(1) Continuance. Private wells may be maintained and continued in use after connection is made to the water system, provided there is no means of cross-connection between the private well and municipal supply at any time. Hose bibs that will enable cross-connection of the two systems are prohibited on internal piping of the well supply system. The threads on the boiler drain of the well volume tank shall be removed or the boiler drain bib replaced with a sink faucet. Where both private and city systems are in use, outside hose bibs shall not be installed on both systems. All threaded bibs must have a back siphon preventer installed.
(2) New buildings. All new homes or buildings shall connect to the municipal water system if a water main is available to the property unless the Council approves a private well where circumstances exist.
(3) Discontinuance. If the well is not continued in use at the time a municipal water connection is made it must be sealed by a licensed well contractor or limited well sealing contractor in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health.
(Prior Code, § 401.15) (Am. Ord. 11-19, passed 12-23-2019)