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280.16

280.16 Prohibition on use of certain devices in wells.

280.16(1)

(1) In this section, "pitless adapter" means a device that attaches a well casing pipe to an underground pipe that conveys water from the well.

280.16(2)

(2) No person may install a pitless adapter that extends into the inside of a well casing pipe except if the sand screen is permanently attached to the bottom of a well casing pipe that is constructed of polyvinyl chloride. Only the following may install pitless adapters:

280.16(2)(a)

(a) A licensed pump installer.

280.16(2)(b)

(b) An employee of a licensed pump installer or a registered pump installing business.

280.16(2)(c)

(c) A welder under contract with a licensed pump installer or registered pump installing business.

280.16 - ANNOT.

History: 1997 a. 122; 2005 a. 360.