Private W ell Systems

1. Private Well Systems Independently owned and operated

2. Overview • Inspector conducts a visual inspection of system components • Looks for defective, damaged, corroded equipment • Determines whether the well is located near a contamination source • Checks for proper separation distances (varies from area to area) • Determines type of pump and whether it is surface or submersible • Determines whether a riser is present and if one is needed • Conducts pressure and liters per minute (LPM) flow rate • Inspector does NOT do formal code inspection • Does NOT disassemble equipment • Does NOT make repairs on equipment • Does NOT give cost estimates for repairs; refers and defers recommendations for repairs to qualified contractors

3. Well Types and Casings • All wells have some type of casing • Casing Type and design will depend on the well’s depth • Shallower wells are dug; bored and drilled wells can have concrete or metal casings

4. Well Types and Casings • Bored wells can be depths of up to 50 to 100 ft. • Drilled wells can be depths of up to 900 ft.

5. Well Location • Separation distances may vary from area to area • The well must be located away from possible ground source contamination • Potability samples can be taken for additional fees; samples should be submitted to a certified testing lab for analysis

6. Surface Pumps • Pump is generally located next to the pressure tank on the surface • Typically used for shallower wells

7. Types of Pumps

8. Submersible Pumps • Typically used for deeper wells • Pump located at bottom of well

9. Well Components • All wells, regardless of pump type, have a pressure tank • Tank size varies based on the needs of the dwelling

10. Well Components • Bladder-type pressure tanks

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