What are the requirements for owners or operators of injection wells?

First, the owner or operator of any existing injection well must report the existence of the well to the state UIC authority. This requirement can be met in the State of Wisconsin by completing a one-page injection well inventory form and returning it to DNR’s Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater.

• Injection Well Inventory Form (PDF)

Second, the owner or operator of any existing injection well must operate the well in a manner that does not endanger any aquifer that may be affected by the operation of injection well.

Third, all new injection wells must be approved by the authority having jurisdiction prior to construction and must be reported to the DNR by means of a completed injection well inventory form.