Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 232 - WELL DRILLERS AND PUMP INSTALLERS RULES
Chapter 4 - NEW WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION
Section 144-232-4-402.0 - TERMINATION OF WELL CASINGS BELOW GROUND SURFACE

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-232-4-402.0

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

402.1 General: Notwithstanding 401.0 and 403.0, which stipulate that well casings shall be terminated a minimum of 8 inches above the ground surface, it is possible to terminate a well casing below the ground surface if the following conditions are met:

402.2 Hazardous location: Locations in driveways, parking lots and walkways shall be considered potentially hazardous. Locations in lawn or yard areas, out of a direct walkway shall not be considered hazardous.

402.3 Advise owner: The well contractor shall advise the well owner of the advantages of leaving the well casing above ground, including but not limited to:

402.3.1 Easy access to well: Ease of locating the well should maintenance be needed;

402.3.2 Easy access to pump: Ease of access to the pump in all seasons when maintenance is needed;

402.3.3 Surface contamination protection: Protection against unwanted surface or ground waters; and

402.3.4 Additional protection: The additional construction requirements necessary if the top of the well be left below the land surface.

402.4 Owners request: Once advised, the well owner may request in writing that the top of the well be terminated below the land surface.

402.5 Construction requirements: The top of the well terminated below the land surface shall:

402.5.1 Road box: Be terminated in a drained, and/or slightly elevated road box with an appropriate, secure cover.

402.5.2 Sealed cap: Be completely sealed to prevent the entrance of surface water, soil, or other matter.

402.5.3 Venting: Be properly vented to avoid the creation of a vacuum. Vents shall be constructed in a manner such that they will not become blocked or allow contamination to enter the well.

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