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All the wells I've seen, and owned, were regulated by the county health dept.
As I recall in general, well stems have to be >18" above grade (so flood waters can't go down the stem to the water table), >50' from any septic field, and the lot line stuff is all over the map dependent on the local requirements.
Check your local health dept.
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In Indiana wells are regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. I have attached our regulations, which indicates they should be 12" or higher.
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Download Attachment:  Water Well Location Guidelines.pdf
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[#4] Posted: 08/10/2009 - 4:34:38 PM | | |
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Thanks guys for the info. That is what I am looking for but want something official stating that it pertains to PA.
Is there anyone here from PA that may have similar info from the PA DEP?
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PA does not regulate private well installations, despite many (failed) legislative attempts. Neither the PADEP nor the USEPA have the authority to regulate private wells, so there is no document listing requirements.
In PA, some counties and municipalities have ordinances restricting well locations. Check with the county's health department first. Here's the regulations for my county:
http://www.buckscounty.org/gov...Regs.pdf
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[#7] Posted: 08/10/2009 - 7:33:16 PM | | |
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Hi Matthew,
I think that what you are looking for is here.
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Thanks Mike. Just what I am looking for. I see they recommend the well cap terminate at least 8" above grade in several documents and another document says 12" above grade.
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[#9] Posted: 08/11/2009 - 2:48:05 PM | | |
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The stuff from the Coop Extension is only voluntary guidelines for homeowners. It is not a list of requirements. In fact, it conflicts with some local PA municipal ordinances.
You need to get the actual local requirements for the areas that you are inspecting, like I do.
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[#10] Posted: 08/11/2009 - 3:13:55 PM | | |
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Thanks. I typically go into any of 5 PA counties. I guess I'll have to make some phone calls tomorrow.
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