Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40C-3.521 - Well Seals

(1) Temporary Well Seals.

(a) Whenever there is a temporary interruption during construction, repair, or abandonment the well opening shall be sealed with a reasonably watertight cover.

(b) Except in areas designated by the District, any well in which pumping equipment is installed seasonally or periodically shall, whenever pumping equipment is not installed, be capped with a watertight cap or valve.

(c) If a temporary well seal is installed, an unobstructed inspection port must be provided. Inspection ports shall be sealed with a threaded, temporarily removable, watertight plug or locking cap.

(2) Permanent Well Seals.

(a) Wells shall be properly sealed to prevent the movement of contaminants and surface water into the well.

(b) The upper terminus of the well casing shall include a watertight seal. Any vent must be located above the 100-year flood level.

1. Well heads for Chapter 62-761, F.A.C., monitoring wells shall be secured by installing a locking cap or other security device meeting Department specifications.

(c) Pumping equipment and any necessary pipe or electrical connections shall be installed to prevent inadvertent introduction of contaminants into the well.

(d) Pumping equipment and any necessary piping or electrical connections installed within the casing shall be installed through a well seal.

(e) For those wells with an inside casing diameter greater than or equal to six inches, an unobstructed inspection port threaded with a temporarily removable watertight plug or locking cap may be required.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40C-3.521

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.309 FS. Law Implemented 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.113 FS.

New 10-14-84, Formerly 40C-3.521, 40C-3.0521, Amended 9-17-89.

New 10-14-84, Formerly 40C-3.521, 40C-3.0521, Amended 9-17-89.