55-178. Complaint concerning pollution from abandoned wells; contents.
Any person who has reason to believe that any well which has been abandoned is causing or is likely to cause the pollution of any usable water strata or supply or the loss of any usable water through downward drainage by reason of the fact that the well has not been plugged, was improperly plugged, or that the plugging is no longer effective by reason of the deterioration of the pipe or by any other cause, may file a complaint in writing, so alleging, with the commission secretary. Such complaint shall state the location of the well and the facts which caused the complainant to believe that such well is causing or is likely to cause the pollution of any usable water strata or supply or the loss of usable water.
History: L. 1986, ch. 201, § 30; July 1.