Borough of Newfield, NJ Chapter 291 Wells

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Newfield 11-10-1981 by Ord. No. 8-81 (Ch. 164 of the 1991 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Health Officer — See Ch. 37, Art. II.

Water — See Ch. 286.

§ 291-1 Permit required; inspection.

Any person owning property where a well is to be located for any purpose shall be required to secure a permit from the Borough Clerk and have the well inspected after its installation by the local Health Officer.

§ 291-2 Permit fee.

The fee for each permit shall be $25.

§ 291-3 Violations and penalties. [1]

Failure to comply with this chapter shall be punishable by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days in jail, a cash fine not to exceed $2,000, and/or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).