It is the duty of every owner of land on which there exists a well or test hole which impairs, or allows the impairment of, the quality of the underground water or water bearing formations or constitutes a health or safety hazard to correct the defective conditions or to destroy the well or test hole. Whenever a well or test hole is corrected pursuant to this section, that correction shall be deemed a reconstruction and shall be performed pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. This section shall not be construed to require a permit for installation of a surface seal and annular seal pursuant to Section 13.16.460. (Prior code § 7816)