(A) (1) Every well constructed, whether drilled, dug or excavated, which encounters salt water or water containing mineral or other substance injurious to health or vegetation, shall be securely plugged and sealed or cased in a manner that the waters be confined to the stratum or strata in which found, and all wells shall be so constructed and cased in a manner that the waters be confined to the stratum or strata in which found, and all wells shall be so constructed and cased so that no water from one stratum can be reason of the construction of the well come in contact with waters from another stratum.
(2) The casing shall be set in the top of the stratum from which water is to be taken and shall be cemented in place by suitable method to be approved by the City Council or its authorized agent to the end that cement be forced up around the outside of the casing from the bottom of the casing to the surface of the ground so that all water found in the strata, except that from which water is to be used, shall be scientifically developed to accomplish the purpose mentioned, a better method may be prescribed by the city in lieu of cementing. the casing used shall be of weight per foot, not less than the following.
Size of Casing Minimum
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Weight Per Foot |
Size of Casing Minimum
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Weight Per Foot |
Four-inch | Ten pounds |
Five-inch | 14 pounds |
Six-inch | 18 pounds |
Eight-inch | 28 pounds |
Ten-inch | 40 pounds |
12-inch | 49 pounds |
15-inch | 60 pounds |
18-inch | 80 pounds |
20-inch | 89 pounds |
(B) The casing shall be mechanically continuous from the point of setting the bottom of the well to a point not less than 12 inches above ground level and shall be so installed as to make impossible any leakage as against any pressures which may be encountered.
(C) If casing is of two or more diameter sizes, the different sizes shall be connected with threaded nipples or be sealed with rubber, cement or lead or by some other manner satisfactory to the city.
(Ord. 103-91, passed 12-18-90)