Abandoned
wells create the potential for danger in certain areas of our community.
They are the source for possible contamination of water supplies,
and carry the threat of accidents for children and pets.
Well
owners are required to seal an abandoned well within 30 days of
its abandonment. Sealing must be done by a licensed water well driller.
A license is not required if the well is on land owned or leased
by the individual, and is used by the individual for farming purposes,
or to supply the individual's personal residence. Before a well
is sealed, request for approval must be submitted to either the
Vermilion County Health Department or the Illinois Department of
Public Health.
During 2009,
EH staff certified 32 abandoned wells in Vermilion County as sealed.
For additional
information, call 431-2662, or contact the Environmental Health Director, Douglas Toole, dtoole@vchd.org.
last updated 7/14/2010
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