Wells constructed, reconstructed, deepened or destroyed after the effective date of this chapter which are not constructed, reconstructed, deepened or destroyed in accordance with the terms of this chapter, including permit conditions added by the building official pursuant to authority granted by this chapter, and wells and test holes which are defective within the meaning of Section 13.16.520 are declared public nuisances which may be abated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The owner may abate the nuisance described hereinabove at any time prior to commencement of actual abatement by, or at the direction of, the building official. (Prior code § 7783)