(a) Groundwater Contamination. The Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer is a sole source aquifer and is subject to contamination. This may result in contamination of the water supply, health hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for water supply treatment and/or new water supply, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(b) General Causes of Groundwater Contamination. Groundwater contamination is caused by toxic substances which are permitted to enter the water supply through leaks, spills and other discharges to the ground surface or underground. Improper use, storage, handling and disposal of toxic substances are a main contributor to groundwater contamination.
(Ord. 5412. Passed 4-4-00.)