19Specifications for monitoring wells

19 Specifications for monitoring wells

(1)  In this regulation –

relevant well, in respect of a storage system, means a monitoring well, in respect of the storage system, that has not been decommissioned in accordance with regulation 20 .

(2)  A responsible person in relation to a storage system must ensure that a relevant well in respect of the storage system is –

(a) constructed so that cross-contamination between aquifers is prevented; and

(b) constructed so that a groundwater-monitoring well screen allows, under any seasonal groundwater conditions, entry of petroleum into the well if petroleum is lost from the storage system; and

(c) sealed to exclude surface water; and

(d) clearly marked to indicate its presence and purpose; and

(e) secured to prevent unauthorised access.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.