Florida Regulations 40B-3.521: Well Seals
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(1) Temporary Well Seals. Whenever there is a temporary interruption in work on the well or when pumping equipment is removed from the well, the upper well terminus shall be sealed as set forth in subsection 62-532.500(4), F.A.C.
(2) Permanent Well Seals. The upper well terminus shall include a watertight seal to prevent movement of surface water and contaminants into the well. Pumping equipment and any necessary piping or electrical connections installed within the casing shall be installed through a well seal in such a manner so as to assure that such connections are watertight and prevent the introduction of surface waters or contaminants into the well. An unobstructed inspection port equipped with a removable plug shall be provided and be accessible at the wellhead.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.171, 373.309, 373.323(8), 373.324(4), 373.333(1), 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.113 FS. History-New 7-1-85, Amended 4-4-91, 6-22-99, 10-18-22.
(2) Permanent Well Seals. The upper well terminus shall include a watertight seal to prevent movement of surface water and contaminants into the well. Pumping equipment and any necessary piping or electrical connections installed within the casing shall be installed through a well seal in such a manner so as to assure that such connections are watertight and prevent the introduction of surface waters or contaminants into the well. An unobstructed inspection port equipped with a removable plug shall be provided and be accessible at the wellhead.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.171, 373.309, 373.323(8), 373.324(4), 373.333(1), 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.113 FS. History-New 7-1-85, Amended 4-4-91, 6-22-99, 10-18-22.