For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EXISTING FACILITIES. Current facilities, practices, and activities which may cause or threaten to cause environmental pollution within that portion of the village’s wellhead protection area that lies within the corporate limits of the village. EXISTING FACILITIES include but are not limited to the type listed in the Department of Natural Resources’ Form 3300-215, Public Water Supply Potential Contaminant Use Inventory Form, which is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
GROUNDWATER DIVIDE. A ridge in the water table or the potentiometric surface from which groundwater flows away at right angles in both directions. A GROUNDWATER DIVIDE is represented by the line of highest hydraulic head in the water table or potentiometric surface.
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT. The area described within the village’s wellhead protection plan. A copy of the village’s wellhead protection plan can be obtained from the Village Clerk.
RECHARGE AREA. The land area which contributes water to a well by infiltration of water into the subsurface and movement with groundwater toward the well.
TIME OF TRAVEL. The determined or estimated time required for a contaminant to move in the saturated zone from a specific point to a well.
WELL FIELD. A piece of land used primarily for the purpose of supplying a location for construction of wells to supply a municipal water system.
(Ord. passed 7-8-2019)