The permittee shall seal gas and oil wells to protect fresh water wells from salt pollution in such proper manner as in accordance with good oil field practice. Both the permittee and his/her/its driller or drillers shall establish contingency plans for immediate furnishing of potable water to affected residents for such period as may be required to re- establish proper potability of any polluted or contaminated well or wells. Unless otherwise directed by the Director of Public Service, the requirements to provide such immediate water supply shall be limited to residents within 1,000 feet of the well head. The permit holder and the driller shall be jointly and severally responsible for the obligation to provide potable water, without cost to the residents receiving the same.
(Ord. 94-83. Passed 7-11-83.)