- (a) During any repair or installation of a water well pump, the licensed installer shall make a reasonable effort to maintain the integrity of ground water and to prevent contamination by elevating the pump column and fittings, or by other means suitable under the circumstances.
(b) This section shall include every type of connection device, including but not limited to, flange connections, hose-clamp connections, and other flexible couplings. Except as provided by this chapter, a pump shall be constructed so that no unprotected openings into the interior of the pump or well casing exist.
- (1) A hand pump, hand pump head, stand, or similar device shall have a spout, directed downward.
- (2) A power driven pump shall be attached to the casing or approved suction or discharge line by a closed connection. For the purposes of this section a closed connection is defined to be a sealed connection.
(c) The provisions of this section relating to the requirement of closed connections shall not apply to the following types of pumps and pumping equipment:
- (1) sucker rod pumps and windmills; and
- (2) hand pumps.
- (d) A new, repaired, or reconditioned well, or pump installation or repair on a well used to supply water for human consumption shall be properly disinfected. The landowner may waive the disinfection process by submitting a written request to the driller or pump installer.
Source Note:The provisions of this §76.108 adopted to be effective March 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 1142.