The regulation requires that a property owner of a well do the following:The Property owner MUST:(i)Maintain the integrity of the well head and surface seal;(ii)Engage a qualified well driller if alterations to, or closure of the well are contemplated;(iii)Ensure the well identification plate remains visible and not damaged;(iv)Deactivate or permanently close a well that has been out of service(v)Ensure the well is secretly capped or covered. This only applies to areas that are east of Vancouver Island, lower mainland and the southern interior. Your realtor has a responsibility to provide their clients with information needed to make informed decisions about the type of property and the potential processes that a developer may be subject to. Avoiding harmful alterations to disrupt or cause destruction to the fish habitat is a large priority and is authorized by the Fisheries and Oceans Canada.Also, if your considering buying a property with a well, it would be wise to investigate how the previous owner has complied with the regulations. This regulation is to protect groundwater and wells from contamination.Ground water Protection has been a relatively new regulation that took effect In November of 2005.Your realtor should advice buyers that a regulation will impose obligations on them if they buy a property that has well.