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MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - April 19, 1972
Present. Dr. James Smith, Assistant Chairman, Dr. James TidIer, Mr. Ed Carter,
Mr. John Oxenfeld and Mr. H. A. Marks
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Minutes of the March 8 meeting were approved by motion of Dr. TidIer, seconded
by Mr. Carter.
Well Re~ulations: A letter had been sent along with proposed well regulations
to all well drillers in the county asking for comments. There were no replies
to any of the letters. Mr, Carter made the motion, seconded by Mr, Oxenfeld
that we adopt these well regulations as drawn up by Mr, Fox. A copy of the
legal notice which was posted and a copy of the regulations are attached to
these minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Bu~et for 1972-7). Copies of the proposed budget had been mailed to the members
of the board for study. After discussion of several items, Mr. Oxenfeld made the
motion, seconded by Dr. TidIer, that the budget be adopted as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
NCPHA Meeting. Dr. Knox announced to the board that the NCPHA will meet in Wilming-
ton this fall.
New Quarters. Dr. Knox reported that two meetings have been set up concerning
the new building I one with the architect, Mr. Boney, and one with Mr. Bowden,
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Morrison, concerning the land.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Approved. June 7, 1972
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER.
AFFII>AVlT OF PUBLICATION
Before me, a Notary Public in and for aforesaid State and County, Came this 4 _ day of_ ~
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,who being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is_ ClASS ADV MOR
of the STAR-NEWS NEWSPAPERS, Inc. and that the advertising of __ tjgr_ICE_ ______
WELLS AND PRIVATE WATE.'R SUPPLY SYSTE}!
appeared in /laid publication on the date (or dates) and in the space as specified below:
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Upon reading the foregoing affidavit with the advertisement thereto annexed it is adjudged by the Court
that the said publication was duly and properly made, and that the summons has been duly and legally served
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on the defendant(s).
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'ill ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
WELLS AND PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEI1S
HITHIN NEW HANOVER COlmTY
Be it ordained by the Board of Health of New Hanover County:
In order to provide private water supply systens which will
assure adequate supplies of safe and palatable water, which will be reason-
able, durable, and economic in operation and maintenance, and which shall
be located and constructed so as to avoid contamination by any existing
sewage disposal systen, the following regulations shall govern private
water supply systems constructed in New Hanover County:
1. Each well hereafter constructed in New Hanover County shall
be chlorinated.
2. Existing wells in New Hanover County must be chlorinated
when directed by the Board of Health.
3. A sample of water from each well hereafter constructed in
New Hanover County shall be tested by the Board of Health.
4. Standard weight Schedule 40 galvanized pipe must be installed
in each well to a depth of not less than 30 feet.
5. The annular space outside the casing of each well shall be
filled with a water-tight cement grout or clays with similar sealing pro-
per ties from the surface to a minimum of 10 feet below the ground surface.
6. The aforesaid casing shall be surrounded at the ground surface
by a 4 inch concrete slab extending at least 2 feet in all directions.
7. No well shall be located within the foundation walls of any
building or dwelling.
8. Wells shall be located at least 10 feet from property lines.
9. Wells shall be located at least the distance from the sources
of pollution shown helO'I. These distances may Ie increased by the Board
of Health when site conditions warrant.
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10. Minimun Saf" Distance - hinimum Distance (Feet)
S,-"pUcTank SO
Absorption Field 100
Se<,page Pit 100
Absorption Bed 100
Cast-Iron Sewer Lines with
permanent water tight joints 10
Other Sewer Lines 50
Drywell SO
11. Each well shall be constructed to allow the pump to be
easily placed and to function properly.
12. All wells shall be constructed with ,niter-tight casing from
a point several feet below the water in the well at the time of maximum
draw down or from an empervious strata if one exists above the water bearing
formation to a safe elevation (at least 6 inches) above the concrete slab
at the ground surface or with offs~t wells to a safe elevation (at least 6
inches) above the pump floor.
13. All wells shall be terminated above ground, except as
recommended or approved by the Board of Health.
14. The pump suction line from an offset well shall be protected
from shallow ground water by encasement in another pipe of approved material
or by four to six inches of concrete.
IS. A well casing shall not be used to convey water except under
positive pressure.
16. A separate drop pipe shall be used for the suction line.
17. w~en sand or silt is encountered in the water bearing forna-
tion, the well shall either be gravel packed or a strainer or screen with
properly sized openings shall be installed and fastened to the well piping
to permit removal for repair or replacement.
18. A well shall be developed, pumped, bailed or blown off until
the water pumped from the well is free from sand or gravel.
19. The upper opening of a well casing shall be sealed to prevent
the entrance of surface water.
20. Where a breather is provided for a well, the breather install-
ation shall be watertight and shall extend the highest probable level that
surface water may rise. The open end of the breather shall be screened and
be located and turned so th3t dust, insects, or other objects cannot enter
the well.
21. Pump and equipment shall be located where they will not be
subject to flooding and the installation will be pollution and frost proof.
22. Motor, drop pipe, foot valve, cylinder, storage tank, pressure
switch, etc., shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recor.mendations.
23. Pressure tanks for not less than 42 gallon capacity shall
be furnished. Tanks may be either hot dipped galvanized or glasslined.
24. Punps shall not be less than 1/2 horsepower.
25. All wells constructed in New Hanover County on or after
January 5, 1972, shall be constructed in accordance with specifications
contained in N. C. State Board of Health bulletin No. 476, (revised 1/70)
entitled "Protection of Private Uater Supplies."
26. In the event other authorities have more stringent rules
concerning well protection, the rules of such other authorities shall apply.
This ordinance shall take effect on the ---1!l.- day of A ~ A.: L.,
1972.
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