1042.03 INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS.

   The following standards for individual water supply systems are hereby established:

   (a)   Quantity and Quality.

      (1)    The system should be capable of delivering a sustained flow of five gallons per minute. A test of at least four hours duration, after the well is developed, to determine the yield and maximum draw-down of the well should be conducted.

      (2)    Water quality shall meet the chemical and bacteriological requirements of the County General Health District. In addition to being safe and palatable, it shall not be excessively corrosive or contain substances which would make it unfit for domestic uses. If the County General Health District does not have sufficient chemical and physical standards, those standards adopted by the United States Public Health Service for drinking water are to be used.

      (3)   After installation, the system shall be chlorinated in accordance with the recommendations of the County General Health District.

   (b)   Location.

      (1)    A well located within the foundation walls of a dwelling is not acceptable.

      (2)   A source of supply which comes from any formation which may be polluted or contaminated or is fissured or creviced or which is less than twenty feet below the natural ground surface is not acceptable.

      (3)   Wells shall be located at least fifty feet from septic tanks, and these distances may be increased when site conditions warrant.

      (4)   Wells shall be located at least ten feet from property lines.

   (c)   Materials.

      (1)    Pipe, pipe fittings and similar materials shall comply with the Ohio Plumbing Code, being Chapter 4101:2-51 of the Ohio Building Code. (See Chapter 1404 of these Codified Ordinances.)

      (2)   Linings for bored wells shall be of concrete, vitrified clay or other strong and durable materials adequate to maintain the opening and withstand the loads imposed.

   (d)    Well Construction.

      (1)    The well shall be constructed to allow the pump to be easily placed and to function properly.

      (2)    All wells shall be constructed with watertight casing from a point several feet below the water level in the well at the time of maximum draw-down or from an impervious strata, if one exists, above the water-bearing formation to a safe elevation (at least twelve inches) above the concrete slab at the ground surface or with offset wells to a safe elevation (at least twelve inches) above the pump room floor.

      (3)    The casing shall be of sound, durable, watertight material capable of sustaining the loads imposed.

      (4)    The space between the outside of the casing and the wall of the well hole shall be suitably closed or sealed to prevent surface or subsurface pollution entering the well through casing joints or flowing down the outside of the casing and into the well at the lower end.

      (5)    The surface of the ground above and around the well shall be graded to drain surface water away from the well.

      (6)   When sand or silt is encountered in the water-bearing formation the well shall either be gravel packed, or a strainer or screen with properly sized openings shall be installed and fastened to the well piping to permit removal for repair or replacement. The well shall be developed, pumped or bailed until the water pumped from the well is free from sand.

      (7)    The upper opening of the casing shall be sealed to prevent the entrance of surface water.

      (8)    Where a breather is provided for the well, the breather installation shall be watertight and shall extend above the highest probable level that surface water may rise. The open end of the breather shall be screened and turned so that dust, insects or other objects cannot enter the well.

      (9)   Where openings are provided in the casing, cap or concrete cover for the entrance of pipes, pump or manholes, such openings and shall be made water tight by appropriate seals.

   (e)   Pump and Equipment.

      (1)    Pump capacity shall not exceed the capacity of the well. It shall be capable of delivering the volume of water required in subsection (a) hereof under normal operating pressure within the living unit.

      (2)    Mount pump securely on a suitable foundation to avoid objectionable noises    or vibrations. When mounted on the well casing, the well casing shall be supported to prevent vibration or movement.

      (3)    Locate pump and equipment where they will not be subject to flooding and the installation will be pollution and frost proof.

      (4)    Motor, drop-pipe, foot valve, cylinder, storage tank, pressure switch, etc., shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

      (5)    Suction lines shall:

         A.    Terminate below maximum drawdown of the water in the well;

         B.    Be encased if located below finish grade;

         C.    Be located at least fifty feet from any septic tank.

   (f)    Storage Tanks.

.      (1)    Storage tanks shall provide a pressure tank having a minimum capacity of forty-two gallons.

      (2)    Tanks shall be watertight, sound, not subject to excessive corrosion and capable of withstanding loads imposed. Tank material and any protective coatings used shall not impart undesirable tastes or odors to the water.

      (3)    Tanks shall be equipped with a suitable pressure relief valve. A clean-out plug shall be located at the lowest point.

   (g)   Cisterns. All cisterns in construction and operation shall comply with County General Health District standards.

   (h)    Building Permits.  The Commissioner of Buildings is hereby ordered and directed not to issue building permits for any new dwelling until the primary standards set forth in this section above are met and complied with.
(Ord. 2002-82. Passed 6-17-02.)