[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Borough of Florham Park 5-5-1982 by Ord. No. BH 2-82; amended in its entirety by the Borough Council of the Borough of Florham Park 12-17-1996 by Ord. No. 15-96. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 103.
Drainage facilities — See Ch. 113.
Fire hydrants — See Ch. 125.
Sewers — See Ch. 193.
Surface water management — See Ch. 215.
Water — See Ch. 244.
Sewage disposal systems — See Ch. 269.
A code regulating the location, construction, alteration, use and supervision of public noncommunity and nonpublic water systems and fixing fees and prescribing penalties for violations, being known as the "Standards for the Construction of Public Noncommunity and Nonpublic Water Systems," N.J.S.A. 58:11-23 et seq., and "Safe Drinking Water Act," N.J.S.A. 58-12A-1 et seq., January 1978, and N.J.A.C. 7:10, Subchapter 12, is hereby adopted.
Said code established and adopted by this chapter is described and commonly known as the "Standards for the Construction of Public Noncommunity and Nonpublic Water Systems," N.J.S.A. 58:11-23 et seq., and "Safe Drinking Water Act," N.J.S.A. 58:12A-1 et seq., January 1978, and N.J.A.C. 7:10, Subchapter 12.
Three copies of said Standards for the Construction of Public Noncommunity and Nonpublic Water Systems, N.J.S.A. 58:11-23 et seq. and the Safe Drinking Water Act, N.J.S.A. 58:12A-1 et seq., January 1978, and N.J.A.C. 7:10, Subchapter 12, have been placed on file at the Board of Health upon the introduction of this chapter and will remain on file in said office for the use and examination by the public.
A. 
No person shall locate, construct or alter any public noncommunity or nonpublic water system until a permit for the location has been issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Commissioner.
B. 
Application for a permit to locate, construct or alter any public noncommunity or nonpublic water system shall be made to the Board of Health by the well driller or the owner of the property on forms furnished by said Board. The application shall be signed by the well driller and the property owner.
C. 
No permit to locate and construct a new public noncommunity or nonpublic water system shall be issued until the design and location of the well and sewage disposal system on said property has been approved by the Sanitary Inspector, nor shall a permit be issued to alter an existing or construct a public noncommunity or nonpublic water system where there is danger of pollution of said water supply from any source.
D. 
In case any permit or certificate required by this chapter is denied by the Board of Health, a hearing shall be held within 30 days after request therefor is made by the applicant. Upon such hearing, the Board of Health may affirm, modify or reverse its previous determination within 15 days after the date of such hearing.
The following fees and charges are herewith established:
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For the filing of an application and plans to the Department of Public Works for a permit to locate and construct a public noncommunity or nonpublic water system or to alter an existing public noncommunity or nonpublic water system: $500.
B. 
For the issuance of a permit by the Department of Public Works to locate and construct or alter public noncommunity or nonpublic water system: $100.
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For each inspection by the Department of Public Works or its agent after the first inspection of a water system or part thereof caused by failure of the applicant to comply with the provisions of the aforesaid code: an inspection fee of $150 per hour.
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For all other inspections by the Department of Public Works or its agent (relative to the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act): an inspection fee of $150 per hour, including certificate of occupancy inspection.
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The actual on-site work of drilling, construction, altering and repairing a well shall be under the supervision of a person in possession of a valid license issued by the New Jersey Well Drillers Examining and Advisory Board.
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During construction, the area surrounding the well shall be maintained in a clean condition, and surface drainage shall be diverted away from the well. When unattended, the well opening must be covered and secured.
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Casing depths. The minimum depth of casing shall be 50 feet.
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Sealing.
(1) 
The annular space outside of the casing shall be filled with a neat portland cement grout or a one-to-one ration cement; said grout shall be of approved consistency extending from the bottom of the casing to the surface slab and shall be placed on one continuous operation from the bottom upward to keep voids to a minimum.
(2) 
An alternate method of sealing is as follows:
(a) 
Prepare grout as required and in sufficient quantity to fill the fifty-foot drilled hole to within two or three feet of the surface.
(b) 
Plug the distal end of the first length of casing with a material that can be drilled out, such as wood, plastic, soft metal, etc.
(c) 
Drop the casing through the grout, centering it in the hole. It may be necessary to drive in the 50 feet of casing.
(d) 
Drill out the plug and finish drilling the well to the water table.
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After construction of the well, it shall be properly developed so as to obtain the best practical yield and quality of water to be derived therefrom. The water produced shall be visibly free of sand and/or silt.
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The contractor shall notify the Sanitary Inspector at least two days in advance, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, for the inspection of the grouting and installation of the casing.
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Any test the Sanitary Inspector or the professional engineer may require shall be performed by the water supply contractor at no cost to the Board of Health.
When the work is completed, the owner or well driller shall submit a well record on forms furnished by the Board of Health. Said record must be certified by a professional engineer or licensed well driller. Application for a certificate of occupancy shall not be approved until the record is fully completed and submitted. If inspection or site visit is required by the Department of Public Works or its agent there shall be a fee of $150 per hour charged.
Should a well supplying water for any other purpose than a residence diminish the supply of any existing well in the area, the Board of Health may require that the number of gallons per minute being pumped from said well be reduced so that the supply in the existing well or wells shall be restored to normal.
The Board of Health may adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary in connection with this chapter and Standards for the Construction of Public Noncommunity and Nonpublic Water Systems, New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection.