Florida Administrative Code
40 - WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
40E - South Florida Water Management District
Chapter 40E-3 - WATER WELLS
Section 40E-3.507 - Casing and Liner Pipe Standards
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 40E-3.507
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) All well casing shall conform to the standards identified in subsection 62-532.500(1), F.A.C., incorporated by reference in paragraph 40E-3.036(1)(c), F.A.C.
(2) Wells constructed using telescoping casings shall be considered as a continuous casing provided the following conditions are met:
(a) Any annular
space including the overlapped section shall be grouted in accordance with
subparagraph 62-532.500(3)(i)
4., F.A.C. incorporated by reference in subsection
40E-3.036(2),
F.A.C. The grout shall extend from the bottom of the casing to the top of the
innermost casing. The use of lead packers is prohibited.
(b) The bottom end of the casing shall extend
to or below the water level of the aquifer intended to supply water to the
well.
(c) All caving zones below
the uppermost consolidated unit shall be cased.
(d) A minimum of 10 feet overlap is required
for non-public supply wells. One casing centralizer shall be used within the
overlapped section.
(e) A minimum
of 20 feet overlap is required for public supply wells. Two casing centralizers
shall be used within the overlapped section.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.171, 373.309 FS. Law Implemented 373.113, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309 FS.
New 1-1-85, Amended 3-16-05, 9-26-12, 6-8-15.
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