Plans and specifications

No public water well shall be constructed or modified, or water well pump, pitless unit, or other appurtenances be installed without prior approval of plans and specifications. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the department for review prior to construction. Note chapter 33.1-03-08. The plans and specifications shall include: 1. Proposed well location. 2. Location and depths of existing wells, location of septic tanks, absorption fields, sewers, barnyards, feedlots, landfills, and high water marks of lakes or streams with a radius of five hundred feet [152.4 meters]. 3. Elevation of highest known flood levels, upper terminal of well casing, floor of structure, and outside grade. 4. A schematic drawing of the well construction showing diameter and depth of drill holes, casing and liner diameters and depths, grouting depths, and other details as necessary to completely describe the proposed well. 5. Certification that the state engineer, state water commission, has issued a conditional water permit for the beneficial use of water from the well to be constructed, if such a permit is required pursuant to North Dakota Century Code section 61-04-02. Routine maintenance and repair does not require submission of plans and specifications.