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penetrates the casing, the tag may be secured by the same means as the block, <br /> provided that no data are obscured. No form of tape by itself, in the absence <br /> of one of the approved methods listed above, shall be considered as a secure <br /> form of attachment. The means of attachment shall not obscure any of the <br /> required data. Secure attachment is not any form of tape alone. <br /> 5. The information plate shall not be removed by any person; and <br /> 6. The information plate shall be stamped or engraved with permanent legible, <br /> markings to show the: <br /> a. Name of the well contractor and certification number of the person <br /> installing the pump; <br /> b. Date the pump was installed; <br /> c. The depth of the pump intake; and <br /> d. The horsepower rating of the pump. <br /> History Note: Substitute for NCAC 02C.0107 <br /> Eff. July 1, 2008; amended eff. October 23, 2009;March 25, 2020 <br /> M.ARTESIAN WELLS - Every artesian well that flows under natural artesian <br /> pressure shall be equipped with a valve so that the flow can be completely stopped <br /> provided that the well casing and seal cannot feasibly be extended above the static <br /> water level. Well owners shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of <br /> the valve. <br /> History Note: Substitute for NCAC 02C.0107 <br /> Eff. July 1, 2008;Amended eff. October 23, 2009 <br /> N. PITLESS ADAPTERS - Pitless adapters or pitless units shall not be allowed as a <br /> method of well head completion. <br /> History Note: Substitute for NCAC 02C.0107 <br /> Eff. July 1, 2008 <br /> O. PUMPS AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT <br /> 1. The pumping capacity of the pump shall be consistent with the intended use <br /> and yield characteristics of the well. <br /> 2. The pump and related equipment for the well shall be conveniently located to <br /> permit easy access and removal for repair and maintenance. <br /> 3. The base plate of a pump placed directly over the well shall be designed to <br /> form a watertight seal with the well casing or pump foundation. <br /> 4. In installations where the pump is not located directly over the well, the <br /> 28 <br />