For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AQUICLUDE. A formation or stratum that is impermeable to water.
AQUIFER. A water-bearing formation or stratum.
CASING. Steel or wrought iron pipe, type K copper, or other material approved by the Health Officer, to exclude unwanted solids or liquids from the interior of the well.
CEMENT GROUT. A thorough mixture consisting of one bag of portland cement (94 pounds) with five or six gallons of clean water. When such mixture cannot be placed effectively, additives may be used; provided, shrinkage is held to a minimum and the mixture will form a water-tight seal throughout the entire depth required to prevent objectionable waters from entering the hole.
FLUSHING. The act of causing a rapid flow of water from a well by pumping, bailing or similar operation.
GROUND WATER. Any water in natural state below the surface of the ground.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT. The Kokomo- Howard County Health Department.
HEALTH OFFICER. The County Health Officer or his or her deputy or assistant having the responsibility for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
NON-RESIDENTIAL WELL. Any well drilled for more than two residential units or for use other than residential use or for wells drilled for a combination of use involving residential and non- residential use.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, institution, school, unit of government, or officer or employee of any of the foregoing.
POLLUTION. Contamination or other alteration of the physical, chemical or biological properties of water as to render the water harmful, detrimental or injurious to public health or safety.
POTABLE WATER. Water suitable for drinking or culinary purposes in its natural state or through conditioning.
PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY. One or more sources of ground water, including facilities for conveyance thereof, such as wells, springs and pumps other than those serving a municipality or those operating as a public utility under the rules of the State Public Service Commission.
PUMP INSTALLER. Any individual, partnership, firm or corporation that installs a pump in a well or opens the well to service a pump.
RESIDENTIAL WELL. Any well drilled for the use of one or two dwelling units.
STUFFING BOX. An approved receptacle in which packing may be compressed to form a water- tight or air-tight junction between two objects.
TUBING. Metal, fibre or plastic pipe used to withdraw water from a well. A jet type pump may require two strings of tubing.
WATER TABLE. The top surface, or upper limit, of the ground water zone.
WELL. Any excavation, whether drilled, bored, driven, jetted or dug for the purpose of obtaining water from the ground or returning water to the ground or for the purpose of testing the quantity or quality of such water or for lowering (either temporarily or permanently) the ground water level or water table.
WELL DRILLER. Any individual, partnership, firm or corporation that produces or contracts to construct a well.
WELL DRILLING. Any operation which produces a well.
WELL OWNER. The legal owner of the real estate containing a well site.
WELL SEAL. An approved removable arrangement or device used to cap a well or to establish and maintain a water-tight junction between the casing or curbing of a well and the piping or equipment installed therein so as to prevent unwanted water or other contaminating material from entering the well at the upper terminal.
WELL VENT. An opening or outlet at the upper end of the well casing to allow equalization of air pressure in the well.
YIELD. The quantity of water per unit of time which may flow or be pumped from a well when water level has remained stabilized for one hour or longer.
(`83 Code, § 51.02) (Ord. 1977-39, passed 12-19-77)