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[[File:monitoring-well-subgrade.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Monitoring well installed to subgrade.]]

[[File:monitoring-well-subgrade.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Monitoring well stack installed next to underdrain within the LID practice. (Photo Source: CVC, 2010)]]  

[[Monitoring wells]] allow for measurement of water levels in the sub-surface components of LID practices. They are important for sampling procedures and ensuring that the LID feature are performing as intended.<br>

[[Monitoring wells]] allow for measurement of water levels in the sub-surface components of LID practices. They are important for sampling procedures and ensuring that the LID feature are performing as intended.

Construction Steps:<br>

'''Construction Steps:'''

#Install a cap stand at the required elevation to anchor the monitoring well.

#Install a cap stand at the required elevation to anchor the monitoring well.

#Wrap the perforated pipe with a geotextile sock (to prevent migration of soil into the well).

#Wrap the perforated pipe with a geotextile sock (to prevent migration of soil into the well).

#Anchor the perforated pipe to the bottom of the LID feature.

#Anchor the perforated pipe to the bottom of the LID feature.

#Install a lockable cap to the top of the standpipe to protect against vandalism.

#Install a lockable cap to the top of the standpipe to protect against vandalism.

#Install monitoring equipment (e.g., a level logger) if required.<br>

#Install monitoring equipment (e.g., a level logger) if required.

Key Inspection Points:<br>

'''Key Inspection Points:'''

*Pipe is perforated, rigid, and matches design specifications

*Pipe is perforated, rigid, and matches design specifications.

*Well is installed according to contract documents

*Well is installed according to contract documents.

*Geotextile sock is wrapped around the perforated portion of the well<br>

*Geotextile sock is wrapped around the perforated portion of the well.

Mistakes to Avoid:<br>

'''Mistakes to Avoid:'''

*Incorrect sequencing – ensure that standpipe is installed prior to backfilling with granular material<br>

*Incorrect sequencing: Ensure that standpipe is installed prior to backfilling with granular material.