21-11-2017, 10:18 AM
To protect the quality of your drinking water, locate your septic system and all possible sources of contamination as far as possible from your well. Many state health departments require that new septic tanks or human waste ponds be installed at a minimum distance of 50 feet from a well. Septic tank drainage fields must be at least 100 feet from a well. However, many health departments have different regulations, so check with your local health department to know the requirements applicable to your location. Although an existing septic system closer to a well can be safe, it is important to maintain these systems properly. State health laws also require that all household sewage, including the sink, bathtub, shower and wash water, enter the septic system. The discharge of domestic wastewater from your property violates state health laws. Before installing a new septic system, check with your county health department for additional requirements.
Remember, if significant amounts of any of these enter drinking water, they could cause health problems for you, your family, your pets and livestock, or your neighbors. As a general guideline, personal drinking water wells should have a minimum horizontal distance of 50 to 100 feet from such potential sources of groundwater contamination. It is recommended, and sometimes it is required (depending on the state) that all wells that provide drinking water be checked at least once a year for bacteria.