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No statement contained in this chapter shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the village and any industrial concern whereby an industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the village for treatment, subject to the payment by the industrial concern of the estimated cost of such treatment.
(Ord. 17, passed 9-14-81)
The Village Clerk and other duly authorized officials or employees of the village, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter upon all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, and testing, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter at any time during reasonable or usual business hours. Any person guilty of refusing or obstructing such entry shall upon conviction be punishable as set forth in § 10.99 of this code.
(Ord. 17, passed 9-14-81)
WATER SYSTEM SAFEGUARDS
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED WELL.
Any well that may be driven, drilled or dug which is no longer in use.
AQUIFER.
A geologic formation, group of formations or part of formation capable of storing and yielding a significant amount of groundwater to wells or springs.
HAZARD OR POTENTIAL HAZARD TO AQUIFER.
Any chemical or material that may be harmful to the public health, safety, welfare or the environment.
WELL.
Includes any apparatus that is driven, dug or drilled that may penetrate the layers of the aquifer.
WELLHEAD PROTECTION.
Protecting the village's water system wells, distribution systems, and aquifer from any hazard or potential hazard that may penetrate protected layers of the aquifer.
(Ord. 46, passed 9-8-03)
It shall be unlawful and punishable as provided herein for any person, partnership or corporation to install a new well in the village if village water supply is available. In the event that a new well is installed for exploratory purposes only, it shall be installed and plugged under the rules and regulations of the county and the state health codes.
(Ord. 46, passed 9-8-03) Penalty, see § 50.99
The water distribution system of any building occupied by humans as a dwelling or place of employment within the village shall be connected directly to the village water supply system, if available.
(Ord. 46, passed 9-8-03) Penalty, see § 50.99
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