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Committee approves revised well-construction standards (Docket 370-309-2401)
Summary
The Senate Resources & Environment Committee approved updated well-construction standards (docket 370-309-2401) that clarify definitions, align with related IDAPA rules, allow certain low-temperature geothermal wells to be built to cold-water standards under defined conditions, and update sealing and waiver procedures.
The Senate Resources & Environment Committee approved revisions to Idaho’s well-construction standards, docket 370-309-2401, which set minimum construction, modification and decommissioning standards for wells statewide.
Eric Bowe, Water Compliance Bureau Chief and Rules Regulation Officer for the Idaho Department of Water Resources, described the chapter as focused on protecting public health and preventing waste and commingling of aquifers. The updated rules clarify definitions (for example, casing and…
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