ARSD 74:02:04:23. Intent of South Dakota well construction standards

The intent of the South Dakota well construction standards is as follows: (1) To protect the health of the public; (2) To provide water which is both bacteriologically safe and of reasonable quality and quantity for domestic use; (3) When water is supplied to the public, to provide water which complies with Drinking Water Standards, Chapter 74:04:05; (4) To protect the groundwater resources of the state from bacteriological and chemical contamination and from leakage between aquifers; (5) To prevent waste of groundwater; (6) To provide minimum well construction standards; and (7) To provide for a reasonable life of all wells. When conflicts develop in interpretation of the South Dakota well construction standards this section will be the basis for settlement of the conflicts.