P-0395 - No Fault Well Repair Fund Policy 06-04-2002-9a

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If the sample results indicate there is a well failure, the Health Department will notify ASC so their expert can visit the site to complete the probable result assessment. ASC's "qualified expert" visits the site and performs diagnostic procedures to evaluate whether the quality problems are a probable result Of the quarry OperatlOnS. The expert shall prepare a report of their findings for review and reference in further handling of the matters. If there is a determination that a well failure exists and is a probable result of the quarry operation, ASC is responsible for remediation of the situation. If the probable result determination is negative, the expert will refer the situation back to the County for renovation, repair, treatment system, or replacement through the NFWRF. Quantity: The homeowner or resident notifies the County of the problems they are experiencing with their well. The information given should be as specific and detailed as possible in regards to the problems they have and the history of those problems. The County will notify ASC AsC will have a "qualified expert" visit the site and perform diagnostic procedures to evaluate whether there is a defined well failure in terms of well water quantity. The expert shall prepare a report of their findings for review and reference in further handling Of the matters. If there is a determination that a well failure exists and is a probable result of the quarry operation, the well will be renovated, repaired or replaced by ASC. If the probable result determination is negative, the expert will refer the situation back to the County for renovation, repair, or replacement of the well by the NFWRF. REMEDIATION OF FAILURES Repair: Well repairs can be implemented for those situation involving known or discoverable flaws in the well construction. The repairs may involve the installation of a liner or sleeve in the existing casing; raising the wellhead above the finished grade; or deepening of the borehole. The use of a well repair strategy is usually limited, especially when the well is more than15-20 years old. Treatment: Treatment systems are indicated when they are the best solution for the well failure. Treatment systems may be the only remediation available for some well failure situations. Examples of treatment systems are whole-house filters, point of use filters, softeners, reverse osmosis units and neutralizers. Renovation: Renovation is generally indicated when there are certain types of non-pathogenic bacteria present in the well such as iron or sulfur bacteria. Over time, these b acteria cause an increase in undesirable qualities in the water and many times cause a slime to develop on the well walls or within the plumbing system that exacerbates the problem. The renovation process removes the slime and other buildup in the well and plumbing system through a chemical or mechanical C7