A. Potable geothermal water is a valuable natural resource of the city and its usage for heating is purposes encouraged.
B. The drilling of a geothermal water well which is solely used for heating purposes is permitted within the city limits.
C. The owner of the geothermal well shall be responsible for the disposal of the geothermal water and shall comply with Nevada Revised Statutes.
D. Cross connection into the city water system for disposal of geothermal water from the heating system may be permitted only with prior approval from the city engineer. Record of proof that the geothermal water of that well is culinary and meets any state health code, and continuous testing procedures must be provided by the owner of the geothermal water well to the city.
E. Credit on discharge may be allowed by council resolution and its rate will be set by council resolution from time to time. (Ord. 160, 9-24-1991)