Building a deck near well

I'm planning on building a deck which will run near my well. Is there a certain clearance I should keep, or is it ok to build over it, and leave an access hatch for pulling the pump or whatever may arise. Father-in-law said I should keep away from it, in case I need to get a truck to it. Any possibility something could happen where I would need to have it that accessible?
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