R 325.10831 New or reconditioned well; disinfection; water samples.

Rule 831. (1) A new or reconditioned well or pump installation or well facility which is opened for maintenance or inspection shall be pumped to waste until the water is as clear as reasonably possible. Thereafter, the well and pumping equipment shall be properly disinfected. (2) Before placing a new or reconditioned well or a well facility which is opened for maintenance or inspection into service, all of the following shall occur: (a) Testing shall show the water to be free of chlorine before collection of each bacteriologic sample. (b) Not fewer than 2 consecutive water samples for bacteriological analyses shall be collected from the well or well facility 24 hours apart, unless an alternate interval is approved by the department. (c) Each analysis shall not indicate the presence of coliform. Analyses for other contaminants may be required by the department.