It shall be the duty of the permit holder to seal methane gas wells to protect fresh ground water wells and natural aquifers from saltwater or other pollution or contamination. Both the permit holder and well driller shall establish contingency plans for the immediate furnishing of potable water to affected residents for such period as may be required to reestablish proper potability on any polluted or contaminated well or wells. The permit holder and the well driller shall be jointly and severally responsible for the obligation to provide potable water, without cost to the residents receiving the same. Driller responsibility shall include covering the cost of drilling new wells or extending City water service including a tap in fee should that be necessary. (Ord. 79-1985. Passed 11-25-85.)