A Well that was in existence or for which drilling commenced prior to September 1, 2009.

Existing Exempt Well – The operation of an existing well that is equipped so that it is incapable of producing more than 25,000 gallons per 24 hour period (17.36 gallons per minute) regardless of tract size. Leachate Wells and Monitoring Wells

Existing Non-Exempt Well – Any existing well drilled, completed or equipped so that it is capable of producing more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater per 24-hour period (17.36 gallons per minute) regardless of the use or tract size.

District Rules Require Registration of All Wells and Permitting of Certain Wells

Existing Exempt Wells

• Require Registration*
• Do Not Require a Permit
• Do Not Require a Meter

Existing Non-Exempt Wells

• Require Registration
• Require a Permit
• May or May Not Require a Meter

* Notwithstanding anything within the District Enforcement Policy and Civil Penalty Schedule that may be interpreted to the contrary, the District will not assess any civil penalty, nor otherwise take any enforcement action, for the failure to register an existing, exempt well within the District as otherwise provided for by District Rule 3.1.  However, as also stated in District Rule 3.1(d), the failure of any person to timely register an existing, exempt well within the District constitutes a waiver of all protections against well interference that are established in Chapter 6 of the District Rules until such time as the well becomes registered with the District in a manner that complies with applicable rules.  The failure to timely register an existing, exempt well within the District also waives eligibility for any special notice afforded to registered well owners pursuant to applicable District Rules.