Monitoring Well Manholes

Monitoring well manholes — surface completions for flush-mount and below-grade monitoring well installations. Cast iron and ductile iron covers with bolt-down and lay-in lids. Sizes from 5” to 18”.

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Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 5" x 6" long metal skirt (MWL5006SM)
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Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 5" x 6" long metal skirt

The Martin Products MWL5006SM is a 5" monitoring well manhole cover with a long galvanized steel skirt. Provides traffic-rated access protection for groundwater monitoring wells. The extended skirt height accommodates...
$ 93.90
Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 12" Rebar tabs (A0721-001CC) - product photo Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 12" Rebar tabs (A0721-001CC) - alternate angle
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Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 12" Rebar tabs

The EMCO Wheaton A0721-001CC is a 12" monitoring well manhole with rebar tabs welded to the skirt for concrete pour-in-place installations. White ductile iron bolt-down lid, polyethylene skirt. Eliminates the...
$ 160.60
Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 12", Bolt-down, White Lid (A0721-001ID) - product photo Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 12", Bolt-down, White Lid (A0721-001ID) - alternate angle
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Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 12", Bolt-down, White Lid

The EMCO Wheaton A0721-001ID is a 12" monitoring well manhole with a factory-installed ID tag for well identification and regulatory tracking. Same construction as the A0721-001 — white ductile iron...
$ 169.54
Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 8", White Ductile Lid (A0721-128) - product photo Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 8", White Ductile Lid (A0721-128) - alternate angle
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Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 12" x 8", White Ductile Lid

The EMCO Wheaton A0721-128 is a low-profile 12" monitoring well manhole with just 8.1" overall height. White ductile iron bolt-down lid, polyethylene skirt. The shortest 12" model available — ideal...
$ 145.01
Monitoring Manhole Cover, 12"x12 White Ductile Lid (A0721-101ID) - product photo Monitoring Manhole Cover, 12"x12 White Ductile Lid (A0721-101ID) - alternate angle
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Monitoring Manhole Cover, 12"x12 White Ductile Lid

The EMCO Wheaton A0721-101ID is a 12" monitoring well manhole identical to the A0721-101, with a factory-installed ID tag for well tracking and regulatory compliance. White ductile iron bolt-down lid,...
$ 196.30
Monitoring Manhole Covers, Round 12" x 12", Lay-In (A0721-101L) - product photo Monitoring Manhole Covers, Round 12" x 12", Lay-In (A0721-101L) - alternate angle
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Monitoring Manhole Covers, Round 12" x 12", Lay-In

The EMCO Wheaton A0721-101L is a 12" monitoring well manhole with a lay-in lid and galvanized steel skirt. No bolts needed for routine well access — the ductile iron lid...
$ 145.01
Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 14"x12" Aluminum Skirt & Lid (A0721-112) - product photo Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 14"x12" Aluminum Skirt & Lid (A0721-112) - alternate angle
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Monitoring Manhole Cover, Round 14"x12" Aluminum Skirt & Lid

The EMCO Wheaton A0721-112 is a 12" monitoring well manhole built entirely from hard-coat anodized aluminum — lid, skirt, and all hardware. The locking mechanism provides tamper-resistant security without padlocks....
$ 955.64

Flush-Mount Well Access

When a monitoring well needs to be completed at grade — in a parking lot, sidewalk, or paved area — a monitoring well manhole provides the surface-level access point. The manhole frame sits flush with the surrounding surface, and the cover protects the well casing below.

These are different from standard sewer manholes. Monitoring well manholes are smaller (typically 5” to 18”), designed to accommodate well casing rather than human entry, and often require bolt-down or locking lids for regulatory compliance.

Key Considerations

  • Traffic loading — Will vehicles drive over the cover? If yes, choose ductile or cast iron with appropriate load rating.
  • Well casing size — The manhole opening must accommodate your well casing diameter plus any above-ground fittings (caps, plugs, sampling ports).
  • Security — Bolt-down lids prevent unauthorized access and satisfy most regulatory requirements for well security.

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FAQ

What’s the difference between a monitoring well manhole and a standard manhole?

Monitoring well manholes are smaller (5”–18” vs. 12”–44”+) and designed for well casing access, not human entry. They’re used for flush-mount well completions in paved areas.

Do I need a manhole AND a well plug?

Typically yes. The manhole provides the surface-level access frame. The well plug or cap seals the actual well casing inside the manhole. They serve different functions.