R 325.1621 Location and construction of wells generally.

Rule 121. (1) All of the following provisions apply to well location: (a) A well shall be located with due consideration of all of the following: (i) Lot size. (ii) Hydrogeology. (iii) Site topography. (iv) Soil characteristics. (v) Other factors that are necessary to implement the provisions of these rules. (b) A well shall be located so that the well and its surrounding area can be kept in a sanitary condition. (c) A well shall be located so that access to the well for maintenance is provided. (d) A well shall be located so that damage and personal injury do not result from contact with utilities during the construction or service of the well. (2) A well shall be adequate in size, design, and development for the intended use giving due consideration to local groundwater conditions. (3) All of the following provisions apply to well construction: (a) A well shall be constructed to maintain existing natural protection against the contamination of aquifers. (b) A well shall be constructed to exclude all known sources of contamination from the well. (c) A well shall be constructed, equipped, and operated to prevent unnecessary discharge from flowing wells.