Not sure if this is the right forum to post this question. We have a small piece of property in Pennsylvania. It has what we are told is a cesspool for septic. The well is right next to it. We are interested in having a septic system with a drain field and a new well put in. I am wondering how close the septic system can be to the well. If I am interpreting the Pennsylvania code correctly, we need the well and the "absorption area" to be at least 100 feet apart.
See:
http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Di.../pacode/data/025/chapter73/chap73toc.html&d=#
Here is what I think is the relevant section:
§ 73.13. Minimum horizontal isolation distances
(c) The following minimum horizontal isolation distances shall be maintained between the features named and the perimeter of the aggregate in the absorption area:
(3) An individual water supply or water supply system suction line—100 feet.
Am I interpreting this properly? If we can't get the 100 feet, are there any workarounds? Thanks for any help.
See:
http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Di.../pacode/data/025/chapter73/chap73toc.html&d=#
Here is what I think is the relevant section:
§ 73.13. Minimum horizontal isolation distances
(c) The following minimum horizontal isolation distances shall be maintained between the features named and the perimeter of the aggregate in the absorption area:
(3) An individual water supply or water supply system suction line—100 feet.
Am I interpreting this properly? If we can't get the 100 feet, are there any workarounds? Thanks for any help.