Florida Administrative Code
40 - WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
40E - South Florida Water Management District
Chapter 40E-3 - WATER WELLS
Section 40E-3.512 - Well Construction Requirements

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 40E-3.512

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1)

(a) Materials used in construction shall be reasonably free of contamination.

(b) Water used during construction shall be supplied from a potable well or potable water supply. If the well or water supply is a known source of contamination or is within a known area of contamination, it shall not be used to provide water for well construction.

(2)

(a) The well shall be constructed to prevent caving or pumping of sand. A filter pack shall be installed around the screened portion of the well;

(b) The well shall be adequately developed until clear of any drilling fluids, particulate material and turbidity.

(3) For wells obtaining water from consolidated earth materials, a continuous casing shall extend from the upper terminus of the well to the top of the uppermost consolidated unit.

(4) For artesian wells, the casing shall penetrate the entire thickness of the overlying formation above the aquifer. The District may grant waivers for seating of casing within the confining zone above an artesian aquifer provided that:

(a) The casing extends a sufficient distance into the confining zone so as to prevent movement of water from the artesian aquifer to overlying aquifers;

(b) The District determines that such construction will not harm the water resources.

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.

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