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i � � . �� � r f� Mr. Mark Stodola Page 2 January 27, 2005 reported that the well was constructed after installation of the electric line. Minnesota Rules, part 4725.2150, requires a minimum separation of 10 feet between a well and an electric transmission line. The minimum distance may be reduced to 5 feet if the electric line is deenergized or grounded when well construction, repair, or sealing occurs, and if a warning sign is attached to the well. A warning sign was not attached to the well, and the electric line was not reportedly deenergized when well construction occurred. On November 4, 2004, Mr. Edson met with Mr. Whitman, and Mr. Matt Bolterman, city of Orono septic system compliance officer, to verify the distance between the well and the septic system. Mr. Edson and Mr. Bolterman determined that the well was located 48 feet from the septic tank riser. Records available at the city of Orono reported that the septic tank is a round, 1,000-gallon tank. The tank was not excavated to determine the exact separation between the closest part of the tank and well, but based on records and septic tank configuration, the tank is estimated to be 45 feet or less from the well. Minnesota Rules, part 4725.4450, require a minimum 50-foot separation between a well and a septic tank. Mr. Bolterman provided Mr. Edson with documentation that the buried sewers inside the house were constructed of approved materials and had been successfully air tested when the plumbing was installed. City records did not contain information about sewers outside the building. Mr. Edson contacted Mr. Alan Morton, who installed the sewers. Mr. Morton reported that the interior sewer was constructed of approved materials and was air tested,but that the exterior sewer was not. Mr. Edson determined that the untested, buried exterior sewer is located 47 feet from the well. Minnesota Rules, part 4725.4450 require a minimum 50-foot separation between a well and a buried sewer. The separation may be reduced to 20 feet for certain sewers that are constructed of approved materials and have been successfully air tested. Mr. Edson determined that a location exists on the property to install a well in compliance with Minnesota rules. Mr. Edson informed Mr. Rick Stodola that Don Stodola Well Drilling Company, Inc., had installed a well too close to a buried electric line, a septic tank, and a sewer in violation of Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4725. As of this date, the well remains in violation of the rules. The well, Minnesota Unique Well Number 668049, was installed by Don Stodola Well Drilling Company, Inc., in violation of Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4725 as follows: • Minnesota Rules, part 47252150 requires a minimum separation of 10 feet between a well and an electric transmission line. The minimum distance may be reduced to 5 feet if the electric line is deenergized or grounded when well construction, repair, or sealing occurs, and if a warning sign is attached to the well.