2025 Session
Last amended: 1989 session
§ 103I.241 — Action for Well Contamination
Plain-Language Summary
This section gives well owners the right to sue anyone who contaminates their well. The well owner can recover damages for the cost of cleanup, a replacement water supply, and other losses.
103I.241 ACTION FOR WELL CONTAMINATION.
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Subdivision 1.Owner’s cause of action for well contamination.
The owner of real property where a well is located has a cause of action for civil damages against a person whose action or inaction caused contamination of a well. The property owner may commence an action for a period of six years after the owner knows or becomes aware of the contamination of the well. §
Subd. 2.Court awards.
The court may award damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs and disbursements.
History:
History: History:
1989 c 326 art 3 s 15
Practical Notes
If someone contaminates your well, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. You can recover the cost of cleaning up the contamination and providing a new water supply. This creates a private cause of action separate from any government enforcement.