If a new water well is installed in the City of Cookeville, laboratory analytical testing of the well shall be performed. Upon completion, disinfection of the water well shall be performed in accordance with Tennessee Water Well Licensing Regulations and Well Construction Standards (chapter 1200-4-9-.12). After disinfection, all water in the well and supply system shall be pumped free of residual chlorine and a sample of fresh water from the well shall be collected. The sample shall be collected at the well head prior to any treatment (e.g., carbon filter, sand filter, UV, ozone, etc.). The water sample shall be tested by an analytical laboratory approved by the State of Tennessee for bacteriological, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and/or other analysis designated by the department. The result shall be required to meet applicable water quality criteria for coliform bacteria, VOCs or other parameters analyzed prior to putting the well into service. A well shall not be used as a drinking water source until a sample has been collected which produces acceptable results and/or the property owner has been informed that treatment is required to meet applicable drinking water quality criteria (chapter 1200-4-3.03 (1)). The new water well shall be provided with a faucet or tap on the well discharge line at or near the well head, prior to treatment equipment, for the collection of water samples. The faucet shall be labeled "Test Port - Not for Use."
(as added by Ord. #08-06-11, July 2008)