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POLICY NO. 2012-2: The use of Non Shrinking Cementitious grouts for grouting water wells (pdf)

This policy explains the use of non shrinking cementitious grouts for grouting water wells.

POLICY NO. 2012-1: Clarification of Rule 10 Regarding Proper Sealing and Gravel Packing of Wells (pdf)

This policy explains in detail Rule 10 regarding proper sealing and gravel packing of wells.

POLICY NO. 2009-1: Application of Continuing Education Credits Earned Before Licensing (pdf)

Continuing education obtained in the Calendar Year in which the license was issued will be accepted

POLICY NO. 2008-1: No Continuing Education Accreditation for Post-Attendance Requests (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2007-2 Continuing Education Credit for Presentations (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2007-1: "Annual" Continuing Education Requirement (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2005-1: Limit For Continuing Education Credit From Internet or On-Line Courses and For Safety Related Courses (Amended) (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2004-2: Investigation, Remedial and Disciplinary Action, Fine Schedule and Delegation of Authority To Allege Violations and Negotiate Stipulated Settlement (Amended) (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2004-1: Continuing Education Coordination with CWWCA and General Implementation (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2003-3: Construction Standards for Wells in the Unconfined Sediments of the Alamosa Formation in the San Luis Valley (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2003-2: Delegation of Authority to State Engineer For Exemption to Continuous On-the-Site Supervision (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2003-1: Written Examination on the Statutes and Water Well Construction Rules (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2002-1 (Revoked 10/5/2004): Pump Installation in Cisterns - No license required (pdf)

This policy was revoked on 10/5/2004

POLICY NO. 2001-2: Renewal of Pump Installation Licenses to Reflect Pump Categories Based on Production Rate (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2001-1: Education and Training as Drilling and/or Pump Installation Experience (pdf)

POLICY NO. 2000-5: Use of Fly Ash Additive In Cement Grouts (pdf)

With the adoption of this policy, Policy 91-4 is no longer in force or effect and is replaced in its entirety by this Policy No. 2000-5.

POLICY NO. 2000-4: Exception for Gravel Pit Wells (pdf)

Amended to include "Pond" Wells, this policy clarifies Policy No. 1990-12/4/1990: Gravel Pit Wells (12/4/1990) and Policy No. 2002-10/1/2002: Pond Wells

POLICY NO. 2000-3: License Requirements for the Construction of Gallery-type Wells and Spring Wells (pdf)

The Board of Examiners issues licenses in 4 categories based on NGWA exams, so a contractor licensed in one or more methods shall also be authorized, without examination, to construct gallery-typewells and spring wells.

POLICY NO. 2000-2: Re-use of License Numbers (pdf)

Issuance of Pump Installation or Well Construction License Numbers Previously Issued to a Different Contractor

POLICY NO. 2000-1: Issuance of Pump Installation Licenses to Reflect Change in National Ground Water Association Examination (pdf)

NGWA revised examinations it administers to persons seeking licensure or certification for the installation of pumping equipment based on the pump production rate in gpm. This effects Board of Examiners policies.

Policy 1999-1 (Revoked 10/6/2009): Written Examination on the Statutes and Water Well Construction Rules (pdf)

This written examination policy was revoked on October 6, 2009

Notice of Datum Change: NAD27 to NAD83 (effective October 1, 2004) (pdf)

Effective 10/1/2004, GPS locations should be reported in NAD83 (no longer Nad27) and recorded in UTM Zone 13 coordinates in meters.

MSGWA Approval Letter (pdf)

KGWA Approval Letter (pdf)

GPS Datum Switch from NAD27 to NAD83 (pdf)

The new GPS data standard for the Division of Water Resources location information in UTM format will be zone 13, meters, NAD83

Board Policies Revoked (pdf)