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DRAFT 7 <br /> 5. If there is a determination that a well failure exists and is a probable result <br /> of the quarry operation, the well will be renovated, repaired or replaced by <br /> ASC. <br /> 6. If the probable result determination is negative, the expert will refer the <br /> situation back to the County for renovation, repair, or replacement of the <br /> well by the NFWRF. <br /> REMEDIATION OF FAILURES <br /> Repal : <br /> Well repairs can be implemented for those situation involving known or <br /> discoverable flaws in the well construction. The repairs may Involve the <br /> installation of a liner or sleeve in the existing casing; raising the wellhead above <br /> the finished grade; or deepening of the borehole. The use of a well repair <br /> strategy Is usually limited, especially when the well Is more thane 5-20 years <br /> aid <br /> Treatment. <br /> Treatment systems are indicated when they are the best solution for the well <br /> failure. Treatment systems may be the only remediation available for some well <br /> failure situations. Examples of treatment systems are whole-house filters, <br /> point of use filters, softeners, reverse osmosis units and neutralizers. <br /> Renovation: <br /> Renovation is generally indicated when there are Certain types of non- <br /> pathogenic bacteria present in the well such as iron or sulfur bacteria. Over <br /> time, these bacteria cause an Increase In undesirable qualities in the water and <br /> many times cause a slime to develop on the well walls or within the plumbing <br /> system that exacerbates the problem. The renovation process removes the <br /> slime and other buildup in the well and plumbing system through a chemical or <br /> mechanical process and eliminates or reduces the levels of nuisance <br /> constituents In the water. <br /> Replacement <br /> Well replacement is indicated when the existing well is failing according <br /> definition established by this policy and the well cannot be renovated or <br />