A. Right Of Entry: The health authority shall have the right to enter onto any property at any reasonable time to inspect any facility or condition thereon for the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
B. Notification For Inspection:
1. Prior To Construction Or Sealing: The health authority shall be notified at least two (2) days prior to commencing the construction or deepening of a water well for which a permit has been issued. The health authority shall also be notified at least two (2) days prior to sealing of an abandoned water well at which time a date for inspection will be arranged.
2. Contractor Responsibility: It shall be the responsibility of the water well contractor to notify the health authority as required.
C. Inspection Of Completed Work:
1. Verify Compliance: A water well shall not be placed into operation until the installation of the water well and its components have been inspected to verify compliance with applicable provisions of this chapter.
2. Installations Remain Uncovered: To the degree practical and permitted by the health authority, the completed installation shall remain uncovered and/or accessible for inspection purposes until approved by the health authority.
3. Approval: If the health authority, upon inspection of the specified installation or component thereof, finds that such work meets the provisions of this chapter, the health authority shall approve such work and authorize operation of the water well. However, compliance with subsection 8-1-13A of this chapter shall be obtained prior to utilizing the water system for drinking or culinary purposes.
(Ord., 9-20-1994; amd. Ord. 07-04-012, 7-20-2004; Ord. 2023-06-003, 6-22-2023)