How do I develop property near and active or abandoned well?
First, contact your local building department. They will inform you about any applicable city/county regulations regarding active or abandoned wells. Second, contact the Division to obtain a “Construction Site Review Packet” (click here for more information). The information in this packet will assist you in preparation of your plans. The plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Division to obtain a building permit from the local building department. The building plans that are submitted must illustrate the footprint of all buildings and access obstructions and the surveyed location of all wells. All wells must be excavated and tested for leakage and some or all of the wells may require additional plugging and venting. Developers should submit their applications as early as possible since there are a limited number of engineers to review the plans. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing your plans.
