How does the UIC Program help protect sources of drinking water?
The UIC Program prevents contamination of underground sources of drinking water (USDWs) by regulating injection activities. The UIC regulations address activities throughout the life of an injection well, including siting, construction, operation and monitoring, and closure. These requirements are designed to prevent contaminants from moving into drinking water sources. There are UIC requirements specific to each class of well to address the uses of the wells and the potential threats to USDWs each may pose.
