W. Va. Code R. § 64-46-4 - Location

4.1. A water well shall be located at least ten (10) feet from a property line to allow access without encroaching on property owned by others.

4.2. A water well shall be located as far as possible from any existing or potential sources of contamination in accordance with the following:

4.2.a. The required minimum horizontal distance between a water well, other than a well serving a public water system, and a source or potential source of pollution or contamination is shown in Table 64-46 A of this rule.

4.3. The top of the well casing shall not extend or terminate in the basement of any building or in a pit, room, or other space below ground surface.

4.4. All water wells shall be located to be accessible for cleaning, treatment, repair, testing, abandonment, and other maintenance.

4.5. A well located in an area subject to seasonal flooding or surface water contamination, shall be constructed in such a manner that seasonal floodwater cannot enter the well.

Notes

W. Va. Code R. § 64-46-4