Unless otherwise expressly stated or defined in materials adopted by reference in this subchapter, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this subchapter, have the meanings indicated. Where words or terms are defined in both materials adopted by reference in this subchapter as well as in this section, the definition in this section shall apply in the enforcement of this subchapter. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
AVAILABLE COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM. An Illinois Environmental Protection Agency approved and regulated public water system that is located no further than 250 feet from the closest property boundary of a single family dwelling property, or no further than 1,000 feet from the closest property boundary of a commercial building or multifamily dwelling, or from a proposed subdivision property boundary, and to which permission is granted by the controlling authority to connect. If annexation is required by the controlling authority for permission as a precondition to connect to the public water system, the system shall be deemed unavailable.
CESSPOOL. A non-water-tight, below- ground receptacle that directly receives wastewater containing solids and liquids, is designed to disperse domestic sewage into the surrounding soil, and that may or may not have an outlet.
CLOSED LOOP WELL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT. A permit issued by the Health Officer to a property owner, or to an appropriately certified closed loop well contractor on behalf of a property owner, to construct a closed loop well or wells to the specifications of the approved site plan and the requirements of this subchapter.
CLOSED LOOP WELL MODIFICATION PERMIT. A permit issued by the Health Officer to a property owner, or to an appropriately certified closed loop well contractor on behalf of a property owner, to modify a closed loop well or closed loop well system as defined and specified in the Water Well Construction Code and to the specifications of the approved site plan and the requirements of this subchapter.
DOMESTIC SEWAGE. Wastewater derived principally from dwellings, businesses, office buildings, institutions, food establishments, or similar facilities.
DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
HEALTH OFFICER. The Executive Director of the Lake County Health Department or an appropriate designated agent.
IMMINENT HEALTH HAZARD. A hazard to public health when the evidence is sufficient to show that a condition or practice, posing or contributing to a significant threat of danger to health or safety, creates or may create a public health situation that should be corrected immediately to prevent injury or illness, and that should not be permitted to continue.
LEACHING PIT. A non-water-tight, below-ground receptacle that receives only liquid domestic sewage, or wastewater that has been pretreated by a septic tank or cesspool, is designed to disperse wastewater into the surrounding soil, and that may or may not have an outlet.
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING. A residential building that contains more than one dwelling unit.
NON-COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM PERMIT. An annual permit issued by the Health Officer to the owner or operator of a non-community water system. The permit may be transferred to a new owner within the permitting year, which shall run from January 1 to December 31.
PERMANENT FIXTURE. A permanently installed plumbing fixture located inside a dwelling or building from which a water sample may be collected, including a non-threaded spigot located adjacent to the pressure tank, at least 18 inches above the floor.
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. A freestanding residential building that contains one dwelling unit.
STORM SEWER. A sewer that is used for conveying rainwater, surface water, groundwater, subsurface water, site drainage, condensate, cooling water or other similar liquid waste (excluding domestic sewage) to an approved point of discharge.
SUPPLEMENTAL IRRIGATION WELL. A non-potable water well that is used at a dwelling for residential watering and/or other outdoor purposes, where a separate water supply exists for drinking, culinary and sanitation purposes.
SUPPLEMENTAL IRRIGATION WELL REGISTRATION. A registration issued by the Health Officer to the owner or operator of a supplemental irrigation well to operate the supplemental irrigation well. The registration shall be recorded with the property on which the supplemental irrigation well is located with the Lake County Recorder of Deeds and shall run with the land.
WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT. A permit issued by the Health Officer to a property owner, or to a licensed water well contractor on behalf of a property owner, to construct a water well to the specifications of the approved plan and the requirements of this subchapter.
WATER WELL MODIFICATION PERMIT. A permit issued by the Health Officer to a property owner, or to a licensed water well contractor on behalf of a property owner, to modify a water well, or to a property owner, to modify a water well as defined and specified in the Water Well Construction Code and to the specifications of the approved site plan and the requirements of this subchapter.
WELL SEALING PERMIT. A permit issued by the Health Officer to a property owner, or to an appropriately licensed, credentialed, or registered contractor on behalf of a property owner, to seal a well to the specifications of the approved site plan when required, and to the requirements of this subchapter.
(1977 Code, § 2:1-15) (Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. XV] passed 11-13-2007; Am. Ord. 15-1242, passed 12-8-2015)