a durable well identification
				  tag.
(2) Written Permit.
(a) The permit shall state pertinent
				  information and requirements applicable to the approved well.
(b) A permit shall be valid for a period of
				  12 months from the date of issuance by the Approving Authority.
(c) Upon written request by the well driller,
				  a permit may be extended in 6-month increments by the Approving
				  Authority.
(3) Well
				  Identification Tag.
(a) The well driller,
				  immediately after grouting the well, shall permanently attach to the well the
				  identification tag furnished by the Approving Authority.
(b) The identification tag shall be
				  permanently fastened to the well casing above the finished grade by means of a
				  stainless steel band.
(c) For wells
				  where a pitless adapter or pitless unit is not used, the identification tag
				  shall be permanently attached or fastened to a concrete base where this base
				  completely surrounds the casing.
(d) For closed loop geothermal wells, the
				  well identification tag shall be supplied to the owner.
(e) If the identification tag is removed from
				  the well during later work on the well, it shall be replaced in the proper
				  position and manner by the person who removes it.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.06 - Emergency Procedure to Obtain a Well Construction Permit

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A. The Approving
				  Authority may permit emergency construction of wells for the conditions
				  specified in Regulation .02B(20) of this chapter or for the following types of
				  wells:
(1) Monitoring wells at pollution
				  spill sites to control the spread of the pollution as required by the
				  Department; or
(2) Geothermal wells
				  if a loss of heating or cooling poses a health threat or significant loss of
				  goods or livestock.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.07 - Verbal Authorization to Construct a Well

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A. The Approving Authority may grant verbal
				  authorization to a master well driller to construct a well when:
(1) The application has been submitted and
				  approved by the Approving Authority; or
(2) The authorization is for an emergency
				  well.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.08 - Transfer of Permit

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A. A well
				  construction permit may be transferred from the permittee to another master
				  well driller provided:
(1) The well has not
				  been completed;
(2) The permit has
				  not expired;
(3) The permittee
				  obtains the Approving Authority's approval to transfer the permit;
				  and
(4) The transferee notifies the
				  Approving Authority in writing of their intention to accept the
				  permit.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.09 - Permit Invalidation

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A. A
				  permit is invalid if, prior to well completion, the Maryland Board of Well
				  Drillers suspends or revokes the license of the master well driller permit
				  holder.
B. The Approving Authority
				  may invalidate a permit after a finding that information submitted to support
				  the application was inaccurate.
C.
				  The Approving Authority may invalidate a permit after a finding that
				  information submitted to support the application is no longer applicable to the
				  site.
D. The Approving Authority
				  shall notify the permittee that a permit has been invalidated.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.10 - Permittee's Responsibilities

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A.
				  The master well driller to whom a well construction permit is issued is
				  responsible for construction of the well in accordance with the permit and
				  applicable laws and regulations.
B.
				  All other persons working on a well or potable water supply system, including
				  but not limited to a pump installer, a water-conditioner installer, an
				  electrician, or a master plumber, also shall be responsible for their phase of
				  the work and its conformance to applicable laws and regulations.
C. Only the permittee, or his licensed
				  employee or licensed agent, is authorized to construct the well.
D. The permittee, or his licensed employee or
				  licensed agent, shall be present on-site to supervise the work of constructing
				  a well.
E. Permit information shall
				  be available on-site during construction of the well and made available upon
				  request to the Approving Authority.
F. The permittee, upon completion of the
				  well, shall prepare, sign, and submit to the Approving Authority a legible well
				  completion report. The requirements for well completion reports are set forth
				  in Regulation .29 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.11 - Permits for Reworked and Deepened Wells

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A. A well construction permit is not required
				  if an existing well requires only reworking or repairing, and not
				  deepening.
B. If reworking the well
				  includes hydrofracturing, the well driller shall submit a Hydrofracture of Well
				  Report within 45 days after completion of the work as required in Regulation
				  .28 of this chapter.
C. If an
				  existing well requires deepening, and the well identification number is
				  verifiable by means of the well identification tag or prior permit, a well
				  construction permit is not required except in areas of known water quality
				  problems, however, upon completion, the well driller shall submit to the
				  Approving Authority the well identification number and an updated completion
				  report in accordance with the regulations of this chapter.
D. If a well requires deepening and the well
				  driller cannot provide the well identification number, the well driller shall
				  apply for a well construction permit.
E. If a well which is governed by a water
				  appropriation and use permit requires deepening permission must be obtained
				  from the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.12 - Procedure for Authorizing Conversions of Test Wells

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A. A permitted test well that is found to
				  produce the required amount of water may be converted to a water supply well
				  if:
(1) It has been constructed in
				  conformance with the regulations of this chapter for the use for which
				  conversion is sought and COMAR 26.17.06;
(2) Upon written request, the conversion is
				  approved by the Approving Authority;
(3) For wells that are to supply water for a
				  public water supply system, the request is approved by the Department;
				  and
(4) For wells that are to
				  supply water for use on a dairy farm, the request is approved by the Department
				  of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.13 - Relocation During Construction

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A.
				  If it is necessary to relocate a well under construction in order to obtain
				  sufficient yield or potable water or because of a well construction problem,
				  the well driller may relocate the well construction site under authority of the
				  original permit if:
(1) The new site meets
				  the requirements of this chapter and the requirements of the Approving
				  Authority; and
(2) The permittee
				  provides a drawing of the new well location on the well completion
				  report.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.14 - Notification of Well Construction Activities

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A. Water Supply Wells.
(1) The permittee shall notify the Approving
				  Authority on the business day prior to commencing well drilling activities to
				  allow the Approving Authority the opportunity to inspect.
(2) The Approving Authority may require that
				  the permittee provide notice before commencing a yield test in Hydrogeologic
				  Area 3.
(3) The Approving Authority
				  may require that the permittee provide notice before the installation of the
				  pitless adapter or pitless unit.
(4) The Approving Authority may require that
				  the permittee provide notification prior to commencing grouting activities to
				  allow them the opportunity to inspect.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT › Part 1 - SUBTITLES 01-07 › Subtitle 04 - REGULATION OF WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND SOLID WASTE › Chapter 26.04.04 - Well Construction › Section 26.04.04.15 - Construction Standards-Hydrogeologic Areas

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A. Geologic and hydrologic conditions in
				  Maryland require varying well construction standards. For the purposes of this
				  chapter, the State has been divided into five hydrogeologic areas. A map of the
				  approximate hydrogeologic area boundaries is in Regulation .39 of this
				  chapter.
B. The Five Hydrogeologic
				  Areas.
(1) Hydrogeologic Area 1. The area
				  where the unconfined Quaternary aquifer of the Maryland Coastal Plain is of
				  major importance; the area described in "United States Geological Survey (USGS)
				  Professional Paper 822, Water Resources of the Delmarva Peninsula, 1973" and
				  "Maryland Geological Survey (MGS), Report of Investigation No. 40, The Columbia
				  Aquifer of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Part 1 Hydrogeology, 1984", which is
				  incorporated by reference.
(2)
				  Hydrogeologic Area 2. The area where the confined aquifers of the Maryland
				  Coastal Plain are of major importance as described in "MGS, Open File Report
				  72-02-1, A User's Guide for the Artesian Aquifers of the Maryland Coastal
				  Plain, 1972".
(3) Hydrogeologic
				  Area 3. The rocks of the Maryland Piedmont and Blue Ridge as described in "MGS,
				  Report of Investigation 10, Ground Water Occurrence in the Maryland Piedmont,
				  1969", and "MGS, Open File Report 69-02-1, Ground Water Aquifers and Mineral
				  Commodities of Maryland, 1969", exclusive of the carbonate rocks.
(4) Hydrogeologic Area 4. The sedimentary
				  rocks of the Maryland Appalachian Highlands and Valley and Ridge Provinces,
				  exclusive of carbonate rocks, as described in the references listed in
				  Hydrogeologic Area 3.
(5)
				  Hydrogeologic Area 5. The carbonate rocks as defined by the "Maryland
				  Geological Survey, Geologic Map of Maryland", Scale: 1:250,000 dated
				  1968.
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A.
				  Sanitary Protection During Well Construction.
(1) During well construction, the permittee
				  shall protect against pollution of the well and any water-bearing geologic
				  formations by any cause, including surface water drainage.
(2) Whenever construction ceases before the
				  well is grouted, the open annular space shall be covered by the permittee and
				  the well shall be capped.
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A.
				  Well Casing.
(1) Markings.
(a) Except as provided in §A(1)(b) of this
				  regulation, all casing shall be marked by the manufacturer sufficiently to
				  allow identification of the casing.
(b) Well casing for monitoring wells is
				  exempt from displaying markings.
(c) The well driller shall provide, upon
				  request, sufficient information to allow identification of casing used for
				  monitoring wells.
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A.
				  Well Screens.
(1) All wells that obtain water
				  from aquifers in Hydrogeologic Areas 1 and 2 shall be equipped with a screen
				  that shall adequately prevent the entrance of formation material into the well
				  during use.
(2) Well screens shall
				  have sufficient structural strength to accomplish the purpose for which they
				  are installed.
(3) Well screen
				  openings shall provide, so far as is practical, the maximum amount of open
				  area, consistent with strength of screen material and sediment grain size of
				  the water-bearing formation to permit maximum transmission without
				  clogging.
(4) Well screens, other
				  than those made commercially, constructed by creating openings or slots in the
				  casing, or liner, or both, by any mechanical contrivance are prohibited unless
				  approved by the Approving Authority in a special permit condition.
(5) The well screen shall be provided with
				  fittings necessary to seal the screen to the casing. If the screen diameter is
				  smaller than the casing diameter, then extension of the screen blank section to
				  at least 20 feet above the base of the main casing is required, or a packer or
				  a reducer fitting shall be used.
(6) A fitting shall be provided to close the
				  bottom of the screen.
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A.
				  All wells shall be grouted in accordance with this regulation.
B. Time Limits.
(1) All wells shall be grouted as soon as
				  possible but not later than 24 hours after the well casing has been set in
				  place in Hydrogeological Area's 1 & 2.
(2) In Hydrogeological Area's 3, 4 & 5
				  all wells shall be grouted within 72 hours after the permanent casing has been
				  set.
(3) After grouting is
				  completed, there shall be a minimum curing time before drilling may be resumed
				  of:
(a) 18 hours for Type I and Type II
				  Portland cement; and
(b) 12 hours
				  for Type III Portland cement.
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A. All grout shall be emplaced in one
				  continuous operation upward from the bottom of the casing or depth specified in
				  these regulations.
B. Pouring,
				  dumping, or shoveling of grout slurries into the annular space or well bore are
				  prohibited.
C. The drilling fluids
				  in the annular space shall be thinned before grouting to a density less than
				  that of the intended grout density.
D. Grout shall be emplaced so that it
				  completely displaces the fluid in the annular space from the bottom of the
				  interval being grouted to the ground surface.
E. The following are approved methods of
				  grouting when performed in accordance with the conditions specified:
(1) Grout Pipe Outside of Casing (Tremie
				  Pipe).
(a) The annular space shall be a
				  minimum of 11/2 inches.
(b) All
				  grout shall be placed by pumping through the grout pipe.
(c) The entire interval to be grouted shall
				  be open and without obstructions; washing or jetting with water is recommended
				  for cleaning the borehole and may serve to remove obstructions caused by caving
				  which otherwise would prevent a proper grout.
(d) The grout pipe shall extend from the
				  surface to the bottom of the interval to be grouted.
(e) The grout pipe may remain extended to the
				  bottom of the interval during and after grouting, or it may be raised slowly as
				  the grout is placed provided that the discharge end of the grout pipe remains
				  submerged in the emplaced grout at all times until grouting is
				  completed.
(f) In the event of
				  interruption in the grouting operations, the bottom of the grout pipe shall be
				  raised above the grout level and should not be resubmerged until the air and
				  water have been displaced from the grout pipe.
(g) Grouting Depths of 20 feet or Less. Grout
				  may be placed by a grout pipe inserted only 10 feet into the annular space,
				  provided that:
(i) The entire interval to be
				  grouted is clearly visible from the surface and is dry; and
(ii) An annular space larger than the minimum
				  11/2 inches may be required to assure visibility from the surface.
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A. Except as provided for in this regulation,
				  the following construction techniques for upper terminals for potable water
				  supply wells are prohibited:
(1) Use of
				  buried well seals, or other devices, including a buried "sanitary well seal" to
				  cap wells below ground surface and provide access for electrical cable or water
				  pipes; and
(2) All pits, including
				  frost pits, which are holes or depressions in the ground surrounding casings,
				  in which all pumping and other equipment subject to freezing is
				  emplaced
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A. The selection and installation of the
				  pumping equipment shall conform to COMAR 09.20, or the local plumbing code,
				  whichever is more stringent.
B.
				  Electrical connections for pumping equipment shall conform to the National
				  Electrical Code, or to the local electrical code, whichever is more
				  stringent.
C. If a safety rope is
				  used it:
(1) Shall be secured in the interior
				  of the well; and
(2) May not
				  penetrate the well casing or cap.
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A. The following
				  special requirements for specific types of wells based on the intended use of
				  the well are as follows:
(1) Irrigation
				  Wells.
(a) Wells in unconfined aquifers in
				  Hydrogeologic Areas 1 and 2 used solely for irrigation shall have an annular
				  space grouted to a minimum depth of 20 feet below land surface.
(b) All other irrigation wells shall meet the
				  grouting requirements of Regulation .19 of this chapter.
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A. Upon completion of well construction
				  activities, the permittee shall disinfect a water supply well in accordance
				  with this regulation.
B. Whenever
				  any work is done on the well after disinfection of the well by the well
				  driller, the person doing the work shall be responsible for disinfection of the
				  well and water supply system in accordance with this regulation.
C. Material. Tablets or dry granular material
				  may not be used as the only chlorination material. The materials, which may be
				  used for disinfection, are:
(1) Calcium
				  hypochlorite,
(2) Sodium
				  dichloro-triazine dehydrate; or
(3)
				  Sodium hypochlorite.
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A. All
				  material used in the maintenance, replacement, or repair of any well shall meet
				  the requirements for new installation.
B. Broken, punctured, or otherwise defective
				  or unserviceable casing, screens, fixtures, seals, or any part of the wellhead
				  shall be repaired and replaced, or the well shall be properly abandoned and
				  sealed.
C. Any work performed on a
				  water supply well with a well cap not meeting the standards of this chapter,
				  shall also include the installation of a well cap meeting the standards of this
				  chapter.
D. Extension of the well
				  casing for an above-grade terminal shall be completed in the following manner:
(1) Install a pitless unit;
(2) If plastic casing is existing, then
				  solvent weld additional plastic casing;
(3) If metal casing is existing, then thread
				  or weld additional metal casing;
(4) A mechanical compression coupling;
				  or
(5) Install a pipe coupling that
				  is approved by the Approving Authority.
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A. A domestic well
				  or double well combination shall produce a minimum yield of 1 gallon per minute
				  for 6 hours.
B. Replacement wells
				  servicing an existing dwelling are exempt from the minimum yield requirement of
				  1 gallon per minute.
C. The
				  Approving Authority may require a mandatory yield test in any hydrogeologic
				  area of the State for any well, if it is determined that a yield test is
				  necessary to assure an adequate water supply.
D. The County Water and Sewer Plan shall
				  delineate those areas where a mandatory yield test is required for water supply
				  wells in Hydrogeologic Areas 1, 2, 4, and 5.
E. Each domestic well in Hydrogeologic Area 3
				  shall be tested for yield in accordance with §G of this regulation unless the
				  requirement has been waived pursuant to §F of this regulation.
F. The County Water and Sewer Plan shall
				  delineate those areas in Hydrogeologic Area 3 where the mandatory yield test is
				  waived.
G. Yield Test Procedures.
(1) Except as provided in §F of this
				  regulation, all domestic wells drilled in Hydrogeologic Area 3 shall be yield
				  tested as provided below:
(a) On the yield
				  test report form, the permittee shall note pertinent data related to the yield
				  test, including but not limited to:
(i)
				  Static water level;
(ii) Measured
				  depth of well;
(iii) Whether the
				  well has been hydrofractured;
(iv)
				  Estimated well yield prior to hydrofracturing;
(v) Depth of test pump in well;
(vi) Name of the person performing the
				  test;
(vii) License number of
				  person performing test; and
(viii)
				  Well construction permit number;
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The Department may require a yield test for a nondomestic
					 well as part of the data collection requirements associated with an application
					 for a Water Appropriation and Use Permit.
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A. The
				  Approving Authority shall be notified at least 2 business days in advance of
				  commencing hydrofracturing work on an existing well.
B. Hydrofracturing may not be conducted on
				  any well not constructed according to the requirements of this chapter without
				  approval from the Approving Authority.
C. Hydrofracturing may not be conducted in
				  Hydrogeologic Area 5 without written permission from the Approving
				  Authority.
D. Hydrofracturing may
				  be performed only by qualified professionals who possess a Maryland well
				  driller's license or who are working as a subcontractor and under the direct
				  supervision of a licensed Maryland well driller.
E. Hydrofracturing a well within 100 feet of
				  another water supply well requires written approval of the Approving
				  Authority.
F. Hydrofracturing a well
				  within 100 feet of another water supply well requires written approval of the
				  Approving Authority.
G. The well to
				  be hydrofractured shall be at least 50 feet from any other potable water supply
				  well.
H. The well to be
				  hydrofractured shall be at least 100 feet from any potential source of
				  contamination.
I. Water used for
				  hydrofracturing shall:
(1) Meet the
				  requirements of Regulation .16B(3)(a) and(b) of this chapter; or
(2) Be from a source approved by the
				  Approving Authority.
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A.
				  The permittee is responsible for submitting, on a form provided by the
				  Approving Authority, a well completion report.
B. Submission.
(1) The well completion report shall be
				  submitted to the Approving Authority by the premittee not later than 45 days
				  after construction or deepening of the well has been completed or after
				  construction activity on an unsuccessful well, or dry hole, has been
				  terminated.
(2) Well construction
				  activity shall be considered complete for the purpose of this regulation when
				  the permittee:
(a) Does not install the pump
				  and the well is grouted; or
(b)
				  Installs the pump before expiration of the permit and the well is ready for
				  use.
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A. When Certificate of Potability Required.
(1) A person may not put into service a well
				  or water supply system that may be used for human consumption unless the
				  Approving Authority has first issued a Certificate of Potability for the
				  well.
(2) This section does not
				  apply to any well that is not used as a potable water supply.
(3) If a well is later converted from a
				  nonpotable water supply well to a potable water supply well, the well shall:
(a) Meet the requirements of §B of this
				  regulation; and
(b) Be approved by
				  the Approving Authority.
(4) Before a standby well can be used as a
				  potable water source, the owner shall obtain a Certificate of Potability for
				  the well.