<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 22-228. - Well head completion and equipment.</div>
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               (a)
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               The top of the casing shall be cut off smooth and level, be free from dents and cracks,
               and shall terminate a minimum of 12 inches above ground level and at least six inches
               above the concrete slab around the casing.
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               (b)
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               The identification plate, if removed or obscured during pump installation, shall be
               relocated and securely attached to the well casing or enclosure floor around the casing
               by the person installing the pump and pumping equipment.
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               (c)
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               The well head shall be completely enclosed except on wells with turbine or other type
               pumps and pumping equipment designed for all weather conditions. The enclosure shall
               be well drained and constructed to prevent the entrance of surface and rain water,
               insects and rodents, and to protect the well head equipment against freezing. The
               enclosure shall have a concrete floor with a thickness of at least four inches and
               extending a minimum of two feet outward from the outer well casing. The top of the
               floor shall be at least two inches above land surface and shall slope away from the
               well casing in all directions. A conduit of sufficient size shall be cast into the
               floor to provide for installing the pump piping and wiring through the floor. The
               space between the piping and wiring and the conduit walls shall be sealed.
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               (d)
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               All piping, wiring, and vents shall enter the well at least eight inches above land
               surface.
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               (e)
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               Every well shall be equipped by the person completing the well head with a usable
               access port.
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               (1)
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               The access port shall be located directly on top of the well if the pump is offset
               from the well.
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               (2)
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               For wells on which the pump is installed directly over the well, an access port pipe
               shall be installed through the pump base or outside of the well casing, and terminate
               inside the well casing at some point below the base of the pump.
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               (3)
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               The access port shall have a minimum inside diameter of one-half inch, so that the
               position of the water level may be determined at any time.
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               (4)
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               The access port shall be installed and maintained in such a manner as to prevent the
               entrance of water, dust, insects, or other foreign material, and to permit ready access
               for water-level measurements.
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               (f)
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               Every well that flows to the surface under natural pressure shall be equipped with
               a valve so that the flow can be completely stopped. Well owners shall be responsible
               for the operation and maintenance of the valve.
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               (g)
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               Any suction line installed underground between the well and pump shall be surrounded
               by six inches of cement, or encased in a larger pipe that is sealed at each end.
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               (h)
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               The well shall be properly vented at the well head to allow for the pressure changes
               within the well except when a suction lift type pump is used.
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               (i)
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               A hose bibb shall be installed at the well head by the person installing the pump
               for obtaining water samples. In the case of offset jet pump installations the hose
               bibb shall be installed on the return (pressure) side of the jet pump piping.
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               (j)
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               A priming tee shall be installed at the well head in conjunction with offset jet pump
               installations.
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               (Ord. of 8-9-93, Â§ V(i))
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