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UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL:CLASS V WELLS: 

UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL: CLASS V WELLS Douglas Minter UIC Program EPA Region 8

CLASS V WELLS: 

CLASS V WELLS Define Class V wells Explain how EPA regulates Class V wells Describe additional proposed regulatory requirements Explain how EPA implements Class V field program

DEFINE CLASS V WELLS: 

DEFINE CLASS V WELLS Uses of Class V wells: Associated businesses and government facilities Harmful vs. beneficial uses

DEFINE CLASS V WELLS: 

DEFINE CLASS V WELLS Configurations of Class V wells: Sump and separator system Drainage well or drywell Septic system

EXPLAIN HOW EPA REGULATES CLASS V WELLS: 

EXPLAIN HOW EPA REGULATES CLASS V WELLS Inventory requirement (40 CFR 144.26) All new and existing Class V wells Does not apply to small capacity (< 20 persons / day) sanitary discharges

EXPLAIN HOW EPA REGULATES CLASS V WELLS: 

EXPLAIN HOW EPA REGULATES CLASS V WELLS Non-endangerment standard (40 CFR 144.12(a) Emphasis on prevention, not remediation

EXPLAIN HOW EPA REGULATES CLASS V WELLS: 

EXPLAIN HOW EPA REGULATES CLASS V WELLS Low-risk versus high-risk wells To date, high risk wells include motor vehicle waste disposal wells, industrial disposal wells and large capacity cesspools Facilities w/ high risk wells can include vehicle repair / washing operations, RV dump stations, paint / autobody shops, and stormwater wells in industrial areas.

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: 

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Protect source water and other sensitive areas by: Banning new large capacity cesspools & phasing out existing ones Banning motor vehicle waste disposal wells Introducing new requirements for industrial disposal

HOW EPA IMPLEMENTS CLASS V FIELD PROGRAM: 

HOW EPA IMPLEMENTS CLASS V FIELD PROGRAM Inventory and risk assessment Mass mailings, mtgs w/ local govts Compliance assistance Permit or close high risk wells Monitoring and enforcement Notices of violation and administrative orders

Class V Field Program: 

Class V Field Program EPA Contacts: Region 8 Class II wells: Dan Jackson (303) 312-6155 Region 8 Class V wells: Douglas Minter (303) 312-6079 Other Regions’ contacts listed in student manual