The purpose of this article is to prevent unused
and/or improperly constructed wells from serving as a passage for
contaminated surface or near-surface waters or other materials to
reach the usable groundwater. These wells must be properly filled
and sealed. Certain wells may be operated, upon the issuance of a
well operation permit, subject to conditions of maintenance and operation.
All private wells located on any premises which
is served by the public water system of the Village shall be properly
filled by December 31, 1994. Only those wells for which a well operation
permit has been granted by the Utilities Superintendent may be exempted
from this requirement, subject to conditions of maintenance and operation.
A permit may be granted to a well owner to operate
a well for a period not to exceed three years if the following requirements
are met. A permit may be renewed after the three-year period, provided
water is tested and a safe water sample has been obtained from the
well annually. The results of such tests shall be submitted annually
to the Village, or as requested by the Village Engineer. Application
shall be made on forms provided by the Utilities Superintendent.
A.
The well and pump installation meet the requirements
of Chapter NR 112, Wis. Adm. Code, and a well constructor's report
is on file with the Department of Natural Resources, or certification
of the acceptability of the well has been granted by the Private Water
Supply Section of the Department of Natural Resources.
B.
The well has a history of producing safe water and
presently produces bacteriologically safe water as evidenced by three
samplings two weeks apart.
C.
The proposed use of the well can be justified as being
necessary in addition to water provided by the public water system.
D.
No physical connection shall exist between the piping
of the public water system and the private well.
Wells to be abandoned shall be filled according
to the procedures outlined in Chapter NR 112, Wis. Adm. Code. The
pump and piping must be removed and the well checked for obstructions
prior to plugging. Any obstruction or liner must be removed.
[Amended 7-1-2003 by Ord. No. 03-04]
A well abandonment report must be submitted
by the well owner to the Department of Natural Resources on forms
provided by that agency, available at the office of the Utilities
Superintendent. The report shall be submitted immediately upon completion
of the filling of the well. The filling must be observed by a representative
of the Water Utility.
