All wells shall be constructed, reconstructed, repaired, or abandoned in accordance with the standards and criteria set forth in this article and the following exceptions:
(a) Exploratory wells and test holes. Unless the owner or constructor completes or changes in use the exploratory well or test hole to another type of well:
(1) The location or site of the exploratory well shall not be limited.
(2) Casings shall not be required.
(3) Subsurface seals shall not be required.
(4) Exploratory wells and test holes shall be abandoned within fourteen (14) days after the completion of the test work.
(b) Recharge or injection wells. Samples of water shall be taken and compared to the proposed recharge or injection water for compatibility by the Enforcement Officer.
(c) Electrolytic protection wells.
(1) A vent pipe may be substituted for casing.
(2) Failed electrolytic protection wells shall be abandoned within 120 days after notification by the Enforcement Officer that it has been established that the well has failed and directing that the well be abandoned.
(d) Drainage, dewatering, and slope stability wells. Licensed drillers shall not be required for the construction of drainage, dewatering, and slope stability wells. (§ 1, Ord. 765, eff. October 7, 1976; as amended by § 3, Ord. 1470, eff. July 14, 2016)