3745-9-07 Well grouting for construction or closure.

 

 

 

TO BE RESCINDED

 

3745-9-07                    Surface design of new wells.

 

 

 

(A)   The casing or wall of a new well, or the pitless installation device attached thereto, shall extend above the ground surface to a height sufficient to prevent entrance of surface water into the well, and in no event shall the casing, wall, or pitless installation extend less than eight inches above the ground surface.

 

(B)   If the new well contains casing, and if water is to be conducted away from the new well below ground level, a pitless installation device that meets the requirements of the Pitless Adapter Division of the Water Systems Council or of the National Sanitation Foundation shall be used.

 

(C)    If a well vent is used, the outer end shall be extended to the outside air, turned downward, and covered with fine mesh screen. The outer end shall be located at a height sufficient to prevent entrance of surface water into the vent, and in no event shall the outer end of the vent be located less than eight inches above the ground surface.

 

(D)     All well pumps shall be designed and installed so as to prevent entrance of contaminants into the well at any time.

 

(E)   New wells shall be completed in such a manner as will prevent contaminants from entering the top of the well.

 

(F)   If plan approval is required therefor by 3745-9-03.

 

(1)   The pump of a new well shall not take suction on the casing in such a manner that a vacuum is created within the casing, and

 

(2)   The new well shall be equipped in such a fashion that water samples may be obtained from the well at a point in the water system before any storage, processing, or treatment of the water takes place, and

 

(3)   The new well shall be equipped in such a fashion that the water level in the well may be measured.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3745-9-07                                                  TO BE RESCINDED                                        2

Replaces:                                 EP-7-07

Effective:                                05/01/2003 R.C. 119.032 review dates:                           03/22/2002

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

02/25/2003

Date

Promulgated Under:   119.03

Statutory Authority:   6111.42

Rule Amplifies:           6111.42

Prior Effective Dates: February 15, 1975