Preventing Well Contamination with Casing Extension in Bethany, CT
Challenge
This case is regarding a well inside a pit that is very susceptible to groundwater, drainage, insects, and animals. Likely effects to the drinking water will be bacteria, nitrates or nitrites, volatile organic chemicals, and other types of substances harmful to public health. This condition has become a state requirement and is remedied by raising the top of the well above ground level.
Solution
The well pump, wire, and piping were pulled out of the well. The metal well casing is fitted with a water-tight coupling used to attach an extension, raising the well above ground level. The well is then disinfected and flushed. New wiring from the well to the house was pulled through the conduit and electrically tied into the existing system. A new water-tight well cap and electrical conduit to raise the wiring up was installed. After, the pit was filled with soil leaving it abandoned.
Project Summary
Installer: Andy Petitti
