(A) Water service unavailable. If city water service is unavailable to a premises in the restricted zone, any well on that premises shall annually be tested by the city by a laboratory that is acceptable to and for chemical parameters specified by the State Department of Environmental Quality Water Division (MDEQ). The results of that test shall be submitted to the MDEQ, or the County Health Department for review. If the MDEQ or the County Health Department determines that the well is safe and suitable for use, and proof of that determination is delivered annually to the city, that well may be used. No split or conveyance of property shall be effective to render city water services unavailable.
(B) Construction of de-watering wells. Wells in the restricted zone used for construction de-watering are not prohibited by this subchapter, provided that the water generated by that activity is properly handled and disposed in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Any exacerbation, caused by the use of wells under this exception, shall be the responsibility of the person operating the de-watering well, as provided in Part 201 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended, being M.C.L.A. §§ 324.11501 et seq.
(C) Groundwater monitoring and remediation wells. Wells used for groundwater monitoring and/or remediation as part of response activity approved by the State Department of Environmental Quality are not prohibited by this subchapter.
(Ord. 09-02, passed 8-17-2009)