Good Well Construction

Why is it important for good well construction?

As a well owner you can protect your own water supply and that of your neighbors.  Do your part to keep ground water resources healthy and clean for your family and for future generations.

Good well construction consists of:

·         Surface Seal – must be at least 1” thick to prevent contaminants from the surface or a shallow subsurface zone from entering the well.

·         Secure Vermin Proof Well Cap – to prevent direct and unintended entry into the well of any water or undesirable substances at the surface of the ground, including flood water, ponded water and contaminants

·         Well Casing Stick-Up – to help flood proof the well.  Stick-up must be 12” above the ground surface.

·         Wellhead Graded – to drain surface water away from the wellhead.

·         Well ID plate – a certified well driller will affix a well ID plate to your new water supply well and also provide you with a well construction report.