Applicability

Applicability.

(1) For the purposes of construction and installation, the provisions of this chapter apply to all new and existing water systems and drillholes with the following exceptions:

(a) Wells governed under ch. NR 141 , unless they are high capacity wells, in which case ch. NR 812 also applies.

(b) Any community water system governed under chs. NR 809 , 810 , and 811 .

(c) Nonpotable surface water systems.

(2) For the purposes of filling and sealing, the provisions of this chapter apply to all drillholes and wells including elevator shaft drillholes, unsuccessful or noncomplying heat exchange drillholes, mining exploration drillholes not regulated by ch. NR 132 or subch. III of ch. 295 , Stats., and wells and drillholes not regulated by s. NR 141.25 .

(3) For the purposes of the prohibition of the underground placement of any substance as defined in s. 160.01 (8) , Stats., the provisions of this chapter apply to all wells and drillholes.

(4) The requirements of s. NR 812.08 do not apply to water withdrawal or use that is associated with mining operations or bulk sampling regulated under subch. III of ch. 295 , Stats.