It shall be the responsibility of the water well contractor to ensure that a permit has been issued before any construction or deepening of a water well is begun and to follow the conditions of the permit. Failure of the water well contractor to ensure the permit has been issued or to violate the conditions of the permit shall constitute a violation of this chapter. All water wells shall be constructed in accordance with the State Water Well Construction Code. All individuals who construct water wells and install well pumps shall be licensed by the State Department of Public Health in accordance with the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor’s License Act, ILCS Ch. 225 Act 345, § 1.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2008)