Update:
We re-measured, and realized that the existing 8' X 10' shed on a concrete foundation is 50' (feet) from the well. 🥳
We are going to rebuild the roof (...Which should be replaced anyway. The structure itself is in good shape), and make one side wall higher, (or the other side lower) so...
I'm new to this house and property. I plan to get a well guy over to look at the well-system, and put a proper well cap on it soon.
I bought a fancy new heavy duty measuring tape today, to see how close my two preferred areas are to the well.
I agree about suggestions made by bureaucrats...
Hi everyone,
I have a shallow well, and my township recommends that I place the coop (that I'm going to build) 100' away.
What are your thoughts? What distance is safe? Would 75' be okay? Even less?
I plan on no more than 5-6 chickens. Coop and run will be 6' X 10-12'.
How close is your well?