07/06/1983
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, July 6, 1983 at
the New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
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Carl Durham, Chairman
Larry Neal, D.D.S., Vice Chmn.
Ted Bagley
Donald Blake
Jean Credle
J. william Eakins, M.D.
william Grathwol
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Members Absent:
None
others Present:
Robert Pope, County Attorney
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mr. Durham, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 A. M. and called
for corrections to the minutes of June 1, 1983. Dr. Neal moved the minutes
be approved. Mr. Bagley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mr.
Durham called for corrections to the minutes of the Special Meeting on June
21, 1983. Mr. Grathwol moved the minutes be approved. Mrs. Credle seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Director Search Committee Report: Mr. Grathwol moved the Board go into
Executive Session to discuss the report of this Committee. Dr. Eakins second-
ed the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Grathwol moved the Board return to regular session. Dr. Eakins seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Durham announced that the decision of the Board on the new Director would
be made within the week.
Well Ordinance: Copies of the final draft of the Well Ordinance had been mailed
to members of the Board. No significant changes had been made since the ordinance
was last discussed by the Board. Dr. Eakins moved the Well Ordinance be adopted.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Grathwol and carried unanimously. Copy of this Ordi-
nance is attached to these minutes.
1983-84 Budget Approval: Mr. Durham reported that
the budget hearing with the County Commissioners.
the original cuts made in the Budget by the County
he and Dr. Neal had attended
He reported that $25,900 of
Manager was restored.
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Septic Tank Permit Hearing - Middle Sound Property: Mr. Scott Rudisill appeared
before the Board stating that he had received preliminary approval on a tract of
land for septic tank usage - but that when the lot by lot approval request came
that two of the lots were not approved. After much discussion and a presentation
by Colonel Dennison of Von Gesen Associates, Mr. Durham appointed a sub-committee
to investigate the findings and report back to the Board of Health. He appointed
a committee as follows: Mr. Grathwol, Chairmani Dr. Neal, Mike Rhodes and Mr.
Durham.
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Family Planning Fee Scale: Maryanna Womble, Nursing Supervisor, presented
a packet of material on the new Family Planning Fee Scale to the Board.
The Board will review the material and discuss at the August Board meeting.
There being no further business, Dr. Eakins moved the meeting be adjourned.
Dr. Neal seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved and the meeting
was adjourned at 10:15 A. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved: August 3, 1983
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REGULATIONS
GOVERNING
CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND ABANDONMENT OF POTABLE WATER WELLS
AND REPAIR OF PUMPS AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT
IN
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SECTION I GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) Authorization. The New Hanover County Board of Health is authorized
under the provisions of Chapter 130, Section 17, General Statutes of
North Carolina to adopt appropriate rules and regulations governing the
location, construction, repair, and abandonment of wells, and the repair of
pumps and pumping equipment for the protection of the public health.
(b) Scope. No person shall construct, repair, or abandon, or cause to
be constructed, repaired or abandoned any well; nor shall any person repair,
or cause to be repaired any pump or pumping equipment contrary to the
provisions of these regulations and standards. Previously adopted procedures
and requirements of the New Hanover County Health Department are superseded
by these regulations and standards.
(c) Conflict with Other Laws and Regulations. The provisions of any
federal, state, or municipal law or regulation establishing standards
affording greater protection to the public welfare, safety, health, and the
groundwater resources shall prevail within the jurisdiction of such agency
or municipality over standards established by these regulations.
(d) Penalties. Any person violating any provision of these regulations,
or order pursuant thereto, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable
by a fine not to exceed fifty (50) dollars or imprisonment not to exceed
thirty (30) days, as provided by NCGS 130-203. The Health Director may
institute an action in the Superior Court of New Hanover County for
injunctive relief against such continued violation, threatened violation,
hinderance or interference, irrespective of all other remedies at law, as
provided by NCGS 130-205.
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(e) Inspection. All newly constructed wells shall be inspected and found
free of coliform bacteria prior to use. Repairs to all wells, pumps or
pumping equipment which necessitates the breaking of the well seal or
otherwise exposing the well head by disconnection of suction line, shall
be chlorinated prior to use. The inspection of newly constructed wells
shall be made by the Health Director, as soon as practicable, after being
notified that such installations have been made.
(f) Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any action.of the Health Director
or his authorized representatives may petition for a hearing before the
Board of Health of New Hanover County. No hearing shall be held by the Board
of Health unless within ten (10) days from the date of such action a written
petition is filed in the Health Director's office. The written petition shall
set out the grievances of the petitioner. Within two (2) days of receipt of
said petition, a hearing shall be held by the Health Director. A sanitarian
from the New Hanover County Health Department may attend the said hearing.
If said grievances are not resolved at this hearing, and the aggrieved party
so request, it shall be the duty of the Health Director to communicate the
request for a hearing to the Chairman of the Board of Health within seven (7)
days following reciept of such request by the Chairman. After such hearing,
the Board may reverse, affirm or modify the decision of the Health Director,
depending upon whether the action of the Health Director was in accordance
with the provision of these regulations.
(g) Saving Clause. If any provision or clause of these regulations shall
be declared invalid, void or unconstitutional, such declaration shall not
invalidate any other provision or clause of said regulation.
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SECTION II DEFINITIONS
(a) Abandoned Well means a well whose use or construction has been
discontinued, or which is in such a state of disrepair that continued use
for obtaining ground water or other useful purpose is impracticable.
(1) Temporarily abandoned well means any useable well whose use has
been temporarily discontinued or which has been temporarily
removed from service for any period of time because of well or
pump maintenance and newly constructed wells not yet put into
service.
(2) Permanently abandoned well means any well removed from or not
yet put into service, whose use is impracticable because of
faulty construction, location water quality, insufficient yield,
unserviceable casing and screen, completion of testing or intended
use.
(b) Agent means any person who bynutual and legal agreement with a well
owner has authority to act in his behalf in executing applications for permits.
The agent may either be a general agent or a limited agent authorized to do
one particular act.
(c) Consolidated Rock means rock that is firm and coherent, solidified
or cemented, such as granite, gneiss, limestone, slate or sandstone. that
has not been decomposed by weathering.
(d) Construction of Wells means all acts necessary to construct wells for
potable water, including the location and excavation of the well, placement
of casing, screens, and fittings, development and testing.
(e) Contamination means the act of introducting into water foreign materials
of such nature, quality and quantity as to cause degradation of the quality
of water.
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(f) Domestic Use means use of water for drinking, bathing, or culinary
purposes.
(g) Grout means neat-cement grout is one 94 lb. bag of cement to five (5)
gallons of water.
(h) Health Director means the Director of the New Hanover County Health
Department or authorized representative.
(i) Installation of Pumps and Pumping Equipment means the procedures in
the placement and preparation for operation of pumps and pumping equipment,
including all construction involved in making entrances to the well and
establishing wells.
(j) License means a valid license issued annually to all qualified well
drillers in New Hanover County.
(k) Non-Potable Mineralized Water means brackish, saline, or other water
containing minerals of such quantity or type as to render the water unsafe,
harmful, or generally unsuitable for human consumption and general use.
(1) Owner means any person who holds the fee simple or other property
rights in the well being constructed. A well is considered real property
and its construction on land shall create a presumption that the owner of
the land also owns the well.
(m) Permit means a written permit issued by the Health Director permitting
the construction or repair of any well or water supply system as defined in
this ordinance.
(n) Person means any and all person, including individuals, firms, partner-
ships, associations, public or private institutions, municipalities or
political subdivision, governmental agencies, or private or public corporations
organized or existing under the laws of this state or any other state or
country.
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(0) Polluted Watel mean; I"ilit21 contJining i)i~ganic or othe)~ contarTi;nants of
such type and quantity as to render it unsafe, harmful or unsuitable for
human consumption.
(p) Potable Water means that water which is suitable for human consumption.
(q) Repair means work involved in deepening, reaming, sealing, installing
or changing depths, perforating, screening or cleaning, acidizing or
redevelopment of a well excavation or any other work which results in
breaking or opening the well seal.
(r) Unconsolidated Rock Formation means those rock formations that are
not solid, i.e., sand, clay, shell, saprolite or decaying rock.
(s) Water Supply means any source of water.
(t) Water Supply System means pump and pipe used in connection with or
pertaining to the operation of a water supply, including pumps, pipes,
fittings, etc.
(u) Well means any excavation that is cored, bored, drilled, dug or otherwise
constructed for the purpose of locating, testing or withdrawing potable ground
water, or for evaluating, testing, developing, draining or recharging any
potable ground water reservoirs, aquifer, or that may control, divert or
otherwise cause the movement of water from or into any aquifer, for the
purpose of potable water.
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SECTION III PERMITS AND LICENSE
1. PERMITS
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to construct a well or to install
a well system without first obtaining a permit from the Health Director. The
permit shall be obtained by the well owner or his authorized agent.
(b) The location of the well shall be approved by the Health Director
prior to construction.
(c) The well contractor shall not commence any drilling activity until
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the permit has been obtained.
(d) The Health Director is authorized to revoke any permits issued pursuant
to the provision of these regulations upon the determination that the provision
of these regulations are not being fully complied with.
(e) A copy of the permit shall be posted on the site during the construction.
installation. or drilling requiring a permit.
2. LICENSE
(a) Any individual, partnership or corporation constructing. installing,
repairing or altering any way a well or pump that causes the well seal to
be broken or otherwise exposing the well head by disconnection of suction line
must be licensed by the Board of Health of New Hanover County.
(la) Well Drillers License - specifically for persons installing and
constructing wells for potable water.
(2a) Well Workers License - specifically for persons working on wells
and pumping equipment that necessitates the breaking of the well
seal or otherwise exposing the well head by disconnection of suction
lines.
(3a) Comprehensive Well Drillers and Well Workers License - speCifically
for persons who will be working in both the well drillers and well
workers a rea.
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(b) Such licenses shall be issued by the Board of Health to the responsible
individual upon the successful completion of a written examination; this
examination shall be compiled by the Health Director as to indicate adequate
knowledge of this ordinance and all subsequent amendments. Exception to this
requirement of a written examination shall be those responsible individuals
applying for and receiving licenses before October 1,1983. Those individuals
applying for licenses before October 1,1983 shall have thirty (30) days after
October 1,1983 within which to receive said license for the purpose of this
exception to requirement of a written examination. The issuance of a license
in no way negates the issuance of permits and approvals as specified es1sewhere
in this ordinance.
(c) License shall be subject to revocation by the Health Director upon the
licensee's willful violation of the rules, regulations of this ordinance or
of applicable North Carolina laws. Appeals of revocation can be made to the
Board of Health. Relicensing shall only be done after the responsible
individual passes a written examination.
(d) License fees shall be set by the Board of Health and payable on or by
July 15 of each year, beginning July 15, 1984. Non-payment of license fees
by July 15 shall result in a suspended license. Any license not reissued
by October 15 shall be considered to be permanently lapsed and will be
reissued to the responsible individual only upon satisfactory completion
of a written examination.
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SECTION IV STANDA~:J OF CONSTRUCTION
(a) Location
(1) The well shall be located:
(A) at a site not generally subject to flooding;
(B) at a minimum horizontal distance of 50 feet from any water-tight
sewage and liquid-waste collection facility (such as cast iron
pipe), except where it is not feasible to obtain 50 feet
seperation because of lot size or other fixed conditions, the
horizontal distance shall be a maximum distance, but in no
case less than 25 feet.
(C) at a minimum horizontal distance of 100 feet from any other
sewage or liquid-waste collection and disposal facility (such
as a septic tank and drain field) and any other source of
potential pollution or contamination, except where it is not
feasible to obtain 100 feet seperation because of lot size
or other fixed conditions, the seperation distance shall be
the maximum feasible distance, but in no case less than 50
feet included in the above sources of potential pollution
or contamination.
_ chemically poisoned soil
hog, dog and horse pens
- cemeteries
- Class II and III streams
(D) at a minimum horizontal distance of 10 feet from any
property boundary.
(E) at a site that is well drained.
(F) at a minimum horizontal distance of 20 feet from any overhead
electrical power line.
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Source of Water
The source of water for any well intended for domestic use shall
be from a water bearing zone or aquifer that is not polluted.
(c) Drilling and Casing
(1) The well shall be constructed so that a pump with a capacity equal
to the well capacity (within the practical limits of pumps for a
given diameter well) can be installed and operated without binding
or without interference by contact with any part of the well.
(2) All water-bearing zones that contain polluted or non-potable
mineralized water shall be adequately cased and cemented off so
that pollution of underlying or overlying water-bearing zones will
not occur.
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(3) Drilling fluids shall be obtained from an uncontaminated source,
or shall be disinfected prior to use.
(4) Every well shall be cased with the bottom of the casing extending
to a minimum depth of at least 20 feet.
(5) The top of the casing shall be terminated, by the drilling contractor,
at least 12 inches above concrete slab.
(6) The well shall be adequately cased to prevent formation material
from entering the well after the well has been developed and completed
by the drilling contractor.
(7) The casing in wells constructed to obtain water from a consolidated
rock formation shall be firmly seated and sealed to depth of at
least one foot below the top of the consolidated rock.
(8) The casing in wells constructed to obtain water from an unconsolidated
rock formation (such as gravel, sand or shells), shall extend at
least to the top of the water-bearing formation.
(9) Except as otherwise specified in these regulations, the permanent
well cds~ng shal;.
(d)
(1)
Be new, seamless.
Schedule 40, if galvanized, be galvanized in compliance with
the requirements of the latest revision of ASTM Specification
A120.
(10) Thermoplastic water well casing may be used for permanent well
casing in wells constructed to obtain water from unconsolidated
rock formations provided that the casing:
(A) minimum wall thickness and tolerances meets or exceeds requirements
for Schedule 40 thermoplastic water well casing pipe for nominal
sizes 3 inches and smaller;
(B) is installed without interference from formational materials or
other objects that may cause physical damage during imp1acement;
(C) should be installed with guides to adequately center the pipe
in the bore hole, and
(D) is grouted with neat-cement grout from land surface to a minimum
of fifteen (15) feet by either the pressure or pumping method;
(E) is joined by either threaded or cement couplings. All couplings
and joining connections shall be in accordance with requirements
and recommendations of ANSI/ASTM Specification F480-81.
Grouting
The casing should be grouted from land surface to a depth of at
least twenty (20) feet but in no case less the fifteen (15) feet.
(2) The casing in wells in which the producing zone underlies zones
containing non-potable water shall be grouted from land surface
to the top of the producing zone or first impervious layer having
a thickness of at least ten (10) feet above the producing zone.
(A)
(B)
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(3) The cement grout shall be placed around the casing by one of the
following methods.
(A) Pressure. The annular space between the casing and the formation
shall be minimum of 1.5 inches. Cement grout shall be pumped
or forced under pressure through the bottom of the casing until
it fills the annular area around the casing and overflows at
the surface.
(B) Pumping. The annular space between the. casing and formation
shall be a minimum of 1.5 inches. Cement grout shall be pumped
into place through a hose or pipe extended to the bottom of the
annular space which can be raised as the grout is applied.
(C) Other. The annular space around the casing should be a minimum
of three (3) inches. The annular space shall be completely
filled with cement grout by any method that will insure complete
filling of the space, provided the annular area contains water
it shall be dewatered or the grout shall be placed by either
the pumping or pressure methods.
(4) If an outer casing is installed, it shall be grouted by either
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the pumping or pressure methods.
All grout mixtures shall be prepared prior to emplacement.
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The well shall be grouted within five (5) working days after
completion of drilling.
. (7) The well drilling contractor will be responsible for giving written
or oral notice to the Health Director of any grouting to be done.
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(e) Well Screens
(1) The well, if constructed to obtain water from an unconsolidated
rock formation, shall be equipped with a screen that will adequately
prevent the entrance of formation material into the well after the
well has been developed and completed by the well contractor.
(2) The well screen shall:
(A) Be of a standard design and manufactured specifically for
the purpose of well construction.
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(B) Be of steel, brass, bronze or plastic and shall be of a
strength to satisfactorily withstand chemical and physical
forces applied to it during and after installation. Plastic
well screens shall.
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have on accurate uniform gauge;
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or exceeds requirements for Schedule 40 thermoplastic
water well casing pipe for nominal sizes three inches
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(iii: be installea in wells without interference from formational
~aterlal or otner oDjecrs tnat may cause pnvsicai carnage
a~r~ng emolacement, and
ivl be approved 'Jy "ederol, state. and municipal agencies
having requirements applicable to construction of the well.
(Cl Be of a desian to permit the opti~um development of the aquifer
with minimum head loss consistent with the intended use of the
well. The openings shall be designed to prevent clogging and
shall be free of rougn edges. irregularities or other defects
that may accelerate or contribute to corrosion or clogging.
(D) Be proviced .-lith such fittings as are necessary to seal the
:OD cf the ;cr~en :0 the casing and to close the bottom; if
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the screen is installed inside the casing, a lead-packer seal or
other approved device shall be used to seal the screen, or screen
extension to the casing.
(f) Well Development
(1) Every well shall be properly developed by the drilling contractor.
(2) Development shall include removal of:
(A) Formation cuttings and mud from the entire depth of the well.
(8) Drilling fluids and additives.
(C) Any formation material from the water bearing zones or other
source that may enter the well as a result of pumping at a
rate within the limits of the reported yield.
(g) Well Identfication Plate
(1) An identification Dlate showing the drilling contractor and
registration number shall be installed on the well within 24 hours
after completion of the drilling.
(2) The identification tag shall be constructed of a durable, weatherproof,
rustproof metal or equivalent material.
(3) The identification tag shall be securely attached to the well
casing or enclosure floor around the casing where it is readily
visibl e.
(4) The identification tag shall not be removed from the well by any
person.
(5) The identification tag shall be stamped with a permanent marking
within thirty (30) days of completion of drilling to show the:
(A) total depth of well,
(8) casing depth (ft.) and inside diameter (in.),
(C) screened intervals of screened wells,
(D) gravel interval of gravel packed wells,
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(E) yield or specific capacity expressed in gallons per minute (gpm),
or gallons per minute per foot of draw-down (gpm/ft.-dd), and
(F) static water level and date measured.
(h) Well-Head Completion
(1) The surface termination of all wells shall be protected by a concrete
pad 4 inches thick, extending at least two (2) feet radially out from
the casing extension and shall slope to drain away from well casing
which is the responsibility of the well drj11ing contractor.
(2) The identification tag if removed or obscured during pump installation
~ha11 be relocated and securely attached to the well casing or
enclosure floor around the casing by the person installing the
pump and pumping equipment.
(3) All piping, wiring, and vents shall enter the well at least eight (8)
inches above land surface.
(4) The top of the casing shall be cut off smooth and level, be free
from dents and cracks, and shall terminate at least twelve (12)
inches above the concrete slab around the casing and be capped.
(5) The area between the casing and the suction pipe above ground
shall be sealed with an approved sanitary well seal.
(6) Any suction line installed underground between the well and
pump shall be surrounded by six (6) inches of cement, or encased
in a larger pipe that is sealed at each end at or above grade.
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SECTIO~ V WATER SUPPLY NEEDED
(a) At least seventy-five (75) gallons of water per day for each person.
The well should produce from 5 to 8 gallons per minute and 10 to 15 gallons
of storage for each person served. Instead of storage, a syste with a
sealed-in diaphragm and a precharged air chamber is considered satisfactory
when such a system can deliver a flow of 5 gallongs per minute for a test
period of at least 4 hours.
(b) An inadequate supply of water may cause intermittent flows and
negative water pressure; both invite trouble from unknown cross-connections,
pipeline leaks, or breaks.
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3EC-:C~ ~1 CHLG~!;~A7:G~ C~ ~ELL~
ta) All wells shall be disinfected by installer upon completion of
construction, maintenance, repairs, and pump installation as follows:
(1) Chlorine shall be placed in the well in sufficient quanities to
produce a chlorine residual of at least 100 mg/l in the well.
A chlorine solution may be prepared by dissolving high test calcium
hypochlorite (trade names include HTH, Chlortabs, etc.) in water.
About 0.12 lbs. or two ounces of hypochlorite containing 70 percent
available chlorine is needed per 100 gallons of water for a 100 mg/l
chlorine residual. As an example, a well having a diameter of two
inches, has volume of about .2 gallons per foot. If the well has
200 feet of water, the minimum amount of hypochlorite required would
be 0.36 lbs. (.2 gallons x 200 feet = 40 gallons, 0.12 lbs. per 100
gallons, 0.12 x .40 = .050 lbs.) approximately.
(2) The chlorine shall be placed in the well by one of the following or
equivalent methods:
(A) Chlorine tablets may be dropped in the top of the well and
allowed to settle to the bottom.
(B) Chlorine solutions should be placed in the bottom of the well
by pouring the solution through the drill rod, hose, or pipe
placed in the bottom of the well. The solution shall be
flushed out of the drill rod, hose, or pipe by using water.
(3) Agitate the water in the well to insure thorough dispersion of the
chlorine.
(4) The well casing, pump column and any other equipment above the water
level in the well should be thoroughly rinsed with the chlorine
solution as a part of the disinfecting process.
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(b) The chlorine shall stand in the newly constructed well for a period
of at least twelve (12) hours.
(c) The well shall be pumped until the system is clear of the chlorine
before the system is placed in use.
(d) A sample of the water shall be collected and analyzed for bacteria
by the local health department from newly constructed wells.
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SECTION VII CHLORINATION OF NEW AND REPAIRED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(a) In order to provide protection against possible contamination during
repair, installation and construction of pumps, pressure tanks, storage
tanks, pipeline, valves and other parts of a distribution system,
disinfection by chlorination shall be necessary by installer where not
already done as part of the chlorination of the well. Suggested procedures
for disinfection is as follows:
(1) New Distribution Systems
(A) Pump the highly chlorinated water (100 ppm or more) from the
well or reservoir into the entire distribution system. Open
all faucets, valves or other taps until a strong chlorine
odor is detected. Close valves.
(B) Allow this strong chlorine water to remain in the system
for at least twelve (12) hours.
(C) Open outside faucets and allow the water to flow to waste
until the chlorine odor is no longer detected. Care must
be exercised to prevent damages by the strong chlorine
water
(D) Have sample collected by the local health department for
bacteriological analysis.
(2) Repair and Installation of Pumps
(A) A solution of 25% chlorox and 75% water should be used.
(B) Allow this strong chlorine water to remain in the pump for
a period of at least thirty (30) minutes.
(C) Open outside faucets and allow water to flow to waste
until the chlorine odor is no longer detected.
(D) Sample should be collected by the local health department
for bacteriological analysis.
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SECTION VIII ABANOONMENT OF WELLS
(a) Every well whose use or construction has been discontinued shall be
abandoned in accordance with these regulations.
(b) When any well is temporarily removed from service or prior to being
put into service the well shall be sealed with a water-tight cap or seal.
(c) The well shall be maintained whereby it is not a source or channel of
contamination during temporary abandonment.
(d) Every temporarily abandoned well shall be protected with a casing.
(e) Any well that acts as a source or channel of contamination shall be
repaired or permanently abandoned within 30 days of receipt of notice from
the Health Director.
(f) 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 his equipment from the site.
(g) Any well not in compliance with the conditions for temporary
abandonment shall be brought into compliance or permanently abandoned within
30 days of receipt of notice from the Health Director.
(h) The well owner shall be responsible for permanent abandonment of a
well except:
(1) As otherwise specified in these regulations; or
(2) If well abandonment is required because the driller improperly
locates, constructs, or completes the well, the driller is
responsible for abandonment of the well.
(i) Permanent Abandonment Procedures
(1) All casing and screen materials may be salvaged.
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(2) In the case of gravel-packed wells in which the casing and screens
have been removed, the casing shall be perforated opposite the
gravel pack at intervals not exceeding 10 feet and grout injected
through the perforations under pressures, or neat cement shall be
injected into the gravel by washing a line to the bottom of the
gravel and pumping the cement in from the bottom up into the gravel
until a return is obtained at the top through the gravel.
(3) The well shall be checked from land surfac~ to the entire depth
of the well before it is sealed to insure freedom from obstructions
that may interfere with sealing operations.
(4) The well shall be thoroughly chlorinated prior to sealing.
(5) "Bored" wells shall be completely filled with cement grout, dry
clay or material excavated durinq drilling of the well compacted
in place.
(6) Wells constructed in unconsolidated formations other than "bored"
wells 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.
(7) 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 cuttings fill shall be at least five
feet below the top of the consolidated rock. The remainder of
the well shall be filled with cement grout only.
(8) Test wells less than 20 feet in depth that do not penetrate the
water table shall be abandoned in such manner as to prevent the
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well from being a channel allowing the vertical movement of water
or a source of contamination to the groundwater supply. Test wells
or borings that penetrate the water table shall be abandoned by
completely filling with cement grout.
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SECTION IX RECORDS REQUIRED
(a) Reports
(1) Any person completing any well shall submit a record of the
construction to include the owner, location, size, depth, casing
material, method and depth of grouting, formation log, static
water level, pumpdown water level and yield.
(2) Any person repairing a well should submit a record of the repair
to include the owner, location, change in construction and materials
replaced.
(3) The report shall be submitted as follows:
(A) to the Health Director
(B) to the well owner
(C) within fifteen (15) days after completion of construction
(4) Reports shall be certified by the contractor or persons completing
the construction.
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SECTION X APPEALS PROCEDURE
{a} Any person who wishes to take an appeal concerning the interpretation
and enforcement of rules adopted by the local Board of Health shall have
the right to appeal to the local Board of Health, provided such appeal is
taken within fifteen {15} days of the challenged action. Notice of appeal
shall be given by filing with the local Health Director. It shall be the
local Health Director's responsibility to respond in order to affirm,
modify or reverse the challenged action within ten (lO) days.
{b} Any person who wishes to contest a decision of the local Health
Director under subsection {a} of this section shall have the right of appeal
to the local Board of Health having jurisdiction. The local Board of Health
shall hold a hearing within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the notice of
appeal. The board shall give the appel1ent not less than five (5) days
notice of the date, time and place of the hearing. Any party may appear in
person or by agent or attorney. In considering appeals, the board shall
have authority to affirm, modify or reverse the challenged action.
(c) Any person who wishes to contest a decision of the local Board of
Health under subsection (b) of this section shall have the right of appeal
to the District Court having jurisdiction, if such appeal be made within
ten (10) days after the date of the decision by the board.
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SECTION XI EFFECTIVE DATE
These rules and regulations adopted by the New Hanover County Board of
Hea lth on
July 6, 1983
. shall be in full
force and effect from and after July 16, 1983
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Boa rd of ~ea lth
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBUCATlON
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