§ 74-40. Well construction methods and standards.

The following minimum standards shall apply to all construction, repair or abandonment of wells in the county, except in those areas exempted by the district:

(1)

Casing and liner pipe requirements: All casing and liner pipes must comply with the requirements of Rules 40C-3 and 62-532, Florida Administrative Code, as amended, which are adopted herein by reference, and made a part hereof.

(2)

Well construction and operation requirements:

a.

The well construction method, grouting, sealing and location requirements of Rule 40C-3 Florida Administrative Code, as amended, are adopted herein by reference, and made a part hereof.

b.

Well owners shall insure that each well is accessible for cleaning, treatment, repair, testing, inspection or other attention, as may be necessary.

c.

Each well shall be located in accordance with applicable state, county, or municipal law, ordinance, and rules and regulations.

d.

Well owners shall insure that wells are properly abandoned. Wells shall be plugged by a certified water well contractor in accordance with the methods set forth in Rule 40C-3 Florida Administrative Code, as amended.

e.

Each newly constructed or repaired well shall be thoroughly cleaned of foreign substances, developed, sanitized and disinfected prior to being placed into permanent service.

f.

Each newly constructed or repaired well shall be tested for yield prior to being placed into permanent service.

g.

Each well casing shall extend a minimum of 12 inches above any known flood level, but not less than 12 inches above established ground surface.

h.

Except for zero lot line lots, no well shall be constructed within five feet of the outside of a building foundation, nor within five feet of a property line. No drinking water well shall be constructed within 25 feet of a building foundation if the soil has been chemically treated for pests.

i.

Water sampling requirements of Chapter 64E-8, Florida Administrative Code, shall be observed. In addition, private water systems serving only one or two nonrental residences shall be analyzed for nitrates and chloride concentration. Final clearance of a well requires a microbiological analysis showing an absence of coliform bacteria. Samples must be collected and analyzed by a laboratory certified by the Florida Department of Health.

j.

Public drinking water supply wells shall be constructed to comply with Rule 62-555.300 Florida Administrative Code, as amended.

k.

Private water systems shall be constructed in compliance with Rule 64E-8, Florida Administrative Code, as amended.

l.

Limited use public drinking water systems, including limited use commercial public drinking water systems and limited use community public water systems shall be constructed in compliance with Rule 64E-8, Florida Administrative Code, as amended.

m.

A metallic tag shall be placed on the well head, concrete marker, terminal box, or a permanently attached fixture. The tag shall include, but not be limited to, the water well contractor license number, date of completion, and permit number issued by the department.

(3)

Grouting and sealing of wells:

a.

The methods for grouting and sealing wells in Rule 40C-3, Florida Administrative Code, as amended, are adopted and incorporated into this article by reference.

b.

The provision for temporary and permanent well seals established in Rule 40C-3, Florida Administrative Code, as amended, are adopted and incorporated into this article by reference.

(4)

Well completion reports: A completion report for each newly constructed, repaired or abandoned well, shall be submitted by the applicant, on department approved forms. The original signed report shall be submitted to the department within 30 days of completed well construction, repair, or abandonment. The fee for a late completion report shall be $25.00.

(Ord. No. 2002-23, § I, 12-12-02)