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Lanie Powell and Eva Brown 60 <br /> Sept. 12, 2024 <br /> Page 3 <br /> shall not be placed into service until the PWS Section has issued a "Final Approval." These steps are <br /> described in the Engineering Planning and Development Guidance Document available at <br /> https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Water%20Resources/files/pws/planreview/EPD Guidance lul 2v 019 pdf <br /> Be aware that plans, specifications and reports for the new wells must be certified by a Professional <br /> Engineer. Therefore, it is recommended that a Professional Engineer or Licensed Geologist (or their <br /> designated representative) experienced in the construction of water supply wells, conduct on-site <br /> monitoring of well construction. At a minimum, certain critical phases of well construction such as <br /> installation and grouting of casing should be monitored. In many situations it may be necessary to go <br /> beyond the minimum requirements in order to protect the public health and ground water resources. <br /> Other Agency Approvals Required <br /> This PWS Section "Preliminary Well Site Approval" letter does not address other agency applicable <br /> rules and requirements pertaining to well construction and registration. <br /> Local county well construction rules and ordinances may include additional requirements. <br /> Well construction must meet the standards specified in the Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC <br /> 2C). Be aware that these rules require a permit to be obtained from the Water Quality Regional <br /> Operations Section of the Division of Water Resources before the well is constructed if it is anticipated <br /> that the new well will be part of a water system with a design capacity of 100,000 gallons per day or <br /> greater. In addition, these rules require that wells be constructed by a properly certified well driller. <br /> For more information, call 919-707-3668 or go to: <br /> https://deq..nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater- <br /> branch/ground-water-protection/well-program#largecapwell <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 6),,�6CS J <br /> Rebecca Sadosky, Ph.D., Chief <br /> Public Water Supply Section <br /> Division of Water Resources <br /> Enclosures <br /> Cc: Regional Files - PWS Section <br /> Central Files - PWS Section <br /> Orange County Health Department <br /> Cricket Corwin, E.I., MacConnell &Associates - by email <br /> David Barcal, P.E., MacConnell &Associates - by email <br /> Laura Haywood, Forestar Group - by email <br /> Donna Crowder, Forestar Group - by email <br /> D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources <br /> Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh,North Carolina 27609 <br /> rfr,rm cnnoi van �' <br /> D.P.,1 ent of Envimnmentai Ouamy 919.791.4200 <br />