02525_02AWellAbandonment.doc

SECTION 02525A

Abandon WATER WELLS spec writer: Verify that Section titles referenced in this Section are correct for this Project's Specifications; Section titles may have changed.

part 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

spec writer: This Section anticipates the use of allowances for water supply wells. Specify allowances for amounts and quantities in Division 1 Section "Allowances." Make adjustments to allowances based on unit prices after wells with specified capacities are built.

A. This Section includes the following:

spec writer: Adjust list below to suit Project.

1. Abandoning water wells in a manner approved by the State of Nebraska.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

spec writer: Delete paragraph below if not required or available at Project location.

A. Qualifications: Well abandonment shall be done by an experienced firm that is licenced by the State of Nebraska to do such work.

spec writer: Retain first paragraph below if Contractor or manufacturer selects testing agency.

part 3 - EXECUTION

1.4 WELL ABANDONMENT

A. Comply with AWWA A100 when abandoning water supply wells. Fill and seal holes and casings and restore ground surface to finished grade.

spec writer: Retain paragraph above or below.

B. Follow well-abandonment procedures of authorities having jurisdiction. Restore ground surface to finished grade.

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ABANDON WATER WELLS