Well Destruction
An open, abandoned well constitutes a physical hazard and forms a vertical pathway for movement of bacteriological and chemical contaminates into the groundwater supply. Any toxic or adulterating substances entering the well may, in time, migrate to aquifers furnishing water to nearby wells.
In addition, a deteriorated and corroded well casing can cause degradation of the groundwater by intermixing aquifers.
The City of Patterson currently has an agreement with Stanislaus County as of February 2, 2019. All permitting for Well Destructions and Septic Tank Destruction must go through the Environmental Resource Division at the County office.
Septic Tank Destruction
Section 1119 of the Uniform Plumbing Code requires that when connecting to community sewer, or replacing an existing septic, the old septic tank is to be destroyed.
The City of Patterson currently has an agreement with Stanislaus County as of February 2, 2019. All permitting for Well Destructions and Septic Tank Destruction must go through the Environmental Resource Division at the County office.