# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 04 — Regulation of Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, Solid Waste, and Recyclable Materials

### Chapter 04 — Well Construction

#### Regulation .01 Purpose and Administrative Responsibilities.

*COMAR 26.04.04.01*

A. Purpose. This chapter establishes the standards and procedures applicable to the construction, abandonment and maintenance of wells in Maryland.

B. Pre-emption of Local Authority. In accordance with Environment Article, §9-1304, Annotated Code of Maryland, the regulations of this chapter are the only procedures and standards applicable to construction of wells.