Purchasing & Developing Land:
Wells
By law [Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4725], a well must be in use, be under a maintenance permit through Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), or be sealed by a licensed well contractor. A well must be sealed if:
- the well is not in use,
- the well is contaminated,
- the well has been improperly sealed in the past,
- the well threatens the quality of the groundwater, or
- the well poses a threat to health or safety. (MDH September 1993)
All known wells must be disclosed during property transfer. A well's average life is approximately 25 years. This in mind, a licensed well contractor or other qualified professional should review the site to ensure that all wells are identified. Liability for an unused well lies with the current property owner. Undisclosed wells found within 6 years of property transfer may become a previous owner's responsibility.
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