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The following well permitting guidelines are in PDF format, which requires a PDF Reader for viewing. Additional well permitting policies have also been developed for administering ground water by the Office of the State Engineer and the Division Offices.

General

Guideline 2004-1: Differentiate between Well "Repair" and Well "Replacement" (pdf)

Guideline 2005-1: Determining the validity of non-exempt permits (pdf)

Guideline 2006-2: Concerning the State Engineer's Application of Rule 11.A of the Statewide Nontributary Ground Water Rules (pdf)

Guideline 2016-1: Concerning Water Supplies for Auxiliary Living Spaces (pdf)

Headgate Wells

Guideline 2012-1: Concerning Permitting and Operation of Headgate Wells (pdf)

Location

Guidelines 2003-5: Regarding the Use of Wells Within Water Service Areas (pdf)

Permit Process

Guideline 2003-4: Retention of Well Permit Applications that are Withdrawn, Denied or Unacceptable (pdf)

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