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Brandenburg Ranger Station Well Site Investigation Aravaipa Canyon Task Order L17PD01035 Prepared for Bureau of Land Management - Arizona December 8, 2017

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Project Specifications Shall Govern Over Information In This Report

Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 503 N. Main Street, Suite 225, Pueblo, CO 81003 SEH is 100% employee-owned | sehinc.com | 719.723.7400 | 800.903.6970 | 888.908.8166 fax

December 8, 2017 RE: Brandenburg Ranger Station Well Site Investigation, Aravaipa Canyon, Arizona Task Order L17PD01035 SEH No. BLMNS 143590

Mr. Robert Martinez, PE Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Civil Engineer Arizona State Office Engineering Bureau of Land Management, USDOI 1 N. Central Avenue Suite 800 Phoenix, AZ 85044 rmmartin@blm.gov

Dear Mr. Martinez:

This letter report is intended to describe the results and findings of the Brandenburg Ranger Station Well Site Investigation. The objective of the investigation was to determine the placement of a well site that would provide a permanent water supply to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Brandenburg Ranger Station in Aravaipa Canyon, Arizona.

The Brandenburg Ranger Station is located approximately 8.5 miles east-southeast of Dudleyville, Arizona, near the western end of Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area. The Ranger Station is located in a remote, mountainous terrain just north of Aravaipa Creek. The site is accessible in vehicles via East Aravaipa Road, a gravel-surfaced roadway that runs approximately east-west along the north side of Aravaipa Creek.

The Ranger Station is situated approximately 1.200 feet northwest and about 250 feet in elevation above Aravaipa Creek. The Ranger Station was constructed in 2001 as the primary residence for a full-time BLM employee supporting recreation activities in Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness area. The original site plans called for construction of an on-site well to supply potable water needs to the ranger station.

Between June and August 2001, a drilling contractor (High Desert Drilling) attempted to drill two wells near the ranger station. Once well was drilled to a depth of 225 feet and the second well to a depth of 320 below ground surface. Based on discussions with BLM staff, neither well encountered water bearing zones and both wells were abandoned. As such existing water distribution system consisting of a 8.25-ft diameter x 10-ft high water storage tank, a 60 gallon water storage tank, and pressure tank was supplied water supply via a well system. Since 2001, the ranger station has relied on outside sources of supplied water to meet the potable water demands. Current water availability issues have dictated the need again to evaluate the potential for on-site water sources supply potable water demand.

Representatives from Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) and Shannon & Wilson, Inc. made two site visits to the Ranger Station on September 20, 2017 and November 16, 2017 to meet with BLM staff to gather field data and gain institutional knowledge of previous well siting efforts. On November 16, 2017, we selected a location for the test well. SEH used a hand-held GPS device to locate the well and existing features. Shannon & Wilson, Inc. has provided their results of the well site assessment for a test well that could be converted to a permanent water supply source. This assessment is found in Appendix A of this document.

Based on the identified location of the well site of the November 16th visit, SEH has developed a conceptual level site layout for the water distribution system. Site conceptual layout is depicted in Appendix B of this document. The water distribution concept consists of:

• Well system: As described in the Shannon & Wilson, Inc. report. Additionally, SEH has determined a conceptual pump size of 3 HP, based on assumptions within the Shannon & Wilson, Inc. report, with a yield of 5 gpm. Calculations can be found within Appendix C of this document.

• Distribution Line: The water distribution line has been estimated to be 1-inch in diameter with an assumed capacity of 5 gpm from the well system to an intermediate storage tank.

• 1000-gallon Intermediate Storage Tank: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average American uses 100 gallons per day. In Phoenix, per capita consumption is in the range of 226 gallons, whereas Tucson it is 160 gallons a day. In Payson, per capita consumption is closer to 70 gallons per day. (Arizona Irrigation and Maintenance, 2015). Based on the average estimate of 100 gallons per capita per day, a storage capacity of 10-days is possible. It is the intent of this tank to serve as a flushable settling tank.

• Two (2) 200-gallon Pneumatic Tanks: A redundant pneumatic water tank system is proposed for the water residential system. The purpose of having a water tank is to provide a necessary component of the well, or pump water system. The water tank contains water drawn from the intermediate tank and distributes it throughout the home plumbing system. Using the tank sizing calculator provided by Wessels Company (https://westank.com/calculator/ ) SEH has estimated the required tank volume of 187 gallons, or approximately 200 gallons. Inputs were as follows:

o Pump Flow Rate: 5 gpm o Minimum Pump Run Time: 10 minutes. Industry standard of 6 cycles per hours maximum.

o Resulting System Volume: 50 gallons o Draw-Down Volume: 50 gallons o Minimum Pressure (Cut-in): 40 psi o Maximum Pressure (Cut-in): 60 psi o Resulting Required Tank Volume: 186.8 gallons; Tank Volume: 186.8 gallons o Selected: FX 750V (Non-ASME). Cut sheet is provided within Appendix D of this document. This would be specified as an “or approved equal.”

• Electrical System: A power source to the well site will be required to be installed from the electrical panel located on the existing ranger living quarters. BLM staff has indicated that there are plans for, or intent, to construct a solar system that will provide power supply. Installation of 1 ½-inch PVC conduit is proposed constructed where wire will be pulled, in lieu of a direct bury.

• The water distribution system and electrical system will be constructed along the existing access road, and previously disturbed areas to the greatest extent feasible. A new access road will be constructed to the well site along a previously disturbed access to the one of the previously drilled well locations that were abandoned prior to finding of water source.

In accordance with the Scope of Work prepared to accomplish the tasks identified in the BLM’s Statement of Work (SOW), SEH has prepared a Class C Cost Estimate. This cost estimate details the salient features of the prepared conceptual design for the well and water distribution system. Refer to Appendix E of this document.

Sincerely, James Dale Hayson, PE Project Manager p:\ae\b\blmns\143590\4-prelim-dsgn-rpts\seh_report.docx

Appendices Appendix A – Shannon & Wilson, Inc. Brandenburg Ranger Station Well Site Evaluation

Appendix B – Conceptual Site Design Appendix C – Pump Calculations

Appendix D – Pressure Tank Cut Sheet Appendix E – Class C Cost Estimate

Appendix A Shannon & Wilson, Inc. Brandenburg Ranger Station Well Site Evaluation

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Jimmie Hayson, PE Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

503 N. Main Street, Suite 225 Pueblo, CO 81003

RE: BRANDENBURG RANGER STATION WELL SITE EVALUATION

ARAVAIPA CANYON, ARIZONA

Dear Mr. Hayson, This letter presents the results of a Shannon & Wilson, Inc. (Shannon & Wilson) well site assessment for a test well that could be converted to a permanent water supply source at the U.S.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Brandenburg Ranger Station (the Ranger Station) in Aravaipa Canyon, Arizona. This work was performed in accordance with the Subcontract Agreement for Professional Services dated September 12, 2017, and generally included:

Collecting and reviewing available geologic and hydrogeologic data for the well site and vicinity;

Participating in an initial meeting at the Brandenburg Ranger Station with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff;

Discussions with local well drillers regarding drilling issues and approaches;

Determining the proposed location for new water supply well;

Meeting with BLM staff at the Brandenburg Ranger Station site to finalize the proposed well location.

As part of the scope of work, a Shannon & Wilson hydrogeologist made two site visits to the Ranger Station on September 20 and November 16, 2017. The following sections summarize results and recommendations of our well site assessment.

Jimmie Hayson, PE Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

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BACKGROUND

Brandenburg Ranger Station

The Brandenburg Ranger Station (the Ranger Station) is located approximately 8.5 miles east-southeast of Dudleyville, Arizona near the western end of the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area. The Ranger Station is located in a remote, mountainous terrain just north of Aravaipa Creek. The site is accessible in vehicles via East Aravaipa Road, a gravel-surfaced roadway that runs approximately east-west along the north side of Aravaipa Creek (see Figure 1).

The Ranger Station is situated approximately 1,200 feet northwest and about 250 feet in elevation above Aravaipa Creek (see Figure 2). The Ranger Station was constructed in 2001 as the primary residence for a full time BLM employee supporting recreation activities in the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness area. The original site plans called for construction of an on-site well to supply potable water needs for the ranger station. Between June and August 2001, a drilling contractor (High Desert Water Drilling) attempted to drill two wells near the ranger station. One well was drilled to a depth of 225 feet and the second well to a depth of 320 feet below ground surface. Based on discussions with BLM staff, neither well encountered water bearing zones and both wells were abandoned. Since 2001, the Ranger station has relied on outside sources of supplied water to meet its potable water demands. Current water availability issues have dictated the need to again evaluate the potential for an on-site water source to supply potable water.

Aravaipa Creek

Aravaipa Creek is a regionally significant water body that originates 30 miles northwest of Wilcox, Arizona in Aravaipa Valley. From its headwaters, Aravaipa Creek flows to the north-northwest approximately 25 miles before turning west, passing through the northern tip of the Galiuro Mountains in Aravaipa Canyon, and joining the San Pedro River another 23 miles downstream between Dudleyville and Mammoth, Arizona. Elevation along Aravaipa Creek ranges from about 4460 feet above sea level (ASL) at the drainage divide separating Aravaipa and Sulphur Springs Valleys to about 2155 feet ASL at the San Pedro confluence. Upstream of Aravaipa Canyon and the Ranger Station, Aravaipa Creek passes through a deep sedimentary basin (Aravaipa Valley), where the watershed is bound by the Galiuro Mountains and Black Hills to the west and Pinaleño and Santa Teresa Mountains to the east.

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GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS

Regional Geology

The Ranger Station is located along the northwest flank of the Galiuro Mountains, an approximately north-northwest trending mountain range approximately 45 miles long and 10 miles wide. The Galiuro mountains are an upward-faulted block cored by a stratified sequence of Precambrian (older than about 541 million-year-old) igneous and metasedimentary rocks (including diabase and the Troy Quartzite) unconformably overlying relatively older Precambrian and metamorphic rocks (granite and schist). A relatively younger sequence of Paleozoic to Mesozoic (approximately 541 to 66 million-year-old) sedimentary rocks and Miocene (approximately 23 to 5 million-year-old) volcanic and volcanoclastic rocks unconformably overlie the Precambrian basement, forming the range crest in areas west of the Ranger Station (Krieger, 1968). Aravaipa Creek flows in a west-to-east arc across the north end of the Galiuro Mountains, forming Aravaipa Canyon.

Krieger (1968) indicates that the Ranger Station is underlain by diabase bedrock. Below the diabase rock unit is the Troy Quartzite, which is divided by Krieger (1968) into two units: (1) an upper unit (up to 650 feet thick) of white to very light gray, thin- to thick-bedded feldspathic to quartzose sandstone and granule to small-pebble conglomerate, and (2) a lower unit (up to 390 feet thick) of mostly thin-bedded, medium gray to pale red sandstone and granule to small pebble conglomerate (Krieger, 1968).

The channel of Aravaipa Creek is underlain by geologically recent (less than about 2.5 million-year-old) alluvium (river-deposited) clay, silt, sand, and gravel (Krieger, 1968; Cook and others.

2009). Based on review of Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Well Registry records (ADWR, 2017) and Cook and others (2009), Aravaipa Canyon is a bedrock channel with sandy to cobbly alluvium that is locally up to about 200 feet thick.

Site Geology

Based on observations during our two site visits, geologic conditions observed at the site are consistent with published mapping (Krieger, 1968). We observed that bedrock at and around the Ranger Station consists of dark-gray to dark-greenish or, medium-grained diabase. The rock contains plagioclase, smaller pyroxene, magnetite, ilmenite, and minor olivine. We observed that the bedrock at the Ranger Station grades upward from fresh, massive, dark-gray diabase into soil-like, red to purple rock with a pronounced platy structure. A portion of the geologic map of the Holy Joe Quadrangle that encompasses the Ranger Station site is provided as Figure 3.

GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY

Based on based on information in the ADWR well registry, groundwater in Aravaipa Canyon occurs in unconsolidated alluvial deposits adjacent to Aravaipa Creek, and in fractures within the diabase and quartzite rock in upland areas above the valley floor (ADWR, 2017). Groundwater recharge is occurring primarily from infiltration of precipitation (rainfall and snowmelt) into surficial soils that are hydraulically connected to a fractured bedrock aquifer. Based on our review of existing well reports, the availability of groundwater for irrigation and domestic use is highest in the alluvial deposits adjacent to Aravaipa creek, and lowest in the bedrock terrain in canyon uplands.

Wells completed in the alluvial deposits reportedly range in depth from less than 50 feet to about 200 feet and have reported yield of up to 100 gallons per minute (gpm) (ADWR, 2017).

However, we understand that the U.S. BLM does not own property in Aravaipa Creek alluvium, and adjacent landowners will not cooperate to allow a well easement. As a result, it is our opinion that a test well intersecting the fractured bedrock aquifer is the best option to establish a domestic water source.

A nearby well (the Holy Joe Well) was drilled in diabase bedrock to a depth of 900 feet. The Holy Joe Well, located approximately 6,500 feet southwest of the Ranger Station, was drilled in 2016 at an elevation of approximately 2,600 feet. The reported static water level was 5 feet below top of casing, and the reported pumping rate was 5 gpm with 653 feet of drawdown (ADWR, 2017). A copy of this well report is included as Attachment 1.

TEST WELL RECOMMENDATIONS

The following paragraphs present our recommendations for locating, drilling, and completing the test well at the Ranger Station.

Test Well Location

After reviewing the available geologic and hydrogeologic information for the area, Shannon & Wilson completed a site visit to the Ranger Station on September 20, 2017. During this visit, we met with BLM staff, confirmed site geologic conditions, and assessed preliminary well site locations. During a second site visit on November 16, 2017, we selected a location for the test well. The test well location, shown on Figure 2, was selected based on the following criteria:

The location is on BLM property.

The location is on a surface lineament expression that might indicate fractured rock at depth.

The location is as close to existing Ranger residence as feasible.

The location that requires minimal disturbance of native vegetation.

The location is at least 100 feet from any septic drain field.

The test well location is in a small ravine that connects to a larger more deeply incised ravine approximately 380 feet to the east. This larger ravine in turn connects to the Aravaipa Creek alluvial channel. The proposed site is also about 100 feet off an existing abandoned road.

Figure 2 also indicates a preliminary layout for the well site, the drilling area, and domestic water supply appurtenances.

Test Well Drilling Depth

In our opinion, the proposed test well will likely need to intercept multiple water bearing bedrock fracture zones to produce a continuous water yield of 2 to 5 gpm. Based on existing information and site reconnaissance, we did not observe flowing springs near the Ranger Station site. Since the test well site is approximately 230 feet in elevation above Aravaipa Creek, a test well would need to go at least that deep before likely encountering any groundwater. Note that the previous test well drilling efforts did not encounter water above a depth of 320 feet. Based on discussions with local well drilling companies, drillers anticipate that an adequate water supply well completed in bedrock in this area will likely need to be drilled to a depth of at least 600 feet assuming a well site elevation of 2,675 feet ASL (or about 230 feet in elevation above Aravaipa Creek).

Based on discussions with local drillers and our experience with bedrock wells, we recommend the test well be drilled at least 200 feet beyond where ground water is first encountered. This will provide storage capacity for what is likely a low groundwater recharge condition in the well.

As indicated previously, the nearest potable water well completed in the diabase rock is located about 1 mile southwest of the Ranger station on property owned by The Ranch at Holy Joe Canyon, LLC. We were not allowed access to this well but based on information in the Arizona Department of Natural Resources Well Register, this well was drilled to a depth of 900 feet and completed with a 5-inch-diameter polyvinyl chloride (PVC) liner to a depth of 700 feet.

Based on conditions in the nearby Holy Joe Well and our understanding of local geologic and hydrogeologic conditions, it is our opinion that the contractor should be prepared to drill the test well up to 900 feet deep to intersect enough water-bearing fractures to provide an adequate domestic water supply. In our experience, however, groundwater availability and depth can vary widely in fractured bedrock aquifers. As a result, it is possible that a well of shallower depth may produce an adequate domestic water supply.

Test Well Completion

Because the well will likely be drilled and completed in high strength, massive diabase and quartzite bedrock with widely spaced fractures, local drillers anticipate that the test well will require use of a rotary drilling method such as a dual rotary or direct rotary rig. Based on discussions with local rotary drillers, a 900-foot-deep well drilled “open hole” (without a temporary conductor casing) will likely require about two weeks to complete. In our opinion, the use of drilling muds should be avoided to reduce the potential for plugging of water-bearing fracture zones due to residual mud deposits, and difficulty in developing the well after construction.

The well must be drilled and constructed according to Arizona administrative code Title 12 Natural Resources, Chapter 15 Department of Water Resources, Article 8 Well Construction and Licensing of Well Drillers (see Attachment 2). A conceptual well design for the Ranger Station test well would include:

A protective surface seal consisting of a 10-inch-diameter borehole to a depth of 20 feet for installing an 8-inch-diameter steel casing and grouting the annular space.

Drilling an 8-inch-diameter open borehole to final depth.

Installation of 5- or 6-inch-diameter PVC screen and casing from the bottom of the borehole to ground surface.

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A screened interval spanning the bottom water bearing zone.

Additionally, if there are multiple water bearing zones, an appropriately sized filter pack should fill the annulus between the borehole wall and PVC casing. The upper 20 feet should be grouted per Arizona Well Construction regulations.

Once the borehole has been drilled and there appears to be sufficiently available water, a water sample should be collected to test water quality before the well screen and casing is installed. A minimum 6-hour pumping test should be performed to determine the long term operational capacity of the well and the appropriate size pump.

Anticipated Test Well Construction Cost

The estimated drilling and construction cost for a 900-foot-deep well with a PVC screen and casing is between . The cost of the well could vary depending on the time of year drilling is required and the flexibility of the construction schedule. In some cases, if the driller has a longer lead time to plan for the project, the well may be less expensive. A list of water well drillers who were contacted or recommended that could potential perform the work discussed in this report are provided in Attachment 3.

LIMITATIONS

This letter report was prepared for the exclusive use of Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. and their representatives for the Brandenburg Ranger Station Well Assessment Project.

Our recommendations for test well siting and assessment of potential water yields are based on:

The limitations of our approved scope, schedule, and budget.

Our understanding of the project.

Existing site conditions we observed during our reconnaissance visits.

A review of publicly available literature.

Our experience siting and drilling wells in similar geologic conditions.

Subsurface explorations to determine the presence of water were beyond our current scope of work. Actual groundwater levels and geologic conditions in the subsurface may vary. In addition, groundwater levels may change with time due to seasonal precipitation variations, climatic changes, groundwater withdrawals from other wells, and other factors. Changes in groundwater levels may affect well yield.

We cannot guarantee that a test well drilled at the recommended location will produce an adequate domestic water supply. Similarly, we cannot guarantee that a test well drilled at this location will produce a long-term water supply. We make no other warranty, express or implied.

If you have any questions regarding the information in this letter please contact me at

(206) 632-8020.

Sincerely, SHANNON & WILSON, INC.

Jim Bailey Senior Associate

Matthew T. Grizzell, PG Senior Geotechnical Staff

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Enc: Figure 1 – Vicinity Map Figure 2 – Site Plan Figure 3 – Geology of Test Well Location Attachment 1 – Holy Joe Ranch Domestic Well Construction Details

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Attachment 2 – Arizona Well Drilling Regulations (47 pages) Attachment 3 – Water Well Drillers

REFERENCES

ADWR, 2017, Well Registry Web, online geographic database accessed on December 4, 2017 at https://gisweb.azwater.gov/waterresourcedata/wellregistry.aspx

Cook, J.P., Youberg, A., Pearthree, P.A., Onken, J.A., MacFarlane, B.J, Haddad D.E., Bigio, E.R., Kowler, A.L., 2009, Mapping of Holocene River Alluvium along the San Pedro River, Aravaipa Creek, and Babocomari River, Southeastern Arizona: Arizona Geological Survey, 76 p., 6 sheets, scale 1:24,000.

Krieger, M.H., 1968, Geologic map of the Holy Joe Peak quadrangle, Pinal County, Arizona:

U.S. Geological Survey Geologic Quadrangle Map GQ-669, 4 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000.

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AZ DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

WELL REGISTRY REPORT - WELLS55

12/5/2017

Location D 7.0 17.0 4 B A D 908697 Well Reg. No.

55- NOT WITHIN ANY AMA OR INAAMA

Registered THE RANCH AT HOLY JOE CANYON, LLC

7301 N WADE RD

TUCSON AZ 85743

File Type NEW WELLS (INTENTS OR APPLICATIONS)

Applicaton Rec Date 03/18/2008

Driller Name HIGH DESERT DRILLING & PUMP, LLC

Driller No. Well Type EXEMPT

SubBasin MAMMOTH

Watershed SAN PEDRO RIVER

Discharge Method BUCKET - BARREL - STOPWATCH

Power ELECTRIC MOTOR 1 - 5 HP

Driller Phone 520-896-2750

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Tribe GRIC IMPACT ZONE OR BUFFER Contamination Site NO - NOT IN ANY REMEDIAL ACTION SITE

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Action History

2/17/2012 805 PUMP INSTALLATION COMPLETION REPORT RECEIVED/ENTERED

MIBAction Comment:

2/17/2012 750 WELL DRILLER REPORT AND WELL LOG RECEIVED/ENTERED

MIBAction Comment:

7/29/2011 882 GRIC CADASTRAL BOUNDARY

OLD GRIC CODE = NULLAction Comment:

3/17/2009 877 DRILLING AUTHORITY EXPIRED

MIBAction Comment:

4/1/2008 755 WELL CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED

MIBAction Comment:

3/18/2008 550 DRILLING AUTHORITY ISSUED

PROCESSED THROUGH THE WEB NOI.Action Comment:

3/18/2008 150 NOI RECEIVED FOR A NEW PRODUCTION WELL

PROCESSED THROUGH THE WEB NOI.Action Comment:

Comments WELL LOCATED AT 89550 EAST ARIVAIPA ROAD, DUDLEYVILLE, AZ. MISSING WELL DRILLER REPORT

AND PUMP INSTALLATION COMPLETION REPORT SUBMITTED TO ADWR ON 2/16/2012. MIB

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Well City

Well Depth 900.00 5.00Pump Cap.

Draw Down 653.00

Case Diam Case Depth Water Level

5.00 700.00 50.00

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ATTACHMENT 1

Attachment 1

STATE OF ARIZONA

DEPARTMENT OF

WATER RESOURCES

STATUTES AND RULES GOVERNING

MINIMUM WELL CONSTRUCTION

STANDARDS AND THE LICENSING OF

WELL DRILLERS

THOMAS BUSCHATZKETHOMAS BUSCHATZKETHOMAS BUSCHATZKETHOMAS BUSCHATZKE

DIRECTORDIRECTORDIRECTORDIRECTOR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARIZONA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

TITLE 12. NATURAL RESOURCES

CHAPTER 15. DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

ARTICLE 8. WELL CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING OF WELL DRILLERS

Article 8, consisting of Sections R12-15-801 through R12-15-821, adopted effective

March 5, 1984. Section R12-15-822, adopted effective June 18, 1990. Sections R12-15-850 through R12-15-852, adopted effective January 3, 2000.

SECTION PAGE

R12-15-801. Definitions 1

R12-15-802. Scope of Article 3

R12-15-803. Well Drilling and Abandonment Requirements; Licensing and Supervision

Requirements 4

R12-15-804. Application for well drilling license 4

R12-15-805. Examination for Well Drilling License 5

R12-15-806. License Fee; Issuance and Term of Licenses; Renewal; Display of License 6

R12-15-807. Single Well License 7

R12-15-808. Revocation of License 8

R12-15-809. Notice of Intention to Drill 8

R12-15-810. Authorization to Drill 9

R12-15-811. Minimum Well Construction Requirements 9

R12-15-812. Special Aquifer Conditions 12

R12-15-813. Unattended Wells 12

R12-15-814. Disinfection of Wells 12

R12-15-815. Removal of Drill Rig from Well Site 13

R12-15-816. Abandonment 13

R12-15-817. Exploration Wells 15

R12-15-818. Well Location 16

R12-15-819. Use of Well as Disposal Site 16

R12-15-820. Request for Variance 17

R12-15-821. Special Requirements 17

R12-15-822. Capping of Open Wells 17

R12-15-850. Evaluation of Notices of Intention to Drill; Notification of Registered Site

Locations; Vertical Cross-Contamination Evaluation 18

R12-15-851. Notification of Well Drilling Commencement 19

R12-15-852. Notice of Well Inspection; Opportunity to Comment 19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES

TITLE 45. WATERS

CHAPTER 2. GROUNDWATER CODE

ARTICLE 1. ADMINISTRATION (selected section)

SECTION PAGE

45-402. Definitions 20

ARTICLE 4. GROUNDWATER RIGHTS AND USES IN GENERAL (selected sections)

45-454. Exemption of small non-irrigation wells; definitions 21

45-454.01. Exemption of superfund remedial action activities; use requirements;

definition 24

ARTICLE 10. WELLS

45-591. Definitions 24

45-591.01 Oil, gas, helium and geothermal wells; exemption 25

45-592. Wells in general 25

45-593. Registration of existing wells; permanent record of all wells; reporting open wells 25

45-594. Well construction standards; remedial measures 26

45-595. Well construction requirements; licensing of well drillers 26

45-596. Notice of intention to drill; fee 27

45-597. Deepening and replacement of wells in active management areas; filing of notice 31

45-598. New wells and replacement wells in new locations in active management areas; rules; permit required 32

45-599. Permit application; contents; correction of defective application; issuance of permit; fee 32

45-600. Filing of report by driller; filing of completion report 34

45-601. Operating rules for multiple wells 35

45-602. Capping of wells; waste 35

45-603. Criteria for rules and regulations 35

45-604. Water measuring devices 36

45-605. Well inspections; cross-contamination; remedial measures; definition 36

45-606. Well administration and enforcement fund; purpose 38

ARTICLE 12. ENFORCEMENT (selected sections)

45-633. Inspections, investigations and audits 38

45-634. Cease and desist order; temporary cease and desist order; hearing;

injunctive relief 39

45-635. Violation; civil penalties 40

45-636. Violation; classification 40

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ARIZONA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

TITLE 12 – NATURAL RESOURCES

CHAPTER 15 – ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

ARTICLE 8.

WELL CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING OF WELL DRILLERS

R12-15-801. Definitions

In addition to the definitions set forth in A.R.S. §§ 45-101, 45-402, and 45-591 and in R12-

15-202, the following words and phrases in this Article shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Annular space" means the space between the outer well casing and the borehole wall.

An annular space also means the space between an inner well casing and outer well casing.

2. "Aquifer" means an underground formation capable of yielding or transmitting usable quantities of water.

3. "Artesian aquifer" means an aquifer which is overlain by a confining formation and which contains groundwater under sufficient pressure for the water to rise above the top of the aquifer.

4. "Artesian well" means a well that penetrates an artesian aquifer.

5. "Bentonite" means a colloidal clay composed mainly of sodium montmorillonite, a hydrated aluminum silicate.

6. "Cap" means a tamper-resistant, watertight steel plate of at least one-quarter inch thickness on the top of all inside and outside casings of a well.

7. "Casing" means the tubing or pipe installed in the borehole during or after drilling to support the sides of the well and prevent caving.

8. "Confining formation" means the relatively impermeable geologic unit immediately overlying an artesian aquifer.

9. "Consolidated formation" means a naturally occurring geologic unit through or into which a well is drilled, having a composition, density, and thickness which will provide a natural hydrologic barrier.

10. "Department" means the Arizona Department of Water Resources.

11. "Director" means the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources.

12. "Drilling card" means a card which is issued by the Director to the well drilling contractor or single well licensee designated in the notice of intent or permit, authorizing the well drilling contractor or licensee to drill the specific well or wells in the specific location as noticed or permitted.

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13. "Exploration well" means a well drilled in search of geophysical, mineralogical or geotechnical data.

14. "Flowing artesian well" means an artesian well in which the pressure is sufficient to cause the water to rise above the land surface.

15. "Grout" or "cement grout" means cement mixed with no more than 50% sand by volume, and containing no more than six gallons of water per 94 pound sack of cement.

16. "Mineralized water" means any groundwater containing over 3000 milligrams per liter

(mg/l) of total dissolved solids or containing any of the following chemical constituents above the indicated concentrations:

Constituent Concentration (mg/l)

Arsenic 0.05

Barium 1.0

Cadmium 0.01

Chromium (total) 0.05

Fluoride 4.0

Lead 0.05

Mercury 0.002

Nitrate (as N) 10.0

Selenium 0.01

Silver 0.05

17. "Monitor well" means a well designed and drilled for the purpose of monitoring water quality within a specific depth interval.

18. "Open well" means a well which is not equipped with either a cap or a pump.

19. "Perforations" means a series of openings in a casing, made either before or after installation of the casing, to permit the entrance of water into the well.

20. "Piezometer well" means a well that is designed and drilled for the purpose of monitoring water levels within a specific depth interval.

21 "Pitless adaptor" means a commercially manufactured watertight unit or device designed for attachment to a steel well casing which permits discharge from the well below the land surface and allows access into the well casing while preventing contaminants from entering the well.

22. "Polluted water" means water whose chemical, physical, biological, or radiological integrity has been degraded through the artificial or natural infusion of chemicals, radionuclides, heat, biological organisms, or mineralogical or other extraneous matter.

23. "Pressure grouting" means a process by which a grout is confined within the borehole or casing of a well by the use of retaining plugs, packers, or a displacing fluid by which sufficient pressure is applied to drive the grout into and within the annular space or interval to be grouted.

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24. "Qualifying party" means a partner, officer, or employee of a well drilling contractor, who has significant supervisory responsibilities and who has been designated to take the licensing examination for that well drilling contractor.

25. "Single well license" means a license issued to a person which allows the drilling or modification of a single exempt well on land owned by that person.

26 "Vadose zone well" means a well constructed in the interval between the land surface and the top of the static water level.

27. "Vault" means a tamper-resistant watertight structure used to complete a well below the land surface.

28. "Well abandonment" means the modification of the structure of a well by filling or sealing the borehole so that water may not be withdrawn or obtained from the well.

29. "Well drilling" means the construction or repair of a well, or the modification, except for abandonment, of a well, regardless of whether compensation is involved, including any deepening or additional perforating, any addition of casing or change to existing casing construction, and any other change in well construction not normally associated with well maintenance, pump replacement, or pump repair.

30. "Well drilling contractor" means an individual, public or private corporation, partnership, firm, association, or any other public or private organization or enterprise that holds a well driller's license pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-595(B).

Historical Note Adopted effective March 5, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Amended effective June 18, 1990 (Supp.

90-2).

R12-15-802. Scope of Article

This Article shall apply to man-made openings in the earth through which water may be withdrawn or obtained from beneath the surface of the earth, including all water wells, monitor wells and piezometer wells. It shall also apply to geothermal wells to the extent provided by A.R.S. § 45-591.01, and all exploration wells and grounding or cathodic protection holes greater than 100 feet in depth. However, this Article shall not apply to the following:

1. Man-made openings in the earth not commonly considered to be wells, such as construction and mining blast holes, underground mines and mine shafts, open pit mines, tunnels, septic tank systems, caissons, basements, and natural gas storage cavities.

2. Injection wells and vadose zone wells which are subject to regulation by the Arizona

Department of Environmental Quality.

3. Oil, gas, and helium wells drilled pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. Title 27.

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4. Drilled boreholes in the earth less than 100 feet in depth which are made for purposes other than withdrawing or encountering groundwater, such as exploration wells and grounding or cathodic protection holes; except that in the event that groundwater is encountered in the drilling of a borehole, this Article shall apply.

R12-15-803. Well Drilling and Abandonment Requirements; Licensing and

Supervision Requirements

A. A person shall not drill or abandon a well, or cause a well to be drilled or abandoned, in a manner which is not in compliance with A.R.S. Title 45, Chapter 2, Article 10, and the rules adopted thereunder.

B. A person, other than a single well licensee or a bona fide employee of a well drilling contractor, shall not engage in well drilling or abandonment without first securing a well drilling license in accordance with R12-15-804, R12-15-805 and R12-15-806.

C. A qualifying party of a well drilling contractor shall provide direct and personal supervision of the contractor's employees to ensure that all wells are constructed and abandoned in accordance with this Article.

Adopted effective March 5, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Section 12-15-803 amended and the text of former Section R12-15-804 renumbered to subsections (B) and (C) and amended effective

June 18, 1990 (Supp. 90-2).

R12-15-804. Application for well drilling license

A. An applicant for a well drilling license shall submit a verified application of a form prescribed and furnished by the Director which contains the following information:

1. A designation of the classification of license sought by the applicant.

2. If the applicant is an individual, the individual's name, address and telephone number.

3. If the applicant is a partnership, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all partners, with a designation of any limited partners.

4. If the applicant is a corporation, association or other organization, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the directors and of the president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, or the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the functional equivalent of such officers.

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5. The address or location of the applicant's place of business, the mailing address if it is different from the applicant's place of business, and if applicant is a corporation, the state in which it is incorporated.

6. The name, address and telephone number of each qualifying party, the qualifying party's relationship to the applicant, and a detailed history of each qualifying party's supervisory responsibilities and well drilling experience, including previous employers, job descriptions, duties and types of equipment utilized.

7. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three persons not members of each qualifying party's immediate family, who can attest to each qualifying party's good character and reputation, experience in well drilling, and qualifications for licensing.

8. Such additional information relevant to the applicant's or qualifying party's experience and qualifications in well drilling as the Director may require.

B. An applicant shall notify the Director in writing of any change in the information contained in the application within 30 days after such change.

C. The Director shall not issue a license under this Article if the applicant or a qualifying party lacks good character and reputation.

D. Prior to the issuance of a license, a qualifying party shall demonstrate three years of experience, dealing specifically with the type of drilling for which the applicant is applying for a license. This experience requirement may be reduced if the Director finds that the qualifying party has clearly and convincingly demonstrated a high degree of understanding and knowledge of well drilling techniques for the type of drilling for which the applicant is applying for a license. In no case, however, shall the practical experience requirement be less than two years.

Adopted effective March 5, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Former Section R12-15-804 renumbered to

R12-15-803(B) and (C), new Section R12-15-804 adopted effective June 18, 1990 (Supp.

R12-15-805. Examination for Well Drilling License

A. The Director shall offer an examination for a well drilling license no less than six times yearly. The examination shall be administered to those eligible applicants whose applications were submitted at least 20 days prior to the date of the examination. The examination shall consist of a section on legal requirements, a section on general knowledge and one or more of six specialized sections. The section on legal requirements shall test the qualifying party's knowledge of A.R.S. Title 45, Chapter 2, Article 10, and the rules adopted thereunder. The section on general knowledge shall test the qualifying party's knowledge of general hydrologic concepts, principles, and practices in the well construction industry, and shall test knowledge of groundwater protection, pollution, water quality and public health effects. The specialized sections shall test the qualifying party's knowledge in the following classifications:

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1. Cable tool drilling in rock and unconsolidated material.

2. Air rotary drilling in rock and unconsolidated material.

3. Mud rotary drilling in rock and unconsolidated material.

4. Reverse rotary drilling in rock and unconsolidated material.

5. Jetting and driving wells in unconsolidated material.

6. Boring and augering in unconsolidated material.

B. Only the qualifying party, department personnel, and persons having the express permission of the Director shall be permitted in the examination room while the examination is in progress. The qualifying party shall not bring books or notes into the examination room, or communicate by any means whatsoever while the examination is in progress without the express permission of the presiding examiner. The qualifying party shall not leave the examination room while the examination is in progress without first obtaining the permission of the presiding examiner. The Director may disqualify an applicant for violation of this subsection.

C. To obtain a well drilling license, a qualifying party of the applicant shall pass the section on legal requirements, the section on general knowledge, and one or more specialized sections. Each section of the examination shall be graded separately. The passing grade on each section shall be 70 percent.

D. No person may take the examination more than twice during any 12 months.

E. The Director may exempt a qualifying party from taking the section on general knowledge, and one or more of the specialized sections, if the qualifying party provides proof of passing an equivalent examination given by the National Ground Water

Association.

Adopted effective March 5, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Section repealed, new Section adopted effective June 18, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 3022, effective October 6, 2007 (Supp. 07-3).

R12-15-806. License Fee; Issuance and Term of Licenses; Renewal; Display of

License

A. The fee for a well driller's license shall be fifty dollars. No additional fee shall be charged for amendments to licenses pursuant to subsection (B).

B. Upon submittal of the license fee and satisfactory completion of an examination, the

Director shall issue the applicant a well drilling license. The license shall be numbered and shall state the specialized classifications of drilling activities for which the applicant is qualified and licensed. The applicant shall be licensed in only those classifications for which the qualifying party has passed the specialized sections of the examination. If the qualifying party subsequently passes other specialized sections, the applicant's license shall be amended.

C. A well drilling contractor shall notify the Director in writing within 30 days of the date on which the well drilling contractor no longer has a qualifying party for one or more of its

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D. A well drilling license shall expire each year on June 30th, unless renewed pursuant to subsection (E).

E. A person may renew a well drilling license by submitting an application for renewal on forms prescribed and furnished by the Director. The renewal fee shall be fifty dollars. If the application and renewal fee are postmarked on or before June 30, the well drilling contractor may operate as a licensee until actual issuance of the renewal license. A license which has expired may be reactivated and renewed within one year of its expiration by filing the required application andfifty dollars. If a license has been expired for one or more years for failure to renew, the well drilling contractor shall apply for a new license and repeat the examination.

F. A well drilling contractor shall prominently display the well drilling license number on all well drilling rigs owned or operated by the contractor in this state. Good quality paint or commercial decal numbers shall be used in placing each identification number on the drilling rig. The license number shall not be inscribed in crayon, chalk, pencil, or other temporary markings.

Adopted effective March 5. 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Amended effective June 18, 1990 (Supp.

R12-15-807. Single Well License

A. An applicant for a single well license pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-595(D) shall submit a verified application on forms prescribed and furnished by the Director, which shall include:

1. The name and address of the applicant.

2. The location of the well and whether the applicant owns the land.

3. The type of drill rig to be used and the owner of the rig.

4. The proposed design of the well or method of abandonment.

5. The names of any people who will be assisting the applicant in the drilling or abandonment of the well, and whether the applicant will compensate them for their efforts.

6. The applicant's experience, if any, in well drilling or abandonment.

7. Such other information as the Director may require relevant to the applicant's experience and qualifications in well drilling or abandonment.

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B. The Director shall offer the single well examination no less than six times yearly and shall administer the examination to those eligible applicants whose applications were submitted at least 20 days prior to the date of the examination.

C. The single well examination shall be of a form prescribed and furnished by the Director and shall test the applicant's knowledge of abandonment techniques, or those minimum well construction requirements and drilling techniques applicable to the proposed design of the well. The passing grade on the sections of the examination dealing with construction requirements and drilling techniques, respectively, shall be 70 percent.

D. Rule R12-15-805 relating to testing procedures shall be fully applicable.

E. Applicants who twice fail the examination shall wait a minimum of 90 days before re-testing.

F. Upon passing the examination, the applicant shall be issued a single well license, authorizing the applicant to drill or abandon one exempt well at the location specified in the application. The license shall be valid for a period of one year from issuance.

R12-15-808. Revocation of License

The Director may revoke, suspend, or place on probationary status a well drilling license issued pursuant to R12-15-806, or a single well license, for good cause, including:

1. Intentionally making a misstatement of fact on any filing with the Department.

2. Violating any provision of A.R.S. Title 45, Chapter 2, Article 10, and the rules promulgated thereunder, or aiding and abetting in such a violation.

90-2). Section number corrected (Supp. 93-1).

R12-15-809. Notice of Intention to Drill

A notice of intention to drill required to be filed pursuant to A.R.S. § 45-596 shall be signed by the owner or lessee of the property upon which the well is to be drilled.

Adopted effective March 5, 1984 (Supp. 84-2).

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R12-15-810. Authorization to Drill

A. A well drilling contractor or single well licensee may commence drilling a well only if the well drilling contractor or licensee has possession of a drilling card at the well site issued by…