LANDSCAPING AND YOUR
PRIVATE WELL
Good communication between
you and your well driller is important.
The well driller must be informed of the final grade anticipated around your
well. The well code requires the casing to terminate no less than 12 inches
above grade. Keep in mind the amount of topsoil you will be placing on your
lot.
If you are using landscaping
timbers around your well, the final grade established must be at least 12 inches
lower than the top of your well casing. A planter filled with soil, placed
around your well casing, must not have soil or be watertight within 12
inches of the top of the well casing.
The placement of roof gutter
downspouts shall be such that the downspout shall terminate at least 8 feet from
your well casing.
If you have any questions on
landscaping around your well or separation distances between the well and
potential contamination sources, please contact the La Crosse County Health
Department, Environmental Health Section at (608) 785-9771 |
