For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED WELL. Any well that may be driven, drilled or dug, which is no longer in use.
AQUIFER. A geologic formation, group of formations or part of formation capable of storing and yielding a significant amount of ground water to wells or springs.
HAZARD OR POTENTIAL HAZARD TO AQUIFER. Any chemical or material, may it be gas, solid or liquid form, that may be harmful to public health, safety, welfare or the environment.
WELL. Includes any apparatus that is driven, dug or drilled that may penetrate the layers of the aquifer to cause a hazard or potential hazard.
WELLHEAD PROTECTION. Protecting the village’s water system (wells, distribution system and aquifer) from any hazard or potential hazard that may penetrate protected layers of the aquifer.
(Ord. 30, passed 12-4-2001)