New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
We - Water Well Board
Chapter We 600 - STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND ABANDONMENT OF WELLS
Part We 603 - WELL MAINTENANCE
Section We 603.01 - Active Wells

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules We 603.01

Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024

Active wells shall be maintained as follows:

(a) A well casing shall not be terminated below ground surface, except as specified in We 602.35.

(b) A well with a casing inside diameter of 4 to 12 inches shall be equipped with a well cover with an o-ring, gasket or other seal to prevent the entrance of insects or other foreign matter into the well.

(c) A well with a casing inside diameter less than 4 inches shall be fitted with a secure cap or plug.

(d) A well constructed by excavation shall be equipped with a concrete cover or shall be enclosed in a locked structure specifically designed to house the well. Where a well house is provided, covers other than concrete shall be permitted.

(e) A monitoring well shall be fitted with a secured tamper proof well cover.

#3046, eff 7-2-85; EXPIRED: 7-2-91

New. #6449, eff 1-29-97; ss by #7307, eff 6-13-00; ss by #9179, eff 6-13-08

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