(a) Prior to commencing drilling operations, the applicant or permit holder shall test the water in all fresh-water wells situated on parcels of land within 1,000 feet of the wellhead, provided that the owner of such water well does not refuse permission to perform such test. Copies of the results of such test shall be sent to the Municipal Engineer and Community Development Administrator and to each owner of a well that is tested under this section. See Section 1161.07(b) above.
(b) It shall be the duty of the permit holder to seal gas and oil wells to protect fresh-water wells, wetlands, and floodplains from salt water or other pollution or contamination in such proper manner and in accordance with good practice. The applicant, permit holder and the driller shall establish contingency plans for the immediate furnishing of potable water to affected residents for such period as may be required to re-establish proper potability in any polluted or contaminated well or wells. The applicant, permit holder and the driller shall be jointly and severally liable and responsible for the obligation to provide potable water, without cost to the City.
(Ord. 2635. Passed 1-13-11; Ord. 3040. Passed 12-13-18.)