(A) Definition. The term WATER WELL means any system used to extract groundwater for potable use such as human consumption, bathing, showering, cooking, or other similar use. The term does not include groundwater wells used as part of an environmental investigation or remediation project.
(B) Application. The area covered by this section is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A to Ordinance 14, 2020, passed June 22, 2020.
(C) Prohibitions.
(1) The potable use of groundwater within the area is prohibited.
(2) No person or entity (including without limitation any corporation, partnership, association, or business) shall use, drill, or otherwise install any water well within the area.
(D) Penalty.
(1) Violations of division (C) above shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 per day. Each day that such a person or entity continues to use, drill, or otherwise install any water well within the area shall be a separate violation.
(2) The city shall be authorized to enforce this section and collect any fines generated as a result of violations of this section.
(F) This section shall not in any way restrict or limit the ability of parties to perform remediation or to monitor contamination.
(Ord. 14, 2020, passed 6-22-2020)