Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-45 - Division of Water Resources
Chapter 0400-45-09 - Water Well Licensing Regulations and Well Construction Standards
Section 0400-45-09-.13 - REPAIR OF WATER WELLS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0400-45-09-.13

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) All materials used in the replacement or repair of any water well shall meet the requirements for a new installation.

(2) Plastic pipe approved by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and rated at 160 psi (SDR=26) may be used for liner casing. The liner casing shall be installed with centering guides to insure proper centering in the well and the annular space around the liner casing shall be completely sealed at both ends to repel the inflow of extraneous material from the lined interval.

(3) Repairs to wells completed with the top of the well casing terminating below ground shall include extending the well casing above land surface in accordance with subparagraph (5)(a) of Rule 0400-45-09-.10.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 69-10-101 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.

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