Nebraska § 46-1207.02 - Inactive status water well, defined.
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§ 46-1207.02. Inactive status water well, defined.
Inactive status water well shall mean a water well that is in a good state of repair and for which the owner has provided evidence of intent for future use by maintaining the water well in a manner which meets the following requirements:
(1) The water well does not allow impairment of the water quality in the water well or of the ground water encountered by the water well;
(2) The top of the water well or water well casing has a water-tight welded or threaded cover or some other water-tight means to prevent its removal without the use of equipment or tools to prevent unauthorized access, to prevent a safety hazard to humans and animals, and to prevent illegal disposal of wastes or contaminants into the water well;
(3) All entrances and discharge piping to the water well are effectively sealed to prevent the entrance of contaminants; and
(4) The water well is marked so as to be easily visible and located and is labeled or otherwise marked so as to be easily identified as a water well and the area surrounding the water well is kept clear of brush, debris, and waste material.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-1207.02 ("Inactive status water well, defined.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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