Observation well definition
Observation well means a well designed to measure the depth to the water level elevation in either clean or contaminated water or soil.
Observation well means a cased and screened boring or drilled hole, installed within the tank excavation or piping trench that can be used for the continuous or periodic evaluation of groundwater quality or the detection of soil vapors as a method of release detection.
Observation well means a non-pumping, non-potable well used for measuring groundwater levels or potentiometric surface.
More Definitions of Observation well
Observation well means a well other than a monitoring well that is typically located in a tank excavation or the collection sump of a secondary containment system.
Observation well means a well used for the sole purpose of determining groundwater levels.
Observation well means a well drilled to monitor subsurface conditions in oil and gas projects or gas storage fields.
Observation well means a well designed to measure the depth
Observation well means a well installed in the tank backfill material to enable observation of subsurface conditions in the backfill material surrounding the tank or tanks.
Observation well means any artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of monitoring fluctuations in groundwater levels, quality of underground waters, or the concentration of contaminants in underground waters.
Observation well means a well drilled strictly for monitoring purposes.