Section 811.23. Shore wells.

 

(1)  Shore well structures shall comply with all of the following:

(a) Have motors and electrical controls located above grade and above flood level.

(b) Be accessible for operation and service.

(c) Be designed to prevent flotation.

(d) Be equipped with a minimum of 2 removable or traveling screens or an equivalent means of screening before the pump suction well. Systems with only one screen shall be provided with a bypass.

(e) Provide chlorination or other chemical addition facilities for raw water transmission mains.

(f) Have the intake piping valved with provisions for backflushing and testing for leaks, where practical.

(g) Have provisions for controlling surges.

(h) Have sloped bottoms.

(2)  The requirements in sub. (1) may be waived by the department on a case-by-case basis if it is demonstrated that they are not necessary to fulfill the other requirements of this chapter.

History: CR 09-073 : cr. Register November 2010 No. 659 , eff. 12-1-10.