For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEEP WATER WELL. Any well drilled for the purpose of extracting fresh water, which well head or point extends to a depth exceeding 100 feet below the surface ground level.
DEEP WELL. Any well drilled for any purpose the well head or point for which extends to a depth exceeding 100 feet below the ground surface level.
SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED. Denotes, but is not limited to, contamination of the fresh water aquifer by salt or nonpotable mineralized water to the extent that the chemical limits for raw water as adopted and published by the state’s Department of Health are exceeded; or that the effects of the proposed well, in conjunction with the existing wells, will cause the standards to be exceeded or the planned pumping capacity of the proposed well, individually or severally with all existing wells, will reduce the internal pressure within the aquifer to such extent as to allow intrusion of salt or nonpotable mineralized water into the aquifer.
(Prior Code, § 154.01) (Ord. passed 4-2-1973)