Subject to constitutional limitations, the Health Authority shall have the authority to enter any property or inspect any applicable facilities at any reasonable time for public health purposes to determine compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of a property to give the Health Authority free access to the property at reasonable times upon the request of the Health Authority.
(A) Inspection of completed work. Work done under a permit shall not be considered approved until the construction or modification of a water well or closed loop well system and its components have been inspected to verify compliance with the applicable provisions of this subchapter. To the degree practical and permitted by the Health Authority, the completed installation shall remain uncovered and/or accessible for inspection purposes until approved by the Health Authority. If the Health Authority, upon inspection of the specified installation or component thereof, finds that such work meets the provisions of this subchapter, the Health Authority shall approve such work. However, compliance with § 50.08 shall be obtained prior to utilizing a potable water well system for drinking and culinary purposes.
(B) Notification for inspection. Any person who constructs, modifies, or seals a water well or closed loop well shall notify the Health Authority at least two working days prior to commencement of the work.
(C) Suspension of permit. Upon inspection by the Health Authority, if it is found that any provisions of this subchapter or any permit specifications for a stated property have been violated, the Health Authority shall notify the contractor or person responsible for the work to make such specified changes in the work to achieve compliance. If such changes are not made within a period of time specified by the Health Authority, said permit shall be suspended, and penalty action may be taken. In such cases, the water well system or closed loop well system may be deemed unsuitable for use, and the system prohibited from being put into use. In cases involving a potable water supply, the premises may also be tagged by the Health Authority in accordance with § 50.04.
(D) Special evaluations. The Health Department may conduct special evaluations concerning the operation of existing water supply systems. These evaluations are generally done for real estate transactions or mortgage refinancing. Special evaluations are conducted on a consultative basis upon the request of the property owner or authorized agent. Payment of a fee is required in order to conduct a special evaluation. The appropriate fee is established by the Board of Health and is listed on the Health Department fee schedule.
(E) Routine water sampling and shipping. The Health Department may collect and ship drinking water samples from a property on a request basis for an analysis, handling, and shipping fee. The Health Department may also accept drinking water samples from the public for an analysis, handling, and shipping fee. The appropriate fee is established by the Board of Health and is listed on the Health Department fee schedule.
(Ord. passed - -2016)