Section 812.29. Height of finished well.

 

(1)  For wells constructed after February 1, 1991, the pump installation shall be completed such that the watertight well casing pipe for all wells, except those located in a floodplain, shall terminate at least 12 inches above the established ground surface, above a pumphouse or building floor or above any concrete or asphalt platform surrounding the well casing.

(2)  When a low capacity well is located in an area of traffic or where the well terminus is at risk of contact by vehicles, machinery, equipment or any other hazard that poses a significant threat of damage to the well terminus, the well shall be protected from physical damage by either using rigid metal posts or comparable barriers or by terminating it within a driveway ramp constructed in accordance with s. NR 812.36 .

(3)  For wells in floodplains, the top of a well and an overflow outlet from a flowing well shall terminate at least 2 feet above the regional flood elevation. Pits may not be installed to enclose a well or pump installation.

(4)  A driveway ramp may not be installed in a floodplain.

(5)  The well casing pipe may not terminate in or extend through the basement or crawl space of a building, but may terminate in a walkout basement if the following conditions are met:

(a) It is possible to walk directly outside from the walkout basement without walking upstairs or upslope.

(b) The surface of the ground around the outside exit door of the walkout basement slopes down away from the door.

(c) The well and pump installation are accessible for repair and removal.

(d) The well produces water continuously free from contaminants in excess of the drinking water standards of s. NR 812.06 .

(e) The well casing pipe depth meets the requirements of s. NR 812.42 (1) (b) .

(f) The well and pump installation are in compliance with all other requirements of this chapter.

(g) The walkout basement is not subject to flooding

(h) The walkout basement is not in a floodway or floodplain.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1991, No. 421 , eff. 2-1-91; CR 13-099 : renum. section to (1), (3), (4) and am., cr. (2), (5) Register September 2014 No. 705 , eff. 10-1-14.