APPENDIX J - CCAMP PRIVATE WELL RECOMMENDATIONS 



October 1987 Page J-2 



2. DEQE should develop a guidance document for local officials regarding 

 private well protection. This could provide the basis for the future 

 development of private well regulations at the state level. This docu- 

 ment should include a model bylaw which could be implemented with only 

 minor modifications by municipalities anywhere in the state and a 

 technical appendix. There are a number of different ongoing efforts 

 across the state which address various parts of the private well is- 

 sue. This guidance document should be comprehensive and should contain 

 specific examples relating to the variety of geologic conditions which 

 are found in Massachusetts. At a minimum, the document should address 

 the following broad categories: 



A. Utilizing groundwater flow and other hydrogeological information to 

 site private wells so as to minimize the potential for groundwater 

 contamination. 



B. Comprehensive initial water quality monitoring and limited ongoing 

 water quality analysis. 



C. Well construction specifications. 



D. Procedures for well abandonment. 



