How Close Can i build to a well?

There are no restrictions  imposed by ODNR on how close you can build to an existing well.  The  Federal Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has  issued “guidelines” that recommend a minimum 100’ setback from an active  well.

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However, the oil and gas lease  may establish set-backs and proximity restrictions that may come into  play.  The well operator is required to maintain access to the wellhead  and tank battery at all times.  It is in your own best interest to  contact the well owner and/or well operator before you begin any  construction that may impact the well.

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There are no restrictions imposed by ODNR on how close you can build to  plugged well.   The Federal Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety  Administration has issued “guidelines” that recommend a minimum 50’  setback from a plugged well. 

Maybe, but this should be avoided if at all possible.  There are no  restrictions by ODNR, however, there may be limitations imposed by local  building codes.  Because a plugged well can begin leaking, it is not a  good idea to build over top of a plugged well. 

ODNR requires a 100’ set back from any “inhabited private dwelling  house” or any public building in urban areas.  In non-urban areas this  distance can be reduced if the landowner signs a waiver granting  consent.