| Well water
Hi Bob,
Yes, in my area (North Carolina, USA) a person must apply for a "Well Permit" from the County Health Department - the well location is checked by them to see that it is not placed too close to a property line, too close to a septic system, a house or barn, pond, or too close to any other "contaminating source" - the distances from these vary from 10' for property lines to 100' from septic systems. In rural areas here it really is pretty simple.
In city areas, or suburbs, there will likely be more red tape - as one example, the city where my home is charges for "City Sewer Service" based on the amount of city water the house uses - so if a well were drilled, the city would likely want to meter it to see what they can charge for sewer service - they will assume all of the well water will be flowing though the city sewer system. Most people with ponds, swimming pools, and elaborate sprinkler systems are overcharged since little of the water & sewer they are paying for actually goes into the city sewer system.
Best Wishes,
Brady Brandwood |