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 Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023)
 Title25 Water Resources, Flood and Erosion Control
 SubTitle25-128-1_25-128-64. Description of Organization, Rules of Practice, and Regulations for the Well Drilling Industry

  Sec.25-128-49. Well head completion and equipment  

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  • The completion of the well head and the equipment used shall be as follows:

    (a) The top of the casing shall be cut off reasonably smooth and level.

    (b) In the event the well head is enclosed, the enclosure shall be adequately drained. In the event a well pit is used, it shall be constructed in the manner provided by sections 19-13-B51h and 19-13-B51i of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

    (c) All water piping shall be protected against freezing.

    (d) The well shall be equipped with a tightly fixed vented cap or a sanitary seal with an access port for ventilation. The access port shall have a minimum, inside diameter of one quarter (1/4) inch. It shall be installed and maintained in such a manner as to prevent the entrance of water, dust, insects, or other foreign material, and to permit ready access for the purpose of water level measurement.

(Effective May 21, 1993; Amended July 8, 2022)