For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
ANNULAR SPACE. The space between the exterior of the well casing and the natural formation in a drilled well.
AQUIFER. Any underground geologic formation (consolidated or unconsolidated) that has the ability to receive, store, and transmit water in amounts sufficient for the satisfaction of any beneficial use.
CASING. A pipe installed to prevent unwanted solids, liquids, or gases from entering the interior of a well.
COUNTY. Those unincorporated areas which are under the jurisdiction of the Health Officer and not incorporated cities or towns, except as provided for under authority of I.C. 16-20.
HEALTH OFFICER. The County Health Officer, or a duly authorized representative.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint-stock company, trust, estate, or municipality of his, her, or its legal representative or agent.
PRIVATE WATER WELLS. Any water well, including those serving geothermal heat pump systems, constructed to provide water to one- or two-family dwellings, totally or in part. Among those wells specifically excluded from this definition are those which serve commercial, public, or agricultural needs. Also excluded from this definition are all wells constructed, installed, maintained, operated, and owned by a municipality or a taxing district established for the purpose of providing water.
(Ord. passed 2-7-1994)