ARSD 74:02:04:63. Water analysis required

Following completion of any public water supply well or any well for domestic use, a water quality sample shall be collected and submitted to the department of health laboratory or another laboratory approved by the division of environmental regulation, department of agriculture and natural resources. If the well flows or if the well driller installs the pump, the well driller shall collect and submit the water sample. If the pump is not installed by the well driller, the owner shall collect and submit the water sample. The completed analysis shall be submitted to the division of environmental regulation, office of drinking water, department of agriculture and natural resources, by the well driller or the owner within 30 days after the submittal of the well completion report. At a minimum, the water sample must be analyzed for nitrate, coliform bacteria, sodium, conductivity, and sulfate. Other parameters may be analyzed for at the option of the well owner or driller.