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Fla. Admin. Code R. 40E-3.521 (2026)

Well Seals

✓ current as of September 2026
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Wells shall be covered and sealed in accordance with paragraph 62-532.500(4)(a), F.A.C., incorporated by reference in paragraph 40E-3.036(1)(c), F.A.C.

(1) Permanent Well Seals.

(a) Wells shall be properly sealed to prevent the movement of contaminants and surface water into the well.

(b) The top of the well casing shall at a minimum extend 12 inches above land surface and if practical, 12 inches above the 100-year flood elevation.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.171, 373.309 FS. Law Implemented 373.113, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309 FS. History–New 3-16-05, Amended 9-26-12.

Effective: 9/26/2012.