1. Independently owned and operated
Private Well Systems
Independently owned and operated

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

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

7. Types of Pumps

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

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

10. Well Components
Bladder-type pressure tanks

11. Thank you!