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§ 51.08 PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS.
   (A)   Where a public water system is not available under the provisions of § 51.07, the building on any lot shall be connected to a private water well complying with the provisions of this section.
   (B)   Before commencement of the construction of a private water well the owner of the property shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Village Clerk. The application for such permit shall be made on the form furnished by the village, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the Village Clerk.
   (C)   A permit and inspection fee of an amount as set forth in § 35.02 shall be paid to the village at the time the application is filed. A permit for a private water well shall not become effective until the installation of the well is completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
   (D)   The owner shall allow the Public Works Director to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Public Works Director when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 72 hours of the receipt of written notice by the Public Works Director.
   (E)   The type, capacities, location, and all other specifications of a private water well shall comply with all recommendations of the State Environmental Protection Agency.
   (F)   At such time as the public water system becomes available to property served by a private water well, as provided in § 51.07, a direct connection shall be made to the public water system within 90 days in compliance with this chapter, and any private water wells shall be capped and abandoned.
   (G)   No statement in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements which may be imposed or required by any other local governmental body, the state, or the federal government.
(Prior Code, § 8-4-9) (Ord. passed 10-13-2003) Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.09 INFRASTRUCTURE FEE.
   All current property owners to which the village supplies water shall pay an infrastructure fee each month in an amount as set forth in § 35.02 for the upkeep and maintenance of the village water system. Said fee shall be incorporated into the monthly utility bill, and paid in accordance with the provisions of the water bill. All other provisions of the water bill shall apply as though fully set forth herein.
(Prior Code, § 8-4-10) (Ord. passed 7-12-2010)
§ 51.10 USE OF GROUNDWATER AS A POTABLE WATER SUPPLY PROHIBITED.
   (A)   Prohibition. Except for such uses or methods in existence prior to the effective date hereof, the use or attempt to use as a potable water supply groundwater from within 200 feet of the village water supply, by the installation or drilling of wells or by any other method is hereby prohibited. This prohibition expressly includes the village.
   (B)   Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
      PERSON. Any individual, partnership, copartnership, firm, company, limited liability company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, or any other legal entity, or their legal representatives, agents, or assigns.
      POTABLE WATER. Any water used for human or domestic consumption, including, but not limited to, water used for drinking, bathing, swimming, washing dishes, or preparing foods.
(Prior Code, § 8-4-11) (Ord. passed 11-10-2012) Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.99 PENALTY.
   (A)   (1)   Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined in an amount as set forth in § 35.01 each offense.
      (2)   It shall be the responsibility of the landowner to notify the Board of Trustees that a tenant has vacated the premises of a rental unit. Failure to so notify the Board of Trustees within 15 days of vacancy shall subject the landowner to penalties, including, but not limited to, payment of all outstanding balances due the village for utilities.
(Prior Code, § 8-4-7)
   (B)   Any person violating the provisions of § 51.10 shall be subject to a fine in an amount as set forth in § 35.01 for each violation.
(Prior Code, § 8-4-11)
(Ord. passed 5-12-1997; Ord. passed 11-10-2012)