(A) A well to be abandoned temporarily but which the owner intends to equip and use at some future time shall be sealed at the surface by a welded or threaded cap, or in the case of a dug well, in a manner satisfactory to the Health Officer.
(B) A well that is to be abandoned permanently shall be filled with cement grout opposite each water- bearing formation and in the top 40 feet of the hole. The remainder of the hole may be filled with puddled clay or other impermeable material that will permanently prevent migration of fluids in the hole. Sand, gravel, slag and crushed limestone are not desirable materials to use in filling a hole because they are permeable, but they may be used opposite aquicludes to bridge between zones of cement grout. If saltwater is entering or may enter the well, the entire hole shall be filled with cement grout.
(C) Dewatering wells, temporary service wells, construction water wells, process wells or other structures for withdrawing ground water or lowering of water levels or water tables regardless of location, length of intended service, or original use or intent shall be constructed to the identical standards and minimums as water supply wells covered by this chapter.
(D) The abandonment of dewatering wells, construction wells and temporary wells shall be accomplished by the identical procedure prescribed herein for permanent abandonment.
(`83 Code, § 51.06) (Ord. 1977-39, passed 12-19-77) Penalty, see § 10.99