312 Ind. Admin. Code 13-4-3

Current through September 18, 2024

Section 312 IAC 13-4-3 - Pitless units and pitless adapters

Authority: IC 25-39-4-2; IC 25-39-4-9

Affected: IC 25-39

Sec. 3.

(a) A pitless unit shall:

(1) extend the upper end of the well casing at least one (1) foot above the ground level; and

(2) be affixed to the well casing in a manner that is watertight by:

(A) threading;

(B) welding (including gluing); or

(C) a mechanical connection.

(b) The cap, cover, or seal of the pitless unit shall:

(1) be self-draining and overlap the top of the casing extension with a downward flange;

(2) fit securely on the well casing; and

(3) be tamper resistant.

(c) A pitless unit shall be installed under 312 IAC 13-3-2(a)(3).

(d) A pitless adapter shall be constructed and installed to:

(1) prevent the entrance of contaminants through openings in the well casing to which the adapter is attached; and

(2) provide consistency with the Water Systems Council Listing of Products for PAS-97(04).

312 IAC 13-4-3

Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 13-4-3; filed Nov 22, 1999, 3:34 p.m.: 23 IR 767; readopted filed Aug 4, 2005, 6:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3661; readopted filed May 20, 2011, 3:28 p.m.: 20110615-IR-312110002RFA; filed Dec 20, 2011, 1:55 p.m.: 20120118-IR-312110332FRA

Readopted filed 7/19/2017, 3:45 p.m.: 20170816-IR-312170132RFA

Readopted filed 5/17/2023, 10:52 a.m.: 20230614-IR-312230069RFA