description_raw: This permit is for closed loop geothermal wells. See site plan for locations.&nbsp;DPS must be notified 24 hours before construction of wells. The driller must notify any municipality for wells within that municipality or within one mile of its boundary. Wells to be sealed according to COMAR 26.04.04 standards and grouted from the bottom up in one continuous operation. Wells must be 10 feet from all underground utilities, storm water pipes, storm water structures, easements and right of ways. A mechanical permit is required to erect, install, enlarge, alter repair, remove, convert or replace a mechanical heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. It is recommended that the property owner record a drawing of all buried pipe locations and depths associated with the geothermal heating and cooling system. The property owner and the licensed driller have the responsibility to comply with Montgomery County and Maryland State regulations and laws concerning dust, noise, sediment control, and all other environmental issues. Drilling water containing drill cuttings and grout must not be discharged off-site into streams or storm drains; or onto the property of others.&nbsp; Sewer line is of acceptable material to place well &lt;50' away per well driller. Variance to site wells 25 feet away from the drywell has been approved by MDE.&nbsp; The wells must be cased at least 5 feet into solid bedrock.