Class V injection well
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-005116
A shallow well used to place a variety of fluids at shallow depths below the land surface, including a domestic onsite wastewater treatment system serving more than 20 people. USEPA permits these wells to inject wastes below the ground surface provided they meet certain requirements and do not endanger underground sources of drinking water.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-005116 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Water |
| References | National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Glossary; Septic Systems Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Class V injection well",
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"term_source": "Class V Injection Well",
"definition": "A shallow well used to place a variety of fluids at shallow depths below the land surface, including a domestic onsite wastewater treatment system serving more than 20 people. USEPA permits these wells to inject wastes below the ground surface provided they meet certain requirements and do not endanger underground sources of drinking water.",
"subject": "Water",
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"National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Glossary; Septic Systems Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/class-v-injection-well/"
}
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