74:02:04:58. Requirements for development of wells. Wells shall be thoroughly developed by surging, jetting, or any other method which will remove drilling mud or any other aquifer material which will pass through the screen openings or casing perforations. The well shall be developed by the driller until the water is clear and reasonably free of silt, mud, and sand. Completion of public water supply wells and wells for household domestic use shall include disinfection pursuant to AWWA Standard A100-90, "AWWA Standard for Water Wells," January 29, 1990, after installation of the pump.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 52:01:04:07, effective July 1, 1979; transferred from § 74:02:04:07, effective September 29, 1985; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 18 SDR 224, effective July 16, 1992.
General Authority: SDCL 46-2-5, 46-6-6.1, 46-6-20.
Law Implemented: SDCL 46-6-6.1, 46-6-20.
Reference: AWWA Standard A100-90, "AWWA Standard for Water Wells," January 29, 1990. Published by American Water Works Association, 1991. Copies may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, Co 80235. Cost: $17.
74:02:04:58.01. Disinfection requirements. Any water supply well constructed, rehabilitated, or rebuilt shall be disinfected with chlorine in a manner outlined in the "Recommended Procedure for Chlorine Disinfection of Water Wells." (See Appendix H at the end of this chapter.) The pump installer is responsible for chlorinating any water supply well upon which the installer works.
Source: 18 SDR 224, effective July 16, 1992.
General Authority: SDCL 46-2-5, 46-6-6.1, 46-6-20.
Law Implemented: SDCL 46-1-2, 46-2-9, 46-6-6.1, 46-6-20.
Note: Best management practices as defined in subdivision 74:52:01:01(6) should be taken to reduce the potential of chlorinated water reaching surface waters.