Height of finished well

Height of finished well. (1) General requirements. Except as provided in sub. (3) , a pump installer shall ensure that the watertight well casing pipe for a well terminates at least 12 inches above the established ground surface, above a pumphouse or building floor or above any concrete or asphalt platform surrounding the well casing. (2) Driveway ramps. When a low capacity well is located in an area of traffic or where the well terminus is at risk of contact by vehicles, machinery, equipment or any other hazard that poses a significant threat of damage to the well terminus, the well shall be protected from physical damage by either using rigid metal posts or comparable barriers or by terminating it within a driveway ramp constructed in accordance with s. NR 812.36 . (3) Wells in floodplains. For a well in a floodplain, the top of a well and an overflow outlet from a flowing well shall terminate at least 2 feet above the regional flood elevation. A pit or alcove may not be installed to enclose a well or pump installation. (5) Wells in walkout basements. When a well terminates in a walkout basement meeting the requirements of s. NR 812.08 (2) (d) , the top of the well shall terminate a minimum of 12 inches above the basement floor.