[Code 1992, § 13.47(1); amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The purpose of this division is to prevent unused and improperly
constructed wells from serving as a passage for contaminated surface
or near surface waters or other materials to reach the groundwater.
These wells shall be properly filled and sealed.
[Code 1992, § 13.47; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
Any well owner violating any provision of this division shall, upon conviction, be subject to a forfeiture as provided in Section 1-12.
[Code 1992, § 13.47(2); Ord. No.
04-08, § I, 3-22-2004; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No.
17-04]
All private wells located on any premises served by the utility
water system shall be abandoned and properly filled pursuant to Utility
Commission rule adopted under § NR 812.26, Wis. Adm. Code.
[Code 1992, § 13.47(3); Ord. No.
04-09, § I, 3-22-2004; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No.
17-04]
A permit may be granted to a well owner to operate a private
well for a period not to exceed 12 months if the well owner demonstrates
compliance with the following requirements:
(1)
The well construction and pump installation meet the requirements
of Ch. NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code.
(2)
Confirmation and/or certification that the Department of Natural
Resources has approved the well construction and pump installation.
(3)
The well has a history of producing safe water and presently produces
bacteriological safe water as evidenced by three samplings two weeks
apart.
(4)
The proposed use of the well can be justified as being necessary
in addition to water provided by the public water system.
[Code 1992, § 13.47(4); amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
Wells to be abandoned shall be filled according to the procedures
outlined in Ch. NR 112, Wis. Adm. Code. The pump and piping shall
be removed and the well checked for obstructions prior to plugging.
Any obstruction or liner shall be removed.
[Code 1992, § 13.47(5); 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
A well abandonment report shall be submitted by the well owner
to the DNR on forms provided by that agency and available in the office
of the utility. The report shall be submitted immediately upon completion
of the filling of the well. The filling shall be observed by a representative
of the Utility Commission.
Per statutory authority granted pursuant to W.S.A. §§ 61.34, 61.35, 62.23 and 66.0415, any proposed new or proposed change in the size or character of an existing business, commercial, residual or industrial use within 1,200 feet of any City groundwater supply well shall have, in addition to City approvals, the written approval of the City Utility Commission. Any person wishing to propose a new or changed use as described in this section must make application to the Utility Commission to include the description of the property to be used, description of use, drawing of the site and measures proposed to minimize groundwater contamination risk, if any. The City Utility Commission will review the application for compliance with the provisions of this section and its wellhead protection policy. The Utility Commission may withhold approval of a new or changed use for cause if the proposed new or changed use violates the wellhead protection policy. To assist in the review process, the Utility Commission must request that the applicant cause to be conducted a detailed engineering study at the applicant's cost to determine the potential for contaminating the groundwater resource. Enforcement and penalty procedures are as described in Section 78-227 in addition to state and federal remedies available.
