Sealing of abandoned wells
HRS §174C-87
in effect174C-87. Sealing of abandoned wells
(a) When a well is abandoned, the owner shall seal the abandoned well in a manner approved by the commission. Before sealing, the owner shall file with the commission an application for a well sealing permit signed by a driller licensed to do the work and other information required by the commission.
(b) The owner of an abandoned well shall
repair or seal the well at the owner's expense, as provided by the well
construction and pump installation standards.
(c) Notwithstanding any other law to the
contrary, if the owner of real property that includes an abandoned well
transfers ownership of the real property, the owner shall notify the commission
on water resource management of that transfer upon opening of escrow; provided
that the presence or existence of the abandoned well is:
(1) Within the knowledge of the owner; or
(2) Visible from an accessible area.
[L 1987, c 45,
pt of §2; am L 1999, c 197, §12; am L 2022, c 213, §3]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0174C/HRS_0174C-0087.htmFetched: 11/10/2026