Filling an artesian well

Every owner of an artesian well in Quebec has responsibilities regarding the maintenance of their water supply system. Along with these responsibilities, there are regulations on groundwater extraction (RPEP) which aim to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination.

As such, in cases where an artesian well owner no longer needs their well, it is their responsibility to fill it. Once they do so, they are no longer required to perform ongoing maintenance.

Filling is permanent, and must be done by professionals conforming to certain established norms:

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