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25-39-2-10. Ground Water

Sec. 10. “Ground water” means water occurring beneath the surface of the ground regardless of location or form. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-11. Grouting

Sec. 11. “Grouting” means the process of sealing the annular space in a well. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-12. License

Sec. 12. “License” refers to a water well driller’s and water well pump installer’s license issued by the department under this article. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.77.

25-39-2-12.5. Licensee

Sec. 12.5. “Licensee” refers to a person who has been issued a water well driller’s and water well pump installer’s license issued by the department under this article. As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.78.

25-39-2-13. Neat Cement

Sec. 13. “Neat cement” means a mixture of ninety-four (94) pounds of cement and no more than six (6) gallons of clean water. Additives designed to increase fluidity may not exceed five percent (5%) of the total mixture. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-14. Plugged

Sec. 14. “Plugged” means the insertion of a material in a well that prevents the migration of gas, liquid, or solid material up or down the well. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-15. Water Well Driller

Sec. 15. “Water well driller” means a person who operates well drilling or driving equipment or engages in the drilling or driving of wells. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-16. Well

Sec. 16. “Well” means a hole drilled or driven to: (1) obtain geologic information on aquifers; (2) monitor the quality or quantity of ground water; (3) obtain ground water; or (4) utilize the geothermal properties of earth formations. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-2. Abandoned Well

Sec. 2. “Abandoned well” means a well: (1) whose original purpose and use have been discontinued for more than five (5) years; or (2) that is in such a state of disrepair that using it to obtain ground water is impractical or a health hazard. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-3. Annular Space

Sec. 3. “Annular space” means the space between the exterior of the well casing and the natural formation in a drilled well. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-4. Aquifer

Sec. 4. “Aquifer” means any underground geologic formation (consolidated or unconsolidated) that has the ability to receive, store, and transmit water in amounts sufficient for the satisfaction of any beneficial use. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-5. Bentonite Clay

Sec. 5. “Bentonite clay” means a commercial clay or clay mineral product that has been approved by the commission by rule adopted under IC 4-22-2. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-6. Casing

Sec. 6. “Casing” means a pipe installed to prevent unwanted solids, liquids, or gases from entering the interior of a well. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-7. Commission

Sec. 7. “Commission” refers to the natural resources commission. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-8. Department

Sec. 8. “Department” refers to the department of natural resources. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.

25-39-2-9. Director

Sec. 9. “Director” refers to the director of the department of natural resources. As added by P.L.262-1987, SEC.2.