Description: The sealing and permanent closure of a supply well no longer in use. This practice serves to prevent entry of contaminated surface water, animals, debris or other foreign substances into the well. It also serves to eliminate the physical hazards of an open hole to people, animals and machinery.

Abandoned Well Closure Policy
Requirements for all Sediment and Nutrient Management Measures.

Maintenance Period: 1 year

Additional Spot Check Requirements: The BMP must be inspected by district technical staff within 9-12 months following closure, to ensure surface water is properly diverted and closure is adequate. 

BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Actual cost - paid based on receipts. Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.

CS2 Project Description examples

Expected Results: None

Reference Materials: 
NC-ACSP-11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
For 90% Cost share, please upload the NC-CSPs-1E form.

For RFP:
Receipts
Well Abandonment Record (GW-30)

JAA:
Well Abandonment Record (GW-30)
OR
NRCS - ENG - 351 - Well Decommissioning

NRCS: None

Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.

• N.C. Administrative Rule: 15A NCAC 2C.0113
• N.C. General Statutes 87‐83 through 87‐99