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Dr. Spiro Macris called the regular business meeting of the New
Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:00 A.M.
on Wednesday, March 1, 1995, in the Carl Thomas Durham
Auditorium, New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD) ,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
Spiro J. Macris, DDS, Chairman
Dennis L. Jackson, DVM, Vice-Chairman
Mary Lou Alford, RN
Thomas V. Clancy, MD
John M. Coble
Mary King Dean
W. Keith Elmore, RPh.
Robert G. Greer
Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD
Mark A. Veenstra, PE
Estelle G. Whitted, RN
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances De Vane, Recording Secretary
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Mrs. Mary Lou Alford presented the invocation.
Dr. Macris called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting
on February 1, 1995. The minutes were corrected and approved.
Recognitions:
New Employee
Dr. Macris introduced and welcomed the following new health
department employee:
Ms. Vivian P. Mears, Public Health Nurse, Epidemiology
Super Staff Award Winner
On behalf of the New Hanover County Board of Health, Dr. Macris
recognized and congratulated Ms. Mamie Nixon-Carlos, Community
Health Assistant, Child Health, recipient of the Semi-Annual
Super Staff Award.
Good Samaritan
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Dr. Macris commended Ms. Jamie Kilgore, Animal Control Officer,
Animal Control Services, for her Good Samaritan Act, an attempt
to save a man's life, on December 16, 1994.
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Department Focal:
Ms. Leslie Ramshaw, Project ASSIST Health Educator, gave a I
department focal on the "Commit To Quit" Project sponsored by New
Hanover Regional Medical Center, Physicians Health Plan and
Project ASSIST from January 16 through February 16, 1995. In
conclusion of the "Commit To Quit" Contest, the New
Hanover/Brunswick Project ASSIST Coalition gave a celebration on
February 16 at the Coastline Convention Center honoring
smoke-free participants.
Committee Reports:
Budget
Mr. Mark Veenstra, Chairman, Budget Committee, reported that the
Committee met on February 1 and February 9, 1995, to review the
Proposed NHCHD Budget Fiscal Year (FY) 1995-96. He stated the
Budget Request is decreased approximately $2.6 million from the
Budgeted FY 1994-95. On February 13, 1995, the FY 1995-96 Budget
is due in the County BUdget Office.
Environmental Health
Mr. Coble, Chairman, Environmental Health Committee, reported
that the Committee met at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 27, 1995. I
The final draft of the Rules Governing Private Water Supplies
were presented from Committee to the Board of Health for their
consideration and proposed adoption at the April 5, 1995 Board
meeting.
Ms. Dianne Harvell, Environmental Health Director, explained
that the proposed private water regulations will now conform with
state regulations. Mr. Greer suggested that future drafts of
regulations should document where changes are suggested.
Mr. Coble recommended from Committee and the Board of Health
decided to advertise that the Board plans to vote on the
proposed adoption of the Rules Governing Private Water Supplies
at the April 5, 1995 Board of Health meeting.
Mr. Coble stated Massage and Tattoo Parlor Regulations will be
addressed at the April 5, 1995 Board meeting.
Executive
Dr. Macris, Chairman, Executive Committee, reported that the
Execu ti ve Commi t tee met at 6 : 15 P . M. on Monday, February 20 ,
1995. The Executive Committee business will be acted on later in
the meeting.
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Health Promotions
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Dr. Paul, Chairman, Health Promotions Committee, reported that
the Health Promotions Committee met at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday,
February 21, 1995, and held a Public Forum at the health
department for citizens to address the Committee regarding the
proposal to exempt bingo establishments from the New Hanover
County Board of Health Smoking Control Regulation (SCR) effective
January 1, 1995.
Unfinished Business:
Smoking Control Regulation and Bingo Establishments
Dr. Paul recommended from the Health Promotions Committee to
exclude bingo establishments from the SCR.
Mr. Parker informed the Board of Health that the Onslow County
Board of Health amended their SCR to exempt Bingo Establishments
from their smoking regulation.
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After a lengthy discussion, the Board of Health decided to
advertise for the proposed exemption of bingo establishments from
the SCR and to vote on the adoption of the amended New Hanover
County Board of Health Smoking Control Regulation at the April 5,
1995 Board meeting.
It was the consensus of the Board of Health that public comment
will not be permitted at the April 5, 1995 Board meeting.
Animal Control Update
Ms. Jean McNeil, Animal Control Services Supervisor, announced
the new Animal Control Services facility is completed and ready
for inspections. The Dedication of the Animal Control Services
Building is to be at 8: 00 A.M. prior to the April 5 Board of
Health Meeting.
Animal Control Trust Fund
Mr. Coble informed the Board that county funds are not available
for the installation of a video security system at the new
Animal Control Services facility. He presented a proposal from
Radio Shack in the amount of $3,022.54 for the purchase of the
security system. Mr. Coble requested a proposal from the Board
for the Animal Control Trust Fund to pay for this security
system. This trust fund is funded by private contributors and
the sale of cat carcasses.
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Mr. Coble moved for the Board of Health to recommend to the New
Hanover County Commissioners the expenditure of $3,022.54 from
the Animal Control Trust Fund for the purchase of the video
monitoring security system at the Animal Control Services
Facility. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
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Guard Care/Wellness Fair, April 29 and 30, 1995
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Mr. Parker, Chairman, On Guard For Health ( OGFH) Committee,
reported that plans for the "On Guard for Health" Health Fair on
April 29 and 30, 1995, are progressing. The health fair is to be
held at the First Baptist Church Activity Center, Trask Middle
School and the health department.
New Business:
Heal th Director Evaluation
Dr. Macris requested that Board members complete their
performance appraisal evaluations on Mr. Parker, Health Director.
Healthy CarolinianR Request Fundinq
Dr. Macris recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board
of Health to endorse the expenditure of a $11,000 grant from the
Maternal and Child Health Division, Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources (DEHNR) to fund a project of the
Healthy Carolinians for producing a video.
Ms. Beth Deaton, Healthy Carolinians Committee Member, explained
the video is to be used by the Committee to inform women of the
accessibility and importance of prenatal care. These funds have I
been set aside by DEHNR and cannot be disbursed without the
support of the Board of Health and New Hanover County
Commissioners.
Dr. Macris moved from the Executive Committee to recommend to the
New Hanover County Commissioners the approval for the expenditure
of the $11,000 DEHNR funds for the video to inform women how to
access prenatal care. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Approval of 1on; mal Control Services Build; ng Dedication Plaques
Mr. Parker displayed a plaque to be hung in the new Animal
Control Services facility which was donated by Donna Neal,
Chairman of the Animal Control Advisory Committee, with the
inscription:
BUILDING DEDICATED
TO THE
ANIMALS
OF
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
MAY IT ALWAYS BE A SAFE HAVEN
The Board voted to approve the above wording and acceptance of I
the plaque donated by Mrs. Neal for the Animal Control Services
facility. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
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Mrs. Alford requested that a note of appreciation be written to
Mrs. Neal for her donation of the above plaque to the Animal
Control Services facility.
Mr. Parker submitted a proposal for a second dedication plaque to
be placed at the entrance on the exterior of the Animal Control
building naming 1995 New Hanover County Commissioners and Board
of Health members. The Board of Health requested that Mr. Parker
include names of past County Commissioners and Board of Health
members on the Animal Control Services dedication plaque.
Conunents:
Board of Health Members:
Smart Start
Dr. Clancy requested information regarding the status of the
Smart Start Program. He stated Smart Start is in 32 North
Carolina Counties. Mr. Parker stated he would research this
issue for the Board.
Dangerous Dog Panel
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Mr. Elmore and Dr. Macris encouraged Board members to attend a
Dangerous Dog Panel session.
Health Director:
County Commissioners Approve Two New Nutrition Positions
Mr. Parker informed the Board that on Monday, February 27, the
New Hanover County Commissioners approved the following new
positions in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program:
Clerical Specialist I (24 hours per week)
Nutritionist III (20 hours per week)
Mobile Wellness Proposal (Letter of Intent) Not Accepted
Mr. Parker stated the letter of intent submitted to the Kate B.
Reynolds Charitable Trust for a Mobile Wellness Van for a Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention Program in New Hanover County
was rejected.
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Board of Health Sponsored Staff Luncheon, April 25, 1995, 12 NOON
The Board of Health sponsored Staff Luncheon will be held on
April 25, 1995.
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CPR Certification Classes
CPR Certification Classes will be held on Monday, March 27, 8:30
A.M. 3: 30 P.M. at the health department. Instructors are
Janet McCumbee, Child Health Director, and CYndi Meredith, Health
Educator. Board members were invited to attend these session.
Consolidation Commission For.med
Mr. Greer informed the Board on Monday, February 27, at a joint
meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and the
Wilmington City Council, both governing bodies voted to form a
Consolidation Study Commission to plan for the consolidation of
New Hanover County. If this plan is approved by voters, it is to
be effective July 1, 1996. Mr. Greer reported if the plan is
not approved, the Wilmington City Council plans to annex portions
of New Hanover County.
Adj ourmnent:
There being no further business Dr. Macris adjourned the meeting
at 9:50 A.M.
1 0 J. Macris, DDS
Cha rman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH
RULES GOVERNING WATER SUPPLY WELLS
IN
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
EFFECTIVE APRIL 5, 1995
Table Of Contents
Section
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GENERAL PROVISIONS . . . .
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3004 PERMITS . . . . . . . . . .
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3005 STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION. . . . . .
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3006 PUMPS AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT · . · · ·
3007 DISINFECTION . . . · . . . .
3008 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. · · · . · . . . ·
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Section 3000 Purpose
To establish standards for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance and
repair of water supply wells so as to minimize the risk of disease transmission through the
consumption of groundwater, the New Hanover County Board Of Health declares that the
following rules for protection of the public health are hereby adopted pursuant to
authority granted by Chapter 130A Section 39 of the North Carolina General Statutes,
and shall apply throughout New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Section 3001 General Provisions
(a) Scope No person shall construct, install, operate, repair or abandon, or cause to be
constructed, installed, operated, repaired or abandoned any water supply well contrary
to the provisions of these Rules. These Rules supersede regulations, requirements, rules
and standards relative to water supply wells previously adopted by the New Hanover
County Board Of Health.
(b) Conflict The provisions of any federal, state or municipal law, ordinance,
regulation or rule establishing requirements and standards affording greater protection
to the public health, safety and welfare, and the groundwater resources shall prevail
within the jurisdiction of such agency or municipality over requirements and standards
established by these Rules.
(c) Permits And Inspections Prior to being utilized as a source of water for human
consumption, all new water supply wells shall be inspected, found to conform with these
Rules and found free of coliform bacteria. The Department shall conduct inspections of
new water supply wells as soon as practicable after notification of construction or
installation. The Department shall conduct inspections of existing water supply wells
when construction and/or further development on or of a property is proposed so as to
assure that minimum horizontal separation distances from potential sources of
contamination are maintained.
Section 3002 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these Rules:
Abandon means to discontinue the use of and to seal the well according to the
requirements of Section 3009 of these Rules.
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Access port means an opening in the well casing or well head installed for the primary
purpose of determining the water level in the well.
Board Of HeaUh means the New Hanover County Board Of Health.
Construction or installation of wells means all acts necessary to construct or install wells
intended for domestic use including the location and excavation of the well, placement of
casings, fittings, grouting, screens, development and testing.
Contamination means any foreign material of such nature and quantity as to cause
degradation of the quality of water.
Department means the New Hanover County Health Department or its authorized
representative.
Director means Director of the New Hanover County Health Department or his (her)
authorized representative.
Domestic use means water used for human consumption, bathing or other general
household purposes.
Establishments operating under permit and/or inspection by the Department means
establishments or facilities such as but not limited to restaurants, food stands, drink
stands, temporary restaurants, temporary food stands, school lunchrooms, commissaries,
meat and/or seafood markets, sandwich manufacturers, hospitals, rest/nursing homes,
educational institutions, other institutions and schools; local confinement, residential care,
child day care, migrant housing and lodging facilities; and, bed and breakfast homes,
summer camps and swimming pools.
Owner means any person who holds the fee or other property rights in the well being
constructed. A well is real property and its construction on land rests ownership in the
land owner except when a written agreement to the contrary exists and indicates
otherwise.
Permit means a written document issued by the Department permitting the construction
or installation of a water supply well as defined in these Rules.
Person means any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust,
corporation or company.
Public water system means a water system as defined in 15A NCAC 18C (Rules Governing
Public Water Supplies).
Water supply system means in addition the well, pump and pipe used in connection with
or pertaining to the operation of a water supply including pumps, pipes, pressure tanks
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and fittings.
Water supply well means a well constructed or installed to access and provide
groundwater as a source of water to be utilized for domestic purposes.
Wdl means any excavation that is bored, cored, drilled, dug or otherwise constructed or
installed for the purpose of locating, testing or withdrawing groundwater, or that may
control, divert or otherwise cause the movement of water from or into any aquifer.
Well driller or contractor means any person engaged in the business of constructing or
installing wells.
Well head means the upper terminal of the well including ports, seals, valves and other
attachments.
Section 3003 Registration
(a) Every person engaged in the business of drilling, boring, coring, constructing,
installing or repairing water supply wells shall register annually with the Department.
(b) Any person seeking to register with the Department shall initiate the process by
submitting to the Director:
(1) a properly completed registration application form;
(2) evidence of valid registration with the North Carolina Department Of
Environment, Health And Natural Resources; and,
(3) a registration fee established by the Board Of Health.
(c) To verify an applicant's or registrant's preparation to comply with these Rules, the
Department may periodically inspect equipment, machinery and materials, and observe
and/or review procedures utilized to drill, bore, core, construct, install or repair water
supply wells.
(d) A registration fee established by the Board Of Health is payable at the time of
initial application and, thereafter, during the period from July 1 to July 31 of each year.
(e) Registration shall expire and become invalid on August 1 of each year. In order
to continuously maintain valid registration with the Department, a person shall do the
following during the time period from July 1 to July 31 of each year:
(1) submit to the Director a properly completed registration application form;
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(2) submit to the Director evidence of valid registration with the North Carolina
Department Of Environment, Health And Natural Resources;
(3) demonstrate the availability and utilization of equipment, machinery,
materials and procedures necessary to comply with these Rules; and,
(4) submit to the Director a registration fee established by the Board Of Health.
(t) If the applicant complies with items (b), (c) and (d), or item (e) ofthis Section, then
the Director may issue a certificate of registration.
(g) Upon determination of willful violation ofthese Rules, registration shall be subject
to revocation by the Director. Reissue of a revoked registration shall only be done in
accordance with specific conditions and procedures prescribed by the Board Of Health.
Section 3004 Permits
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or install a water supply well
without first obtaining a permit from the Department. The permit shall be secured by the
owner or hislher authorized agent prior to construction or installation of a water supply
well. Permits shall become invalid five (S) years from the date of issue if the water supply
well has not been constructed or installed. Alterations and/or physical changes to a
permitted water supply well site may be sufficient to invalidate the permit, if the
Department determines the site no longer conforms with the requirements specified in
these Rules. When a permit is declared invalid by the Department or has become invalid
due to the lapse of time since the date of issue, the construction or installation shall not be
commenced nor completed until a new (valid) water supply well permit has been obtained.
(b) A well that serves as a source of supply for a public water system shall comply with
permit requirements established by the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources in accordance with lSA NCAC 18C (Rules Governing
Public Water Supplies).
(c) A well that serves as a source of supply for a water supply system serving an
establishment operating under permit and/or inspection by the Department shall comply
with permit and other pertinent requirements established in these Rules as well as
standards established by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources in accordance with 15A NCAC 18A (Rules Governing Protection Of
Water Supplies).
(d) The location of any proposed water supply well other than one that will serve as
a source of supply for a public water system shall be approved and permitted by the
Department prior to the beginning of any building construction and/or related activity on
property.
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(e) Any person seeking to obtain a well permit from the Department shall initiate the
process by:
(1) submitting to the Department a properly completed well permit application
form;
(2) submitting to the Department a scaled plot plan indicating the proposed
location for the building foundation, plumbing stub-out, sewer connection and
other pertinent information; and,
(3) submitting to the Department a site evaluation/permit fee established by the
Board Of Health.
(I) The driller or contractor shall not commence any well construction or installation
activity until the permit has been obtained. Through the duration of construction or
installation procedures, the contractor shall maintain the well permit on the property.
(g) The Director is authorized to revoke any permit issued pursuant to these Rules
upon determination that compliance with the provisions of these Rules is not being fully
achieved. Reissue of a revoked permit shall only be done in accordance with specific
conditions and procedures prescribed by the Director.
Section 300S Standards Of Construction
(a) Water supply wells shall conform to the standards of construction established in
and to any future amendments of ISA NCAC 2C (Well Construction Standards: Criteria
And Standards Applicable To Water Supply And Certain Other Wells) with the exception
of Subparagraph (i)(S)(A-E) of Rule .0107. These include but are not limited to the
following criteria: location; source of water; drilling fluids and additives; casing;
grouting; well screens; gravel and sand-packed wells; well development; and, well head
completion with the exception of Subparagraph (i)(S)(A-E) of Rule .0107.
(b) Location.
(1) A water supply well shall not be located in an area generally subject to
flooding. Areas which have a propensity for flooding include those with concave
slope, alluvial or colluvial soils, gullies, depressions and drainage ways.
(2) The minimum horizontal separation between a well, intended for a single-
family residence or other non-public water system, and potential sources of
groundwater contamination shall be as follows unless otherwise specified:
(A) Septic tank and nitrification field. . . . . . . 100 ft.
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(B) Other subsurface soil absorption
wastewater disposal system .. ...... 100 ft.
(C) Industrial or municipal sludge-
spreading or wastewater-irrigation sites. . . . 100 ft.
(D) Water-tight sewage or liquid-waste
collection or transfer facility.. ..... 50 ft.
(E) Other sewage and liquid-waste
collection or transfer facility. . . . . 100 ft.
(F) Cesspools and privies. . . . . . . . 100 ft.
(G)
Animal feedlots or manure piles
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· 100 ft.
(H) Fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide or
other chemical storage areas . . . . . . . . 100 ft.
(I) Non-hazardous waste storage,
treatment or disposal lagoons . . .
· 100 ft.
(J) Sanitary landfills . . . . . . . .
· 500 ft.
(K) Other non-hazardous solid waste landfills .
· 100 ft.
(L)
Animal barns. . . .
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· 100 ft.
(M)
Building foundations.
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50 ft.
(N)
Surface water bodies.
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50 ft.
(0) Chemical or petroleum fuel underground
storage tanks regulated under 15A NCAC 2N:
(i)
with secondary containment. .
50 ft.
(ii)
without secondary containment . .
· 100 ft.
(P) All other potential sources of
groundwater contamination. . . . . . . . . 100 ft.
(3) For a well serving a single-family dwelling where lot size or other fixed
conditions preclude the separation distances specified in Subparagraph (b )(2) of
this Rule, the required separation distances shall be the maximum possible but
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shall in no case be less than the following:
(A) Septic tank and nitrification field. . . . . . . 50 ft.
(B) Water-tight sewage or liquid-waste
collection or transfer facility
· 25 ft.
(C) Building foundations. .
· 25 ft.
(D) Cesspool or privies. .
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· 50 ft.
(4) A well or well system, serving more than one single-family dwelling but with
a designed capacity of less than 100,000 gpd, shall meet the separation
requirements specified in Subparagraph (b )(2) of this Rule.
(c) Source Of Water.
(1) The source of water shall not be from a water bearing zone or aquifer
that is known to be contaminated.
(2) The source shall be at least 20 feet below the land surface.
(d) Well Head Completion. A continuous bond concrete slab or well house concrete
floor extending at least two (2) feet horizontally around the outside of the well casing shall
be provided. The minimum thickness for the concrete slab or floor shall be four (4)
inches. The slab or floor shall slope to drain away from the well casing.
Section 3006 Pumps And Pumping Equipment
(a) The pumping capacity of the pump shall be consistent with the intended use and
yield characteristics of the well.
(b) The pump and related equipment for the well shall be conveniently located to
permit easy access and removal for maintenance and repair.
(c) The base plate of a pump placed directly over the well shall be designed to form a
watertight seal with the well casing or pump foundation.
(d) In installations where the pump is not located directly over the well, the annular
space between the casing and pump intake or discharge piping shall be closed with a
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watertight seal designed specifically for this purpose.
(e) The well shall be properly vented at the well head to allow for pressure changes
within the well except when a suction lift type pump is used.
(I) A hose bibb for obtaining water samples shall be installed at the well head by the
person installing the pump. In the case of offset jet pump installations, the hose bibb shall
be installed on the return (pressure) side of the jet pump piping.
(g) A priming tee shall be installed at the well head in conjunction with offset jet pump
installations.
(h) Joints of any suction line installed underground between the well and pump shall
be tight under system pressure.
(i) The drop piping and electrical wiring used in connection with the pump shall meet
all applicable underwriters specifications.
ü) Contaminated water shall not be used for priming the pump.
Section 3007 Disinfection
Wells and distribution systems shall be disinfected upon completion of
construction/installation, maintenance, repairs, pump installation and testing as follows:
(a) Sufficient quantities of chlorine shall be placed in the well to produce a chlorine
residual of at least 100 parts per million (ppm) in the well. A chlorine solution may be
prepared by dissolving high test calcium hypochlorite (trade names include HTH, Chlor-
Tabs, etc.) in water. About 0.12 lbs. or two ounces of calcium hypochlorite containing 70
percent available chlorine is needed per 100 gallons of water for 100 ppm chlorine
residual. As an example, a well having a diameter of two inches, has a volume of about
two-tenths gallon per foot. If the well has 200 feet of water, the minimum amount of
hypochlorite required would be 0.048 lbs. (0.2 x 200 feet = 40 gallons, 0.12 lbs. per 100
gallons, 0.12 x 0.40 = 0.048Ibs.).
(b) Chlorine shall be placed in the well by one of the following or an equivalent
method:
(1) Drop chlorine tablets in the top of the well and allow them to settle to the
bottom.
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(2) Place chlorine solution in the bottom of the well by using a bailer or by
pouring the solution through the drill rod, hose or pipe placed in the bottom of the
well. Flush the chlorine solution from the drill rod, hose or pipe with water or air.
(c) Agitate the water in the well to insure thorough dispersion of chlorine.
(d) Thoroughly rinse the well casing, pump column and any other equipment above
the water level in the well with chlorine solution as a part of the disinfection process.
( e) Allow the chlorine solution to stand in the well and distribution system for a period
of at least 24 hours.
(1) Open outdoor faucets until the well and distribution system is free of chlorine
before putting the system into service.
(g) A sample of the water shall be collected and analyzed for bacteria by the
Department or a certified water analysis laboratory after chlorine has been removed from
the well and distribution system, and prior to use of the water.
(h) If contamination persists after repeated disinfection, then the Department may
require the well to be abandoned and sealed in accordance with Section 3009 of these
Rules.
(i) Additional water analyses may be required if the Department has reason to suspect
that harmful contaminates are present.
Section 3008 Maintenance And Repair
(a) Every well shall be maintained in a condition whereby it will conserve and protect
the groundwater resources, and whereby it will not be a source or channel of
contamination or pollution to the water supply or any aquifer.
(b) All materials used in the maintenance, replacement or repair of any well shall meet
the requirements for new installation.
(c) Broken, punctured or otherwise defective or unserviceable casing, screens, fixtures,
seals or any part of the well head shall be repaired or replaced, or the well shall be
properly abandoned.
(d) Maintenance or repairs to either wells, pumps or pumping equipment which
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necessitate breaking of the well seal or otherwise exposing the well head, shall also require
chlorination of the well and distribution system prior to resuming use as a water supply.
Section 3009 Abandonment
(a) Any well which has been abandoned, either temporarily or permanently, shall be
abandoned in accordance with one of the following procedures:
(1) Temporal)' Abandonment Upon temporary removal from service or prior
to being put into service, the well shall be sealed with a water-tight cap or seal
compatible with casing and installed so that it cannot be removed easily by hand.
The well shall be maintained whereby it is not a source or channel for
contamination during temporary abandonment. Every temporarily abandoned
well shall be protected with a casing.
(2) Permanent Abandonment All casing and screen materials may be removed
prior to initiation of abandonment procedures if such removal will not cause or
contribute to contamination of the groundwaters. Any casing not grouted in
accordance with Section 3005 of these Rules shall be removed or properly grouted.
The entire depth of the well shall be sounded before it is sealed to insure freedom
from obstructions that may interfere with sealing operations. The well shall be
thoroughly disinfected prior to sealing. In the case of gravel-packed wells in which
the casing and screens have not been removed, neat-cement shall be injected into
the well completely filling it from the bottom of the casing to the top. Bored wells
shall be completely filled with cement grout, dry clay or material excavated during
boring of the well and then compacted in place. Wells other than bored wells
constructed in unconsolidated formations shall be completely filled with cement
grout by introducing it through a pipe extending to the bottom of the well which
can be raised as the well is filled. Wells constructed in consolidated rock
formations or that penetrate zones of consolidated rock may be filled with cement,
sand, gravel or drill cuttings opposite the zones of consolidated rock. The top of
the sand, gravel or cutting fill shall be at least five (5) feet below the top of the
consolidated rock. The remainder of the well shall be filled only with cement grout.
(b) Any well which acts as a source or channel of contamination shall be repaired or
permanently abandoned within thirty (30) days of notification by the Department.
( c) The drilling contractor shall permanently abandon any well in which the casing has
not been installed or from which the casing has been removed, prior to removing
equipment from the site.
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(d) The owner shall be responsible for permanent abandonment of a well except:
(1) as otherwise specified in these Rules; or,
(2) if well abandonment is required because the drilling contractor improperly
locates, constructs or completes the well.
Section 3010 Records
(a) Any person completing a well shall provide to the Department and owner a record
of the construction or installation within the subsequent thirty (30) day time period.
(b) The record shall include at least the following information: owner's name and
address; location with actual horizontal separation distances from all known potential
sources of contamination; diameter; depth; depth of casing; method and depth of
grouting; formation log; static water level; pumping water level; yield; and, date of
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completion or installation.
(c) The record shall include certification by the well driller or contractor that
construction or installation was completed as required by these Rules.
Section 3011 Right Of Entry
Pursuant to authority granted by North Carolina General Statute 130A Section 17, the
Department shall have the right to enter upon the premises of any property for the
purpose of conducting an inspection and determining compliance with these Rules.
Section 3012 Appeals Procedure
(a) Director Appeals concerning interpretation and enforcement of these Rules shall
be made by written petition to the Director and shall be made within fifteen (15) days of
the challenged action. The Director may require the appellant to submit such information
as deemed necessary to make a decision concerning interpretation and enforcement. The
Director shall respond to affirm, modify or reverse the challenged action. When granting
variance from these Rules, the Director may impose such conditions as deemed necessary
to protect the public health.
(b) Board Of Health Appeals concerning decisions of the Director shall be made by
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written petition to the Board Of Health and shall be made within fifteen (15) days of the
challenged action. The Board Of Health shall conduct a hearing within forty-five (45)
days after receipt of an appeal petition and shall give the appellant not less than fifteen
(15) days notice of the date, time and place of the hearing. The Board Of Health shall
respond to affirm, modify or reverse the challenged action. When granting variance from
these Rules, the Board Of Health may impose such conditions as deemed necessary to
protect the public health.
Section 3013 Remedies
If a person violates any part of these Rules, then he/she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be subject to sanctions provided in Chapter 130A Section 25 of the North
Carolina General Statutes.
Section 3014 Severability
If any provision of these Rules or the application thereof to any person or circumstance
is declared invalid, then the remainder of these Rules or the application of such provision
to other persons or circumstances shall not thereby be affected.
Section 3015 Effective Date
Adopted April 5, 1995 by the New Hanover County Board Of Health, these Rules shall be
effective on and after April 5, 1995.
Signed
Chairman
New Hanover
Signed~~
Director
New Hanover County Health Department
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