2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 19a-39. (Formerly Sec. 19-13c). Protection of wells.
Sec. 19a-39. (Formerly Sec. 19-13c). Protection of wells. The owner of any well
which is being constructed or which has been completed shall securely protect or fence
the same, and the owner of any well which is no longer used or which has been abandoned
shall effectively cover and seal the same so as to prevent danger to any human being or
domestic dog, cat or pet or any cattle, horses, asses, mules, sheep, swine or goats. Any
person violating any provision of this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars
and not more than one hundred dollars for a first offense, and for each subsequent offense
shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars and not more than two hundred dollars.
The provisions of this section shall not be construed to repeal any local ordinance, the
provisions of which require at least the degree of protection herein required. The local
health officer of each municipality is empowered to promulgate and enforce regulations
consistent with this section and to carry out its intent.
History: Sec. 19-13c transferred to Sec. 19a-39 in 1983.
See chapter 482 (Sec. 25-126 et seq.) re regulation of well drilling.
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