[Ord. 262, 9/17/2007]
1. 
All well construction in the Township shall be in accordance with the standards set forth by the PA DEP Water Supply Manual (as revised at the date of well construction). If there is a conflict between the requirements of the PA DEP and the requirements listed below, the more restrictive shall be applicable:
A. 
The actual on-site work of drilling, constructing, altering or repairing a well shall be under the supervision of a person in possession of a valid well drillers license issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA DCNR).
B. 
All production wells shall be a minimum of six inches in diameter, cased to protect against contamination, in accordance with § 26-234 below. Water bearing formations that are known to be contaminated or those identified by PA DEP or the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as being in danger of contamination shall be sealed off with grout. Sealing shall be accomplished by a method approved by the PA DEP.
C. 
Prior to completion of the well, the casing shall be capped and any open annular space covered until the well has been grouted and the pump installed. The cap shall be either threaded onto the casing or be a friction type device which locks onto the outside of the casing.
D. 
After construction of the well, it shall be properly developed so as to obtain the best practical yield and quality. Testing of the well should be conducted as outlined in the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard A-100 (latest edition).
[Ord. 262, 9/17/2007]
1. 
The wellhead shall be constructed so as to assure the maximum protection of the well and to exclude entry of any contaminant.
2. 
When the casing is brought above grade or is located in an offset basement pump room, the top of the well casing shall be located not less than 18 inches above grade, above the one-hundred-year flood elevation or above the basement floor. The well head shall not be buried by soil, landscaping or any other material under any circumstances.
3. 
The pump shall be so located and designed to make the use of a pump pit unnecessary. Where a pump pit is already existing, adequate provisions shall be made for their drainage. Direct connections to a sanitary sewer or storm sewer shall not be permitted.
4. 
The wellhead shall be provided with either a pitless installation or a sanitary seal.
5. 
The space between the pump column and the casing of each well shall be provided with a vent which shall be protected with a down facing elbow or mushroom type head located at least 18 inches above flood levels. All vents shall be screened against the entry of insects.
6. 
Wells in which pumping equipment is not installed shall be properly capped to exclude the entry of contamination pending such installations.
7. 
All well caps must be inscribed with the well ID number, date drilled, well driller name, anticipated yield, depth and the U.S.G.S. elevation for the top of casing.
[Ord. 262, 9/17/2007]
Where used, pitless adaptors shall conform to the standards set forth by the PA DEP.
[Ord. 262, 9/17/2007]
All wells shall be provided with a watertight, 0.25 inch thick welded steel pipe casing. Pipe shall be in accordance with AWWA Standard C200. The minimum length of casing shall be 40 feet or 15 feet into bedrock, whichever is greater. All joints between sections of the casing shall be made by continuous welding (AWWA Standard C206). All casing shall be extended at least 18 inches above the final exterior grade, above the one-hundred-year flood elevation or above the basement floor. The well casing shall not be buried by soil, landscaping or any other material under any circumstances. The space between the earth and the outside of the casing shall be filled with cement grout to a distance of at least six feet below the ground surface. Grouting shall be in accordance with AWWA Standard A100.
[Ord. 262, 9/17/2007]
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All wells must be located at a safe distance from any possible source of contamination or pollution. If any potential source of pollution or contamination is suspected to be less than 100 feet from the proposed well site, a survey must be conducted and the results of the survey submitted to the Township. The survey shall locate and identify the potential source of pollution or contamination. It shall describe the geologic setting of the area. It shall determine the depth to groundwater and the direction of groundwater flow under natural conditions and during times when the well is being pumped and a cone of depression has been created. The survey shall be conducted by a qualified professional geologist or professional engineer.
2. 
The following minimum lateral distances shall apply for clay and loam soils with the stipulation that where more pervious soils such as sand and gravel are found, the distances shall be increased.
Potential Source of Pollution
Isolation Distance
(feet)
Delineated wetlands or 100-year floodplain
25
Storm drains, retention basins, storm water stabilization ponds, and rainwater pits
25
Community spray irrigation sites, sewage sludge and septage disposal sites
100
Lakes, ponds, streams or other surface waters
50
Farm silos, barnyards, manure pits or tanks or other storage areas of animal manure
200
Subsurface sewage absorption areas, elevated sand mounds, cesspools, sewage seepage pits, single family spray irrigation systems, etc.
100
Septic tanks, aerobic tanks, sewage pump tanks, holding tanks
50
Gravity sewer lines and drains carrying domestic sewage or industrial waste (unless item below applies)
50
Gravity sewer lines and drains using cast iron pipe with watertight lead caulked or neoprene gasketed joints, or Schedule 40 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe with solvent welded joints
10
Sewer lines and drains carrying domestic sewage or industrial waste under pressure (except welded steel pipe or concrete encased pipe)
50
Commercial preparation area or storage area of hazardous spray materials, fertilizers or chemicals; salt piles
300
[Ord. 262, 9/17/2007]
1. 
Prior to being placed into service, all wells shall be disinfected as set forth by the AWWA Standard C654 or the latest revision thereof at the time the well is put in service. The AWWA Standard C654 shall be an acceptable method under the Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22]. A sample bacteriological examination shall be collected by a licensed water analyst and analyzed for use as drinking water both before disinfection and after disinfection. A copy of the water analysis shall be submitted to the Township Code Official. In addition, groundwater supplies shall be disinfected if any of the following conditions occur:
A. 
When repairing or upgrading the well.
B. 
When repairing or replacing pumping equipment or conveyance lines.
C. 
If the existing well has been temporarily flooded or subjected to other possible contamination.
D. 
Upon receipt of a laboratory report indicating coliform bacteria contamination is present in the water supply.
[Ord. 262, 9/17/2007]
The requirement of the PA DEP for the well and mechanical systems involved in geothermal heating and cooling systems, as contained in the Ground Source Heat Pump Manual shall be followed by the applicant.
[Ord. 262, 9/17/2007]
1. 
All wells, test wells, uncompleted wells, and completed wells that are to be abandoned shall be sealed by the method listed below. A well is considered to be abandoned if it is no longer actively used for a period of one year or has been replaced. The guide to be followed in the sealing of abandoned wells is the restoration, as far as feasible, of the controlling geographical conditions that existed prior to the well being drilled or constructed. The owner of any well or test hole shall, upon proposal to abandon, notify the Township. The form provided by the DEP and BCHD for well abandonment shall be used and the Township shall be notified 24 hours prior to the work being started to allow for inspection of the work by the Township. Unless the Township desires to acquire the well, it shall be effectively sealed.
A. 
The well shall be measured for depth before it is sealed to ensure freedom from obstructions that may interfere with effective sealing operations.
B. 
The liner pipe shall be removed from all wells to ensure placement of an effective seal. If the liner cannot be readily removed, it shall be perforated to ensure that proper sealing has been achieved.
C. 
Concrete, cement grout, or neat cement shall be used as primary sealing materials and shall be placed from the bottom upward by methods that will avoid segregation or dilution of material.
D. 
Accurate records shall be kept of the entire abandonment procedure to demonstrate to the Township that the well has been properly sealed. The depth of each layer of all sealing and backfilling materials shall be recorded. The quantity of sealing material used for sealing shall be recorded with the municipality. Prior to sealing the well, measurements shall be taken to obtain the static water level.
E. 
The person responsible for sealing the well shall be responsible to submit a written report indicating the location (by longitude/latitude coordinates), the ground elevation at the location of the well, and the elevation of the static level of the water.
F. 
The current water well abandonment guidelines as published by PA DEP shall be followed for all well abandonments.