(A) Newly constructed or modified wells.
(1) Inspections. The Health Officer shall inspect all water wells and closed loop well systems that are constructed or modified to determine compliance with this subchapter.
(2) Water samples. Prior to granting final approval for a potable water well that has been constructed or modified, a satisfactory water sample result shall be obtained and submitted to the Health Officer.
(a) The water sample may be collected for laboratory analysis by the Health Officer, an Illinois-licensed water well contractor, or an Illinois-licensed environmental health practitioner. The analysis must be conducted and reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health certified laboratory.
(b) The report of the results shall indicate the presence or absence of total coliform bacteria and E. Coli, results for nitrate and nitrite as nitrogen, and laboratory confirmation of absence of chlorine residual.
(c) The report of the results of the first sample collected from the water well shall be submitted to the Health Officer. If the results of this sample indicate the presence of total coliform and/or E. coli bacteria, the Health Officer shall refuse to grant final approval for the water well until a satisfactory result is obtained and submitted to the Health Officer.
(d) The water sample shall be collected from a permanent fixture inside the building or dwelling after all chlorine residual has dissipated from the water system.
(3) Modified water wells in pits. When a water well in a pit is modified, the pit shall be eliminated unless a request is made on the application to retain the pit, and the request is approved by the Health Officer. The Health Officer shall conduct a site inspection to determine the condition of the well pit and may approve the request if the pit is required for use as a tank or valve vault, and if the pit is in sound condition and is not subject to flooding.
(4) Shared water wells. When a shared water well is permitted, a water sample shall be collected from each dwelling or dwelling unit connected to the water system, and shall be submitted to the Health Officer in accordance with divisions (A)(2)(a), (A)(2)(b), (A)(2)(c), and (A)(2)(d) of this section.
(B) Well sealings.
(1) Inspections. The Health Officer shall inspect the sealing of wells to determine compliance with this subchapter.
(2) Notification. The water well contractor, after receiving approval of a permit application to seal a well, shall notify the Health Officer a minimum of 24 hours prior to the time a well sealing will take place.
(3) Contractor responsibilities. If the Health Officer is not present for the completion of a well sealing, the contractor shall:
(a) Clearly mark the location of the sealed well by flag, stake or other means that make the location readily visible and identifiable; and
(b) Submit a completed report of the sealing to the Health Officer on a form provided by the Health Officer within ten working days of the completion of the well sealing.
1. The Health Officer shall verify the well sealing and return a signed copy of the report to the contractor within ten working days of its receipt.
(4) Sealed wells in pits. When a well in a pit is sealed, the pit shall be eliminated unless a request to retain the pit is made on the application to seal the well and is approved by the Health Officer. The Health Officer shall conduct a site inspection to determine the condition of the well pit, and may approve the request if the pit is required for use as a tank or valve vault, and if the pit is in sound condition and is not subject to flooding.
(C) Non-community water systems.
(1) Inspections. The Health Officer shall inspect all non-community water systems to determine compliance with this subchapter.
(2) Water samples. The Health Officer may collect water samples from a non-community water system to determine compliance with this subchapter.
(3) Fees. The Health Officer shall assess fees for the collection and analysis of water samples in accordance with the current fee schedule adopted by the County Board as codified in § 178.01.
(D) Supplemental irrigation wells.
(1) Inspections. The Health Officer shall inspect a supplemental irrigation well prior to issuing approval of a registration to operate the water well to determine compliance with this subchapter. The Health Officer shall conduct future periodic spot checks of a selected portion of registered supplemental irrigation wells to determine general compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. The inspection shall include:
(a) An inspection of the water well for construction defects that pose a contamination threat to the groundwater, or that create a public nuisance as specified in division (D)(2) of this section;
(b) A determination that the water well is able to supply water to an outside spigot or hydrant; and
(c) A determination that no chlorine residual is present in the water, using total chlorine DPD reagent.
(2) Conditions. Conditions that pose a contamination threat to the groundwater, or that create a public nuisance include, but are not limited to:
(a) A water well that no longer is used to provide water;
(b) A water well with a damaged or missing cap or seal;
(c) A water well with a damaged casing;
(d) A water well in a pit that is not in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter;
(e) A dug water well that is not in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter;
(f) A water well with a seal buried below ground;
(g) A water well that is located such that it is subject to vehicular damage; or
(h) A water well that is located and constructed such that it is subject to flooding by surface water.
(3) Fees. The Health Officer may assess fees for the recording of registration certificates for supplemental irrigation wells in accordance with the current fee schedule adopted by the County Board as codified in § 178.01.
(1977 Code, § 2:1-15) (Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. XV] passed 11-13-2007; Am. Ord. 15-1242, passed 12-8-2015)