(A) The is hereby appointed the Wellhead Protection Area Administrator to administer and implement the provisions of this chapter and other appropriate sections of Tex. Water Code § 26.177.
(B) Duties and responsibilities of the Wellhead Protection Area Administrator shall include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) Maintain and hold open for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Review water well permit applications and other permit applications where applicable to determine whether the proposed activity in the WHPA will pose a threat to the integrity of the public water supply;
(3) Review, approve or deny (or recommend denial where authority for denial is not granted) all applications for permits required by the adoption of this chapter;
(4) Review permits for proposed development within the WHPA(s) to assure that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state, or local government agencies from which prior approval is required;
(5) Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the WHPA(s) (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions), make the necessary interpretation;
(6) When WHPA delineation has not been provided by the state (for example, upon completion of a new PWS well), delineate a one-quarter mile radius around the well and administer it in accordance with this chapter until the time as site specific determination can be made;
(7) Coordinate the city’s emergency response activities in the event a potential contamination event occurs; and
(8) Maintain an active list of potential sources of contamination which shows the physical location, street address, contact and telephone number. This list shall be kept open for public inspection.
(Ord. 103-91, passed 12-18-90)