Guidelines for Water Well Construction

"Guidelines for Water Well Construction" were first published in January 1992. Following an intensive review in 1993/1994, the document was revised and republished in January 1995. The revision reflects current standards of practice and sets forth guidelines for proper water well construction across Canada. The manual can be used as a guide for the drilling and construction of a water well.

The "Guidelines" serve as minimum construction requirements, and any provincial standard or regulation that supersedes the recommendations would apply. The minimum guidelines meet the criteria set out in most of the existing regulations and legislation in effect across Canada. The publication serves to guide drillers, well owners, and legislative agencies in the construction of safe and useable water wells.

Emphasis is that wells should be constructed so that they can be maintained, serviced, and located away from all types of contamination

Primarily, the guidelines apply to water well construction for the purpose of obtaining ground water supply for human consumption, preparation of food products, livestock watering, public and private utility, and institutional supplies.

Emphasis is that wells should be constructed so that they can be maintained, serviced and located away from all types of contamination. All water wells should be constructed in accordance with regulations established by the provincial regulatory agency in consultation with the respective Provincial Water Well/Ground Water Association.

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