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CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS ON MY WATER WELL

1. Is my water well legal? A friend of mine who's a developer was looking at where my
well is located and said that my lot is a conforming lot and there is no choice by law they
had to put in a conforming well. James that works for the Precinct said the same thing
tome.
2. When the water line was backfilled It was not compacted near the house and now I
have a large sink hole, I put a lot of time and out of pocket money in finishing my yard
and now it a mess.
3. I have a very expensive Persian rug in my bedroom and a tool bag that was covered with
oil was set down on the rug and left a big oil stain.

I will be contacting the Water Well Board regarding these complaints.

Sincerely,

Richard Fisher

Site Visit Report

Subject:

Fisher Complaint

Location:

84 N. Village Road
Warner, NH 03278

On June 17, 2009 DES conducted a site visit and inspection of a new well constructed by
Contoocook Artesian Well Company ("Contoocook WelI") at the above address. The inspection was
conducted in response to a consumer complaint filed by the property owner, Richard Fisher, against
Contoocook Well. Mr. Fisher complains that the well was constructed in a non-conforming location
and his property is large enough to accommodate a welI which meets all applicable setbacks. Rules
adopted by the NH Water Well Board require wells to be a minimum of75 feet from septic systems
and 75 feet from property boundaries, respectively, in accordance with We 602.05(b), (c), and (d).
The well is located in the back ofthe property approximately 100 feet (not measured) behind the
home. Measured distances from the well to the side boundaries were 35 feet to the southwest property
line and 142 feet to the northeast property line. The total property width at the location measured
being approximately 177 feet. Therefore, it would be possible to locate a well in the middle of the
property, which would be at least 75 feet from the southwest and northeast property boundaries. The
existing septic system is located on the northeast side of the residence and is a grandfathered system
according to Mr. Fisher. Mr. Fisher was also concerned that the well was less than 75 feet from the
abutter's septic system on the southwest side of the property and that the first two water quality tests
failed for colifonn bacteria as a result. The actual measured separation distance was 103 feet.
The failed water quality tests may be a result of the dog kennel which is attached to the home and the
proximity of the water service trench which was dug along the side of the kennel. Adequate
disinfection of the well and water service pipe will hopefully resolve this problem.
Two previous locations for the well had been proposed, but were rejected by the property owner; one
in the front of the property which was in the immediate vicinity of the drive way and one behind the
barn in the immediate vicinity ofthe garden. The third and final location was accepted by the
property owner and Mr. Fisher signed a non-conforming location fomI. However, at a later date Mr.
Fisher was informed by others that his property is large enough to accommodate a well which meets
all applicable setbacks.
Following a visual inspection of the property and consideration that at some point in time Mr. Fisher,
or a future owner, may have to install a new septic system for the home, I suggested to Mr. Fisher
that he hire a licensed septic system designer to determine where a future system should be placed.
The most logical location for a septic system appears to be directly behind the home on the northeast
side of the property. Evaluating these site conditions, a well placed in the center ofthe lot would meet
all required setbacks, pursuant to We 602.05(b), (c), and (d), however, would likely preclude the
installation of a future septic system in that area.

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Water Well Program Manager

Water Well Board Meeting 8/6/09

DES Finding on Richard Fisher Complaint v. Contoocook Artesian Well Company

Background Information
Staff conducted follow-up telephone conversations with Wally Coran, Contoocook Artesian Well
Company, and Lynn Perkins, Commissioner Warner Village Precinct. Commissioner Perkins and
Wally Coran sited the well. Mr. Fisher was there initially but was not present when the third site was
chosen. The first two sites were rejected by Mr. Fisher. Mr. Fisher agreed with the third location and
signed the Non-confonning Well Location Fonn. According to statements made by Commissioner
Perkins and Mr. Coran, there was discussion about the possibility of a future septic system going on
the other side of the property. The well was sited with this possibility in mind.
Richard de Seve, DES- Subsurface Systems Bureau confinned that the Fisher property has no state
approved septic system and the residence pre-dates the program.
The well completion report indicates that the depth to bedrock was 78 feet and 123 feet of casing was
installed and grouted.

DES Action
The Department took no action on this matter in consideration of the following findings:
1) The existing septic system is a grandfathered system;
2) Contoocook Artesian Well Company used proper judgment in considering the site conditions
including the location of the existing septic system, the likelihood that a future septic system win be
located on the property, and the setback to the southwest property line;
3) Extra casing was set into bedrock;
4) The casing was grouted; and
5) A Non-conforming Well Location Fonn was signed and filed with the Board.

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Jeffrey M. Tasker, M.G,W.e., Water Well Contractor, Chairman

Peter W. Caswell, C.W.D. P.I., Water Well Contractor
Stephen R. Smith, Pump Installer

Thomas A. Garside, Technical Driller

Rene Pelletier, P,G., Dept, ofEnvironmental Services
David R. Wunsch. Ph.D., P.G., State Geologist
Richard P. Schofield, P.G., Staff

August 12, 2009

Rick Patenaude
Contoocook Artesian Well Co Inc
POB 2036
Henniker, NH 03242
Dear Mr. Patenaude:
At it's meeting on August 6,2009 the New Hampshire Water Well Board ("Board") considered the
complaint ofRichard Fisher against your company. Both parties attended the meeting.

Mr. Fisher explained that his property is large enough to accommodate a well that meets all applicable
setbacks and his well could have been constructed in a code compliant location.
The Board agreed that wells should be located in accordance with applicable setback requirements unless
the size ofthe lot, or other physical constraints listed on the non-confonning well location fonn prohibit access
for the drilling equipment. The Board also found that Contoocook Artesian Well Company, Inc., applied
appropriate construction methods to protect the well against potential contamination including, installing a total of
123 feet of casing, installing 44 feet of casing into bedrock, and grouting the casing. These additional protective
construction methods are accepted industry standards designed to protect public health. Finally, in its current
location the well should allow room in the back ofthe property for an approved septic system in the future.
If you have any questions, please call Rick Schofield at 271-1974.

Rene Pelletier
Secretary

Certified Mail
cc. Board members
Sarah Pillsbury, Administrator, DWGB
P.O. Box 95, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0095
: (603) 271-2513 Fax: (603) 271-5171 TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
Web site: www.des.nh.gov/wwb

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Jeffrey M. Tasker, M.G.W.C., Water Well Contractor, Chairman

Peter W. Caswell, C.W.D. - P.I., Water Well Contractor
Stephen R. Smith, Pump Installer

Thomas A. Garside, Technical Driller

Rene Pelletier, P.G., Dept. o/Environmental Services
David R. Wunsch, Ph.D., P.G., State Geologist
Richard P. Schofield, P.O., Staff

August 12,2009

Richard Fisher
84 North Village Road
Warner NH 03278
Dear Mr. Fisher:
At it's meeting on August 6, 2009 the New Hampshire Water Well Board ("Board") considered your
complaint against Contoocook Artesian Well Company, Inc.
You explained that your property is large enough to accommodate a well that meets all applicable
setbacks and your well could have been constructed in a code compliant location.
The Board agreed that wells should be located in accordance with applicable setback requirements unless
the size of the lot, or other physical constraints listed on the non-conforming well location fonn prohibit access
for the drilling equipment. The Board also found that Contoocook Artesian Well Company, Inc., applied
appropriate construction methods to protect the well against potential contamination including, installing a total of
123 feet of casing, installing 44 feet of casing into bedrock, and grouting the casing. These additional protective
construction methods are accepted industry standards designed to protect public health. Finally, in its current
location the well should allow room in the back of the property for an approved septic system in the future.
If you have any questions, please call Rick Schofield at 271-1974.

Rene Pelletier
Secretary

cc. Board members

Sarah Pillsbury, Administrator, DWGB

P.o. Box 95,29 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0095

Telephone: (603) 271-2513 Fax: (603) 271-5171 TOD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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Web site: www.des.nh.2ov/wwb

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Well Number

State of New Hampshire

Water Well Board
PO Box 2006
Concord NH 03301

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1. Well Owner and or Home Owner: Warner Village Water District

Building Contractor:
2. Location of Well: Town: Warner

Address: 84 North Village Rd.

Subdivision Name:
Town Tax Map and Lot No: Map No.: 10

Subdivision Lot No.:

Lot No.: 6

Latitude 43 0 16' 605"

Longitude 071

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4. Date Well Was Completed: 5/19/2009

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5. Proposed Use of Well: ltResidential_Monitoring Well _ Other (Explain)

6. Reason for Constructing Well: X
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Other

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8. Total Depth of Well: 500 feet below land surface.

9. Depth to Bedrock: 78 feet below land surface.

10. Casing Details: Length: 123 ft. Dia 6.5 in. Material: Steel Wt. 17Ib./ft.
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21. A water well contractor must provide a drawing indicating the position of each well, if more than one well is located within the lot,
relative to significant permanent man-made features. Provide this information in the space below, or as an attachment to this form.
Additional information attached:

22. Additional information attached: _ _Yes _ _No

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