§ 52.003 USE OF GROUNDWATER AS POTABLE WATER SUPPLY.
   (A)   Use of groundwater as a potable water supply prohibited.
   (B)   Except for such uses or methods in existence before the effective date of this chapter, the use or attempted use as a potable water supply of groundwater from within the corporate limits of the city by the installation or drilling of wells or by any other method is hereby prohibited.
   (C)   For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
      PERSON. Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, limited liability company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, or any other legal entity, or their legal representatives, agents, or assigns.
      POTABLE WATER. For purposes of this chapter, any water used for human or domestic consumption, including, but not limited to, water used for drinking, bathing, swimming, washing dishes, or preparing foods.
(Ord. 20-0013, passed 8-24-2020) Penalty, see § 52.999