Independently owned and operated Private Well Systems Independently owned and operated

Overview Inspector conducts a visual inspection of system components Looks for defective, damaged, corroded equipment Determines whether the well is located near a contamination source Checks for proper separation distances (varies from area to area) Determines type of pump and whether it is surface or submersible Determines whether a riser is present and if one is needed Conducts pressure and liters per minute (LPM) flow rate Inspector does NOT do formal code inspection Does NOT disassemble equipment Does NOT make repairs on equipment Does NOT give cost estimates for repairs; refers and defers recommendations for repairs to qualified contractors

Well Types and Casings All wells have some type of casing Casing Type and design will depend on the well’s depth Shallower wells are dug; bored and drilled wells can have concrete or metal casings

Well Types and Casings Bored wells can be depths of up to 50 to 100 ft. Drilled wells can be depths of up to 900 ft.

Well Location Separation distances may vary from area to area The well must be located away from possible ground source contamination Potability samples can be taken for additional fees; samples should be submitted to a certified testing lab for analysis

Surface Pumps Pump is generally located next to the pressure tank on the surface Typically used for shallower wells

Types of Pumps

Submersible Pumps Typically used for deeper wells Pump located at bottom of well

Well Components All wells, regardless of pump type, have a pressure tank Tank size varies based on the needs of the dwelling

Well Components Bladder-type pressure tanks

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