The well shall be located:
(A) For private well water supplies, at a site not generally subject to flooding; the site for public well water supplied shall not be subject to flooding;
(B) (1) For private well water supplies, a minimum horizontal distance of 50 feet from any watertight sewage and liquid waste collection facility, such as cast iron pipes with leaded joints, except where it is not feasible to obtain 50 feet separation because of lot size or other fixed conditions, the horizontal distance shall be the maximum feasible distance, but in no case less than 25 feet.
(2) For public well water supplies, the well shall be located at least 100 feet from any sewer or other potential sources of pollution unless the sewer is constructed of materials and joints that are equivalent to water main standards, in which case the sewer shall be at least 50 feet from the well.
(C) (1) For private well water supplies, a minimum horizontal distance of 100 feet from any ground absorption sewage disposal system, such as a septic tank system, and any other source of potential pollution or contamination, except where it is not feasible to obtain 100 feet separation because of lot size or other fixed conditions, the separation distance shall be the maximum feasible distance, but in no case less than 50 feet.
(2) For public well water supplies, the well shall be located on a lot so that the area within 100 feet of the well shall be owned or controlled by the person supplying the water. Variances in the well lot area may be permitted by a representative of the Division of Health Services where emergency conditions exist, as determined by the representative of the Division of Health Services;
(D) A minimum horizontal distance of ten feet from any property boundary;
(E) At a site that permits access for maintenance, repair, treatment testing, and such other attention as may be necessary;
(F) At a site that is well drained, the site for public well water supplies shall be graded or sloped so that surface water is diverted away from the well; and
(G) At a minimum horizontal distance of 50 feet from a building foundation subject to termite treatment.
(Ord. passed 7-23-1984)