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Show STATE ENGINEER CLOSES PUMP WELLS State Engineer Wayne D. Criddle has proclaimed the closing of wells diverting water wat-er from underground sources beginning with Dec. 1, 1962, end ending April 1, 1963, as provided by law. All persons owning or having control of any artesian or pump well, or wells, in this state are required to close by plug, cap, valve or other mechanical device or by repairs, all wells except those providing water for beneficial use. Beneficial use during the above period does not include irrigation. It is also provided that modification of said order may be granted upon showing to the State Engineer that a compliance there with will cause parial or complete failure of the well. The closing season of underground under-ground water has been proclaimed pro-claimed in the interest of conserving con-serving the underground water supply and to provide a maximum maxi-mum quantity for next year's use. As a result of last year's closing order there was made available during the past season sea-son additional water which materially ma-terially helped to mature crops. Strict obedience to this closing order will 'further increase the supply. Disregard of the closing order or-der is a misdeameanor and, if necessary, the State Engineer will bring action in the district court to enforce the law. |