A. Water Samples. A water sample shall be taken to the Department or other laboratory approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and analyzed. Laboratory analysis shall include at least a test for Coliform bacteria, Nitrates (quantified if over 1.0 mg/l) and total chlorine (quantified). A copy of all laboratory analyses performed shall be provided to the Department and is required prior to the final approval of the well. The sample analysis form shall include sample location and the name of the person taking the sample.
B. The Department reserves the right to require additional parameters be tested if groundwater contamination is suspected. The Department also reserves the right to take water samples from any or all locations for which water well permit applications have been submitted.
(Ord. O-201711-51-031, passed 11-14-2017)