(A) Where public water supply is within reasonable distance, as determined by the City Council, the subdivider shall construct a system of water mains and fire hydrants and connect with such public water supply and provide a connection for each lot or potential building site. Where a public water supply is not available, the subdivider shall provide for an adequate water supply with usage meter. Water quality must meet the State of Illinois and Douglas County specifications. At least one test well shall be made in the area being platted for each 100 lots or for every 25 acres of area, whichever is smaller. In cases where copies of the logs of existing wells located within the area being platted are available, this may be substituted in lieu of making test wells. Test wells shall be at least 25 feet in depth and shall produce safe potable drinking water at a rate of not less than five gallons per minute. A copy of the well log which will include the name and address of the well driller, shall be submitted with the preliminary documents.
(B) Individual private wells shall be located at least 25 feet from property lines; 50 feet from all septic tanks; approximately 150 feet from all tile disposal fields and other sewage disposal facilities; 30 feet from all cast iron sewer lines; 50 feet from any vitrified sewer tile lines; and shall not be located within any flood plain.
(C) As a precaution against seepage, a watertight seal shall be provided around the pump mounting. All abandoned wells shall be sealed in a manner that will render them watertight. In all cases where it has been determined that individual water supplies from private wells are not feasible, a public water system will be required.
(D) Public wells and other public water distribution systems shall meet the requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Public wells and other public distribution systems may be accepted for operation and maintenance by the City Council, if ownership is vested in the city, and if the water distribution system has been constructed according to proper specifications.
(E) In the event that the city has in effect an ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply by the installation or use of potable water supply wells or by any other method within certain areas within the City of Tuscola, the provisions of said ordinance shall govern to the extent that they conflict with any provision or this chapter or its regulations and restrictions concerning water supply.
(Ord. 81-0-19, passed 5-11-81; Am. Ord. 2011-O-4, passed 3-14-11)