Can I build a garage over a well?

In order to have access, and keep the well safe, a building, building addition, overhang, deck, canopy, or other structure may not be built over, or within 3 feet of any existing well.
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Can a garage be built over a water line?

Water lines can be run through the walls, but drain lines have to be taken through the floor. That involves cutting the garage floor to allow for the pipes if the work is being done on an existing foundation.
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Can you have a well inside your garage?

Wells may only be located in buildings with a slab-on-grade foundation (garages, pump houses, and sheds), or in walkout basements with the basement floor at ground grade on at least one side of the building.
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How far from the house does the well need to be?

The minimum distance from a driven or drilled well to a residential structure is typically 5 to 10 feet measured to the farthest building projection. This is usually the roof overhang.
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Does a well head need to be covered?

Water wells require a water-tight cap or cover to prevent contamination from surface runoff or flood waters. But some well caps also require an air vent.
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RUNNING A WATER LINE TO AN OUTBUILDING OR A SHED



Can you put a driveway over a well?

The well should not be located in a roadway or driveway. If it is close to a roadway or driveway, it should be properly marked to avoid being hit by vehicles. Homeowners can place bumper posts near the well to increase visibility, especially if the well is located near a driveway and it snows where you live.
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Can you build over a wellhead?

In order to have access, and keep the well safe, a building, building addition, overhang, deck, canopy, or other structure may not be built over, or within 3 feet of any existing well.
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Can a well be inside a house?

Yes. You can do it. Before doing this prey to Lord Varun to forgive you for this act i. e. filling of well. Then you may fill it properly with white sand if well is located from West to East going clock wise and with red sand if located at rest of the zones.
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How far can I run a water line from a well?

Different well pumps can push water different distances. For example, a well pump with a single line tends to push water a maximum of 25 feet vertically. Comparatively, shallow well pumps can push water 30 feet vertically.
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How deep is a well for water?

Dug wells have a large diameter, are shallow (approximately 10 to 30 feet deep) and are not cased continuously. Driven wells are constructed by driving pipe into the ground. Driven wells are cased continuously and shallow (approximately 30 to 50 feet deep).
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Can you concrete over a well?

The well casing should extend at least 6 inches above the ground surface. A concrete slab around the well will prevent surface water from collecting around the well. If repairs are needed call a licensed well driller.
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How do you protect your wells?

Avoid mixing or using pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, degreasers, fuels, and other pollutants near the well. Do not dispose of wastes in dry wells or in abandoned wells. Do not cut off the well casing below the land surface. Pump and inspect septic systems as often as recommended by your local health department.
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How do you fill in an old well?

Well-plugging steps
  1. Measure the dimensions of the well. ...
  2. Remove all obstructing materials from the well. ...
  3. Disinfect the well by adding household bleach. ...
  4. Fill the well with plugging materials. ...
  5. Remove the upper 3 feet of the well casing. ...
  6. Fill the final 3 feet with topsoil and mound.
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Can you build a garage over a drain cover?

You can build over a private drain. Building control will inspect the pipework and approve the works as part of your extension. A public drain is a different matter.
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Can you build over a water main?

The Architect will be responsible/liable for any cost incured (but best avoide that road) . The pipe can be built over and there are criterea for this held with the council planing dep/water board etc. So Yes you can and yes inform the water boare as thay may need to do work on the thing in the futuer.
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Are you allowed to build over a sewer?

Yes, you can certainly build over a private drain. This also includes building extensions.
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Can two houses share one well?

By definition, a shared well is a well that services more than one home whether its for residential or irrigation purposes. They can service up to two or more homes, and if there were more than four, then it would be classified as a community well.
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How deep is pipe from well to house?

How Far Down Is Well Water Line? In your specific geographical area, the depth of a typical underground water pipe ranges from about 12 inches to about 31 inches.
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What are the disadvantages of well water?

Disadvantages of well water include:
  • Hard Water and Scale Buildup.
  • Harmful contaminants such as bacteria, lead, and arsenic.
  • Pumps need to be replaced every 10 or so years.
  • Bad taste.
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How long do wells last?

The average lifespan for a well is 30–50 years. 2. How deep is the well? Drilled wells typically go down 100 feet or more.
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Is well water safe to drink?

Can you drink well water? The answer is most likely yes, but testing and treatment are crucial. As long as you closely monitor the condition of your water supply and take appropriate measures to ensure its quality, well water can be safe to drink.
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How can I hide my well head?

Place a generous layer of mulch on the landscape fabric and around the rock to hide the anchors. And that's it – the unsightly wellhead has disappeared! This project can be left as-is, or you can fill in with plants around the rock to blend it in even more.
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How do I protect water lines under my driveway?

Use PVC pipe to protect other supply lines that you must run under the driveway, as well.
  1. Dig a trench across the gravel driveway with a shovel. ...
  2. Add two inches of coarse gravel the size of ping-pong balls in the bottom of the trench if there isn't already gravel in the trench.
  3. Measure the width of the driveway.
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