Section 77(1) in Cuttack Development Authority (Planning and Building Standards) Regulations, 2001
(1)Wells intended to supply of water for human consumption or domestic purposes shall :(a)be located not less than 15 metres from any ash pit, refuse pit, earth closet or privy and shall be located on a site upwards from the earth closet or privy;(b)be located not less than 18 metres from any soak pit, soak way or bore hole latrine and shall be located on a site upwards from the earth closet or privy;(c)be so located so that the risk of contamination by the movement of subsoil of other water eliminated to a large extent;(d)be of a minimum internal diameter of not less than 1 metre;(e)not be under a tree or otherwise shall have a canopy over it, so that leaves and twigs may not fall into the well; and(f)not be located within 2 metres from the inner edge so the footing of the foundation of an existing or proposed building;
