The department shall have (1) authority to inspect water wells constructed, water wells decommissioned, and water well locations, (2) access to water wells and accompanying pumps and pumping equipment at all reasonable times, and (3) power of inspection in regard to the construction and decommissioning of all water wells.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 46-1228

  • Department: means the Department of Environment and Energy. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1207
  • Pumps and pumping equipment: shall mean any equipment or materials utilized or intended for use in withdrawing or obtaining ground water including, but not limited to, seals, tanks, fittings, and controls. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1211
  • Water well: shall mean any excavation that is drilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise constructed for the purpose of exploring for ground water, monitoring ground water, utilizing the geothermal properties of the ground, obtaining hydrogeologic information, or extracting water from or injecting fluid as defined in section 81-1502 into the underground water reservoir. See Nebraska Statutes 46-1212
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