SHALLOW INJECTION WELL APPLICATION AND FEES

In Idaho, construction features like dry wells, seepage beds, infiltration trenches, infiltration galleries and French drains are collectively known as shallow injection wells. Storm water runoff from paved surfaces is the most common type of fluid disposed of using shallow injection wells, but these features are used for disposal of a variety of fluids, including industrial process water, heat pump return flow, etc.

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) manages shallow injection wells in Idaho through the Underground Injection Well Program (UIC) under a primacy agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. CDH helps monitor these features.

Wells located within Boise City limits are submitted to Boise City Hall.

Wells located within Ada County Highway District right-of-way are submitted to Idaho Department of Water Resources.

Wells located in the county (outside Boise city limits and not in ACHD right-of-way) are submitted to Central District Health.

Shallow Injection Wells Information and Applications:
Shallow Well Inventory Form – Nov 2023
Shallow Injection Well Criteria – Nov 2024
IDWR – Injection Well Rules 

Shallow Injection Well Fees:

• $75.00 per shallow injection well