Well Casing Height WI DNR Code: During a well inspection or drilling of a new well the WI DNR has a code requirement to be met with regards to the height of your well casing. If you are planning on having a new well drilled keep in mind the well casing height needs to extend a minimum of 12 inches above outside grade (above ground). If you are planning on landscaping (see General Info on landscaping) around your well, keep the 12 inch height requirement in mind to avoid non-compliance with DNR regulations.
The following is a list of DNR Well Casing height requirements for existing wells. Note these are all minimum height requirements.
- Wells constructed prior to April 10, 1953 shall terminate a minimum of 6 inches above established ground grade.
- Wells constructed between 1953 and February 1, 1991 shall terminate a minimum of 8 inches above established ground grade.
- Wells constructed after February 1, 1991 shall terminate at least 12 inches above established ground grade.
- Wells located in a floodplain constructed on or after October 1, 1975 shall extend a minimum of 2 feet above the regional flood elevation for the well site.
UPDATE as of October 1, 2014 a new code went into effect that any Well that requires servicing, and if the Well casing is not a minimum of 12 inches above final ground grade, the casing will be required to be brought into compliance with current code.
If you have any questions, please call Kurt, A Well Pump Guy LLC at 715-222-1168 or feel free or email us, I will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Further information on DNR code requirements and what I, as a licensed pump installer look for when performing well and pressure system inspections will be coming soon. I hope you have found this information helpful.