For the purposes of this chapter, reasonable or feasible pumping lift shall be determined by the department taking into account the following factors, among others:

(1) The geohydraulic characteristics of the aquifer;

(2) The state of construction technology of water withdrawal facilities;

(3) Historic considerations in regards to the construction, maintenance and use of water withdrawal facilities within the vicinity;

(4) The groundwater area or subarea management program for the vicinity, if one exists.