§ 122-221. Conditions for use of private wells.

(a)

Definition. The term "private well" shall include any well constructed for the purpose of obtaining groundwater for supply to a residential dwelling or appurtenant buildings for domestic use, including, but not limited to, household purposes, the watering of farm livestock or gardens, irrigation, heating/cooling and recreational uses.

(b)

Location and construction criteria. All private wells located in the county must be in compliance with the following criteria:

(1)

Not less than 50 feet from a septic tank.

(2)

Not less than 100 feet away from a septic tank absorption field.

(3)

Not less than ten feet away from a sewer.

(4)

Not less than 1,000 feet away from a solid waste disposal site and not in a direction where groundwater flow from the site may be intercepted by the well.

(5)

As far removed as possible from all open abandoned wells.

(6)

No well shall be located in the floodplain unless adequate protection is provided to prevent submergence of the well casing, pumps and appurtenances.

(7)

No well shall be drilled, bored or dug without a permanent sealed casing.

(8)

Private wells shall be physically and totally disconnected from the premises when public water is connected to the premises.

(c)

Wastewater disposal. Residential units connected to private wells must use private wastewater disposal systems. Residential units connected to public water must use the public wastewater system, if available.

(d)

Connection to available public water system required.

(1)

The water distribution system of any building in which plumbing fixtures are installed shall be connected to a public water supply, if public water is available. A public water supply shall be deemed available if public water exists within 200 feet of such premises.

(2)

When public water is made available, line fees and such other charges as are required by sections 122-83 and 122-112 and other applicable sections shall be paid.

(e)

Materials of construction. All permanent casing, liners, screens and other manufactured material used in potable water supply well installation must be new and adequate to protect the well against entrance of contaminants during the expected life of the well. All casing and liner pipe joints shall be watertight.

(f)

Cross-connecting systems prohibited. The interconnection of any private wells with the county water system piping is prohibited. Under no circumstances shall any interconnection be allowed whether separated by valves, check valves, backflow preventers or any other such devices.

(Ord. of 6-28-88, § 3-26-121)