Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 812.19

Current through September 30, 2024
Section NR 812.19 - Well plumbness and alignment

A well driller or well constructor shall construct a well to meet all of the following requirements:

(1) PLUMBNESS. The deviation per 100 feet of well depth from plumb of the center line of the well may not exceed 75% of the well diameter for any well with casing that is 10 inches in diameter or larger.
(2) ALIGNMENT.
(a) The well shall allow the free passage of the pump to be permanently installed in the well to the depth of pump setting plus 25% of that depth.
(b) The well shall be aligned so that it does not cause damage to the bearings of a lineshaft turbine pump.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 812.19

Cr. Register, January, 1991, No. 421, eff. 2-1-91.
Amended by, CR 18-095: r. and recr. Register June 2020 No. 774, eff. 7/1/2020