It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide for the construction, repair and reconstruction of wells to the end that the ground water of the city will not be polluted or contaminated and that water obtained from the wells will be suitable for the purpose for which used and will not jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the people of this city, for the destruction of abandoned wells, and for the abatement of wells found to be public nuisances to the end that all the wells will not cause pollution or contamination of ground water or otherwise jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the people of the city.
(1994 Code, § 13.12.010) (Ord. 73-106, passed - -1973)