Septic Tank-Private Well Clauses: Contract for Real Property
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How Much Distance Should Be Between My Septic Tank and My Well? ing to recommendations by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, as well as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a septic tank should be at least 50 feet away from a well that is used for drinking water.
If the property is adjacent to a residential property then local well distance requirements prevail. If the property is adjacent to non-residential property or roadway, then there needs to be a well separation distance of at least 10 feet from the property line.
A drinking water well is drilled or dug into the groundwater so water can be pumped to the surface. Deep wells located farther away from a septic system and not in the path of the groundwater flow from the septic system are least likely to be contaminated.
A well must be a minimum of 50 feet from septic tank. A well must be a minimum of 100 feet from the drain field. However, this distance may be reduced to 75 feet if allowed by the local authority.
A failing septic system likely discharges untreated wastewater, which contains pathogens (e.g., E. coli), nutrients and other harmful substances directly into the groundwater or onto the ground and into surface waters.
A homeowner can do septic work only on his or her owner-occupied, single-family home. A state plumber, licensed pursuant to section 489.105(3)(m), F.S. A septic tank contractor registered pursuant to Part III of Chapter 489, F.S. and Part III of Rule 62-6, F.A.C.
What do we mean by a shared septic tank? Essentially a shared septic tank is one that is shared with other local residents, often your neighbours. They are usually situated within the boundary of one of the properties, or sometimes on third party land.
Leach Lines From ephemeral (seasonal) stream/swale50 feetFrom well, spring, lake, or pond100 feetFrom lake or reservoir used for drinking water200 feetFrom trees5 feetFrom lot lines, roads, driveways, or buildings8 feet5 more rows