Class V Shallow Injection Well Requirements

01. Authorization. All owners or operators of shallow Class V injection wells, including improved sinkholes used for aquifer recharge, that dispose of nonhazardous and nonradioactive wastes are required to submit a Shallow Injection Well Inventory Form to the Department no later than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of construction for each new well or no later than thirty (30) days after the discovery of an existing injection well that has not previously been inventoried with the Department. (7-1-25) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 37.03.03 – Rules & Minimum Standards Department of Water Resources for the Construction & Use of Injection Wells Section 035 Page 11 02. Inventory Fees. For shallow injection wells constructed after July 1, 1997, the Shallow Injection Well Inventory Form shall be accompanied by a fee as specified in Section 42-3905(2), Idaho Code, payable to the Department of Water Resources. State or local government entities are exempt from filing fees for shallow injection wells associated with highway and street construction and maintenance. (7-1-25) 03. Decommission. Owners or operators of shallow injection wells must notify the Director not less than thirty (30) days prior to permanent decommissioning of any shallow injection well. Decommissioning must be accomplished in accordance with procedures approved by the Director. (7-1-25) 04. Inter-Agency Cooperation. The Department may seek the assistance of other state or local government agencies or entities, including cities, counties, health districts, and highway districts to inventory, monitor, and inspect shallow injection wells. Assistance is to be negotiated through a memorandum of understanding between the Department and the state or local entity subject to the Director’s approval. (7-1-25) 05. Cessation of Injection Well Activity. The Director will require immediate cessation of any Class V shallow injection well activity that causes or may cause unreasonable contamination of a USDW or a violation of ground water quality standards. (7-1-25) 031. -- 034. (RESERVED)