A.
The
board of supervisors of Merced County finds that the majority of water
used in the county is obtained from underground sources and that such
waters are subject to impairment in quality and purity, causing detriment
to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the county. The
board of supervisors therefore declares that the people of the county
have a primary interest in the location, construction, maintenance,
abandonment, and destruction of water wells, monitoring wells, and
cathodic protection wells.
B.
The
board of supervisors finds and declares the following:
1.
Abandoned,
improperly constructed, and improperly destroyed water wells, cathodic
protection wells, monitoring wells, and soil borings can allow contaminated
water on the surface and in subsurface strata to flow down the well
casing, thereby contaminating the useable groundwater.
2.
Contamination
of groundwater poses serious public health and economic problems in
many areas of the county.
3.
The
health officer is responsible for regulating all aspects of well,
monitoring well, and soil boring permitting, construction, destruction,
inspection, and standard enforcement in all unincorporated areas of
Merced County.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
means a well whose use has been discontinued or which is
in such a state of disrepair that no water can be produced, water
quality is at risk, or as otherwise defined within the California
Water Well Standards.
means both mandatory and prohibitory orders requiring or
prohibiting the construction, reconstruction, repair or destruction
of a well so as to eliminate a nuisance or potential hazard of a well
polluting or contaminating the groundwater resource.
means a water well used exclusively to supply water for irrigation,
livestock or other agricultural purposes, not for domestic use or
to provide potable water
means a well constructed for the purpose of returning air
conditioning coolant water to the ground.
means a watertight seal of grout or other approved material
placed between the well casing and the side wall of the excavation.
means any artificial excavation constructed by any method
for the purpose of installing equipment or facilities for the protection
electrically of metallic equipment in contact with the ground, commonly
referred to as cathodic protection.
means an impairment of the quality of water to a degree which
creates a hazard to the public health through poisoning or the spread
of disease.
means a water well used to supply potable water for a dairy
farm where milk is produced. The water may also be used to supply
potable water for domestic purposes.
means a water well constructed and used to supply potable
water for the domestic needs of an individual residence or systems
of four or less service connections.
means a well constructed or used for the purpose of disposing
of waste water, hazardous material, or drainage water.
means the health officer of Merced County or an authorized
representative of the health officer.
means a water well used to supply water for an industrial
plant or operation or agricultural processing plant.
means an artificial excavation by any method for the purpose
of monitoring the fluctuations in groundwater levels, the quality
of underground waters, the presence or concentration of contaminants
in subsurface soil and water, and for the purpose of vapor monitoring.
Monitoring wells include remediation wells.
means a water well not presently in service for which the
owner has declared his intention for future use by first obtaining
an out-of-service well permit. An out-of-service well will be considered
abandoned if after one year from the date it is taken out of service
it has not been placed in service.
means any individual, firm, corporation, or governmental
agency subject to the jurisdiction of the county of Merced.
means an alteration of the quality of water to a degree which
unreasonably affects: (1) such waters for beneficial uses; or (2)
facilities which serve such beneficial uses. Pollution may include
contamination.
means a water well furnishing potable water for human consumption
which has five or more service connections or regularly serves an
average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the
year.
refers to chemical, physical, biological, bacteriological,
radiological, and other properties and characteristics of water which
affect its use.
means a well constructed to introduce water into the ground
as a means of replenishing groundwater basins, repelling the intrusion
of sea water, or to introduce water, nutrients and/or microbes for
the purpose of subsurface contamination treatment.
means a well designed and constructed to remove or stabilize
pollutants or contaminants.
means a device or material to make a watertight seal at the
top of the well casing(s).
means an uncased temporary excavation whose purpose is the
immediate determination of hydrologic conditions at a site.
means a monolithically poured concrete platform constructed
around the top of the well casing on thoroughly compacted earth.
means a well constructed to obtain information needed for
design of other wells. Test wells should not be confused with "exploration
holes," which are temporary. Test wells are cased and can be converted
to other uses such as groundwater monitoring and, under certain circumstances,
to production wells when approved under permit.
as defined in Section 13710 of the Water Code, means "any
artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of
extracting water from, or injecting water into, the underground. This
definition shall not include: (a) oil and gas wells, or geothermal
wells constructed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation,
except those wells converted to use as water wells; or (b) wells used
for the purpose of: (1) dewatering excavation during construction,
(2) stabilizing hillsides or earth embankments, or (3) monitoring
wells."
means creation of an artificial excavation by any method
for the purpose of obtaining water, providing cathodic protection,
or monitoring subsurface water, soil, or vapors. Construction shall
include excavation, placement of the annular, surface, and sanitary
seals and installation of the sample faucet, as appropriate.
means an installation in which the top of the well casing
terminates below the ground surface.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
A.
The
well contractor shall apply for and obtain a permit from the health
officer prior to commencing construction, reconstruction, deepening,
modi-fication, abandonment, or destruction of any well within the
unincorporated areas of Merced County and incorporated areas where
authorized. A permit is not required if the well, monitoring well,
or soil boring is less than 10 feet deep and does not encounter groundwater.
The application for a permit shall be in the form prescribed by the
health officer and contain such information as the health officer
may require. Every permit issued shall be contingent upon compliance
with the requirements specified in this chapter and on the permit.
For the purpose of this section the term "well" shall include cathodic
protection wells, monitoring wells, and soil borings.
B.
When
one or more wells are existing on a parcel, an application for permit
to construct a water well on the same parcel must be accompanied by
a "letter of intent" for each well, signed by the property owner which
elects one of the following options concerning the future of the existing
well(s):
1.
Destruction at the time the new well is placed in service (required under the conditions in Section 9.28.110); or
2.
The
well has a working pump, a permanent power supply, is in use, and
will continue to be used; or
3.
Take
the well out of service and maintain it in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter for a period of no more than one year. At the end
of one year, the well shall be restored to service or be destroyed
in accordance with this chapter. An out-of-service permit and inspection
are required prior to the out-of-service well being taken out of service.
C.
As evidenced
on the California Contractors State License Board website at the time
of application and during all drilling activity, a well drilling contractor
shall possess a valid C-57 license and contractor's bond. A valid
workers' compensation insurance policy shall be in effect if such
insurance is required. Appropriate alternative documentation may be
accepted in lieu of website information if the website is not current
or contains inaccuracies.
D.
The
well contractor shall have a copy of the permit at the work site at
commencement of work for which the permit is required. The health
officer shall be notified by the well contractor at least 24 hours
prior to commencement of the work authorized by the permit. This notification
is not the same as a request for inspection.
E.
A permit shall be required for the construction of a test well. If a subsequent test well is constructed at the same location within a period of 30 days, an additional fee will not be charged, unless more than one completed water well is constructed. All test wells not immediately converted under permit to production wells shall be destroyed in accordance with the methods prescribed in Section 9.28.060 of this chapter and California Groundwater Association Article 580.
F.
An application
for a well permit may be submitted to the Merced County department
of public health, division of environmental health by mail, but construction
of the proposed well shall not be commenced until the permit application
has been approved by the health officer and the owner and contractor
are in receipt of the approved permit.
G.
An application
for a water well permit shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable permit
fee (when a fee is required).
H.
A permit
issued under this chapter shall be valid for a period of six months
from the date of issuance. At any time prior to the expiration of
the six-month permit period, a permittee under this chapter may apply
for one extension of the permit, for a period of one year. The extension
of a permit under this section may be granted at the discretion of
the health officer, upon a showing of good cause. Completion of the
permitted work in accordance to this ordinance shall be within 12
months from the date of issuance of the permit, or 12 months from
the date of any permit extension under this section.
I.
Any
person operating a state small water system, or any other water system
under the regulatory authority of the health officer, shall obtain
a permit to operate from the health officer.
J.
The
construction of a water well within the service area of a public water.
Exemptions may be granted upon approval of the public water system.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1197, 1985; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
Fees will be established by the board of supervisors of Merced
County pursuant to resolution.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
A.
Any
person whose application for a permit or an approval has been revoked,
denied, modified or additional standards imposed may, within 15 calendar
days after the date of such denial, or revocation, appeal therefrom
in writing, to the board of supervisors. The board shall set a date
for hearing said appeal and the applicant and the health officer shall
be notified thereof. This section does not authorize appeals to the
board from any action of the health officer authorized or required
by state law or regulation.
B.
At the
hearing of an appeal to the board of supervisors, any interested party
may present oral or written evidence. Following the hearing, the board
shall render a decision upon the appeal and may sustain, modify, or
reverse any related action of the health officer. The decision of
the board shall be final.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
A.
Standards
Adopted. Except as may be otherwise specified in this chapter, the
standards for the construction, repair, reconstruction, modification,
abandonment, or destruction of wells published in the Department of
Water Resources Bulletin 74-81, "Water Well Standards," State of California
and Bulletin 74-90, "Monitoring Well Standards and Cathodic Protection
Well Standards" or as may be subsequently revised or supplemented,
are hereby incorporated in and made an applicable section of this
chapter.
B.
Prohibited
Construction.
1.
The
construction of dry/drainage wells, recharge/injection wells, and
air conditioning wells as defined in this chapter is prohibited. The
health officer may make exceptions to this prohibition if it can be
shown that: (a) the quality of the water being introduced into the
well will not have an undesirable impact on the groundwater; and (b)
the well's construction will not permit the intermixing of aquifers
or provide a conduit for the vertical movement of known or potential
contaminants.
2.
The
construction of well pits is prohibited.
C.
Well
Construction.
1.
Well
Location. All wells shall be so constructed as to prevent the entrance
of surface water and contaminated groundwater into the well or into
the producing aquifer, and shall be separated a safe distance from
po-tential sources of contamination and pollution. The following minimum
horizontal distances shall be maintained for all water wells and monitoring
wells:
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Water Well
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Public Well
|
|---|---|---|
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Septic tank or sewer line
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50 feet
|
100 feet
|
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Leach line or disposal field
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100 feet
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150 feet
|
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Leaching/seepage pit
|
150 feet
|
200 feet
|
|
Areas of intense animal confinement
|
100 feet
|
150 feet
|
|
Agricultural well
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300 feet
|
300 feet
|
|
Unlined canals, surface body or course or drainage water pond
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100 feet
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100 feet
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Swimming pool
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10 feet
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10 feet
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2.
Property
Line Setback. All wells shall be located with a minimum setback of
15 feet from a property line. The health officer may authorize an
exception to this requirement where space restrictions on existing
small lots necessitate, but in no case shall the minimum setback of
the well from the property line be less than five feet.
3.
Casing
Perforations. All wells supplying potable water for human consumption
shall be constructed with a 50 foot minimum, continuous, unperforated
casing at the upper end, except in areas where the only potable water
is at a depth of less than 50 feet. In such instances, the depth to
the first perforations in the well may be reduced if prior approval
is granted by the health officer. In no case shall the depth of the
annular seal or the depth of the first perforations be reduced to
less than 20 feet below ground surface.
a.
Corcoran Clay. All wells penetrating Corcoran clay shall be constructed
in a manner such as to prevent the intermixing of water above and
below the Corcoran clay layer. There shall be no perforations above
and below the Corcoran clay layer in the same casing. There shall
be no gravel pack installed above and below the Corcoran clay layer
in the same borehole.
4.
Gravel
Packing. In gravel packed wells, the gravel packing shall not extend
above 50 feet below ground surface, except in areas where the only
water is at a depth of less than 50 feet. In such instances, the gravel
packing shall not extend more than five feet above the most shallow
perforations.
a.
Gravel packed wells with a conductor casing shall be exempted from this requirement provided the annular space between the conductor pipe and the wall of the drilled hole is filled with sealing material fulfilling the specifications and depth requirements of subsection (C)(5)(a), (a)(i), and (a)(ii) of this section.
b.
Wells with a conductor casing shall have a continuously welded steel
ring covering the annular space between the conductor casing and the
well casing. The steel of the ring shall meet or exceed the requirements
for well casing steel. In place of the welded steel ring, an annular
seal at least 20 feet deep may be used. The thickness of the annular
seal between the two casings shall comply with subsection (C)(5)(a)(ii)
of this section, including that related to a gravel fill tube. The
annular seal material shall meet the requirements for such as provided
elsewhere in this document.
5.
Well
Seals. All wells shall have a sanitary seal, surface seal and an annular
seal. An access opening in the well cap, well casing, or pump base
for the purpose of disinfecting the well or measuring the water level
shall be protected with a threaded, watertight plug or cap. Air vents
on wells requiring such shall be installed in an approved manner.
a.
Annular Seal. On all wells the annular space between the well casing
and the wall of the drilled hole shall be effectively sealed with
cement grout or other approved sealant material to protect against
contamination or pollution by surface or shallow subsurface waters.
The annular seal shall begin no more than 20 feet above the most shallow
perforation. The following minimum annular seal depths shall be required.*
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Type of Well
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Depth of Annular Seal Below Ground Surface
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|---|---|
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Domestic wells
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50 feet
|
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Public wells
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50 feet
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Dairy wells
|
50 feet
|
|
Industrial wells
|
50 feet
|
|
Agricultural wells
|
50 feet
|
|
Cathodic protection wells
|
20 feet
|
|
Observation and monitoring wells
|
20 feet
|
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Notes:
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|---|---|
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*
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The health officer may change the required depth of the annular
seal when adverse or special conditions warrant.
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i.
Sealing Conditions. The following are the requirements to be observed
in sealing the annular space: The sealing material shall consist of
neat cement grout, sand-cement grout, concrete, or other approved
sealing material, and shall conform to the specifications given in
the Standards (Bulletins 74-81, 74-90, and all additional bulletins,
or amendments, or advisories). Sealing materials and their uses shall
be in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
ii.
Gravel Packed Wells. The width of the annular seal space between
the wall of the drilled hole and the well casing or the conductor
casing, where applicable, shall be at least two inches. If gravel
fill pipes are installed through the seal, the annular seal shall
be of sufficient thickness to assure that there is a minimum of two
inches between the gravel fill pipe and the wall of the drilled hole.
If a temporary conductor casing is used, it shall be removed as the
sealing material is placed. The sealing material shall be applied
in the annular space in one continuous operation from the bottom.
iii.
Cable Tool Wells. Wells constructed by the cable tool method of drilling are exempt from the annular seal requirements specified in subsection (C)(5)(a) of this section, provided:
(A)
A slurry of approved drilling fluid is maintained around and
in contact with the casing at all times during construction.
(B)
The well casing is without perforations.
(C)
The casing shoe or collar is landed in an impermeable clay interval.
(D)
If a conductor casing is used, the space between the well casing
and the conductor casing is effectively sealed with a watertight welded
cover or filled with approved sealant material.
b.
Surface Seal.
i.
A concrete surface seal or slab shall be constructed on the ground
surface around the top of the well casing and shall be free from cracks
or other defects likely to detract from its water tightness. The slab
shall be monolithically poured on thoroughly compacted native earth
and shall be a minimum thickness of six inches, extending four inches
above and two inches below surrounding ground level, and shall be
extended at least two feet in all directions from the well casing.
The surface of the concrete slab shall be smooth troweled and shall
be graded away from the well casing in all directions for a distance
of at least one foot from the casing, with sufficient fall to drain
water away from the casing.
ii.
The concrete slab shall be poured in contact with the sealant material
in the annular space.
iii.
The top of the well casing shall extend a minimum of one inch above
the concrete surface slab, and the top of the well casing shall terminate
above grade and above known levels of flooding.
c.
Sanitary Seal. A sanitary seal shall form a durable, weatherproof
and watertight seal on top of the well, between the pump base and
the concrete slab, or between the pump base and the top of the well
casing. Sanitary seals that are manufactured and sold specifically
for this purpose are required. "Home made" sanitary seals are not
permitted unless plans for its construction, signed by an engineer,
are submitted and approved by the health officer. When a pump is offset
or submerged, any pipes or electrical cables which enter the well
shall do so above ground and from the top of the casing and shall
be completely surrounded by the sanity seal so as to be water tight.
Ropes for holding pipes or the submersible pump must be installed
completely inside of the casing. Objects and materials that are not
necessary for the operation of the well shall not enter the casing.
Holes shall not be made in the casing. This requirement shall not
restrict the proper installation of perforated casing below the annular
seal or the proper installation of tubes for chlorination or sounding
of the well. All proposed construction that varies from the requirements
of this section must be approved by the health officer.
6.
Backflow
Prevention. All pumping equipment shall be installed with protective
devices to effectively prevent the entrance of foreign matter for
back siphonage into the well casing. A properly designed air gap may
be considered an acceptable protective device for agricultural wells.
No person shall install any equipment or mechanism, or use any water
treating chemical or substance, if it is found that such equipment,
mechanism, chemical or substance may cause pollution or contamination
of the domestic water supply. Such equipment or mechanism may be permitted
only when equipped with an approved backflow prevention device.
7.
Building
Code Compliance. All electrical, plumbing and appurtenant structural
work relating to the well installation or repair shall be performed
in conformity with all applicable building code requirements of the
jurisdiction in which the well is constructed.
8.
Disinfection.
All wells and associated equipment furnishing or in contact with potable
water for domestic purposes shall be disinfected after the construction,
installation or repair of the well, pump, or storage equipment and
prior to its use or return to operation. The minimum concentration
of the disinfectant solution shall be equivalent to at least 100 ppm
(parts per million) of available chlorine, with a minimum contact
time of 12 hours.
9.
Sampling
Tap. A sampling tap shall be installed on all water wells used to
supply potable water. The sampling faucet shall be located:
10.
Temporary Cover. During periods when no work is being performed on
a well under construction, the well and appurtenant excavation if
any, shall be adequately covered to preclude creation of a safety
hazard.
11.
Storage and Pressure Tanks. Tanks used for storage of potable water
or to provide pressure for delivery of potable water shall conform
to the minimum guidelines established by the health officer. Tanks
used for potable water storage or to provide pressure must have been
manufactured specifically for this purpose. Tanks which have previously
contained materials other than potable water may not be used. Flexible
tank liners shall be National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved.
Interior tank coatings must meet AWWA Standard D102-78 and appear
on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) list of approved
tank coatings.
12.
Monitoring Device. All new and replacement wells under the scope of Merced County Code Chapter 9.27, except where specifically exempted, shall be measured by properly installed and maintained water measuring devices satisfactory to the department of public health, division of environmental health. As an alternative to water measuring devices, other reasonable methods to determine groundwater extraction, groundwater elevation, and water quality may be used if approved by the department of public health, division of environmental health.
D.
Out-of-Service
Well. The owner shall continuously maintain, in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter, any well which is in or out of service,
so as to be safe and to prevent pollution of any aquifer. A properly
maintained and permitted out-of-service well shall not be considered
to be an abandoned well for a period of one year. When placed into
service, all above-ground well construction must comply with current
requirements, to be verified by on-site inspection. As evidence of
his intentions for future use, the owner shall within 30 days of taking
the well out of service obtain an out-of-service well permit. Furthermore,
the owner shall properly maintain the well in such a way that:
1.
The
well has no defects which shall impair the quality of the water in
the well or in the aquifers penetrated.
2.
If
the pump has been removed, the well casing shall be covered with a
durable, weatherproof and watertight seal (glued, threaded, or welded
cap or plug) to prevent unauthorized access and entrance of surface
contaminants into the well.
3.
The
well is clearly marked and the surrounding area is kept clear of brush
and debris.
E.
Abandoned
Well. Every abandoned well is the property owner's responsibility
and shall be destroyed in accordance with the methods prescribed in
this chapter.
F.
Well
Destruction. The objective of destruction is to restore as nearly
as possible those subsurface conditions which existed before the well
was constructed. Destruction of a well shall consist of the following:
1.
The
soil around the casing must be excavated to a minimum depth of four
feet and the casing removed from that point upward. The health officer
may change the destruction requirements when adverse or special conditions
warrant.
2.
When
a completed well completion report is available and, if reported subsurface
conditions make it practical, the well may be destroyed by alternating
clean native fill or sand with the sealing material inside the casing
so as to seal each non-clay strata 10 feet above and 10 feet below
its reported depth.
3.
When
no well completion report is available, the well casing shall be filled
entirely with the sealing material.
4.
In
all cases the upper most 20 feet of casing shall be filled with the
sealing material.
6.
The
sealing material and its installation shall conform with the requirements
for annular seals listed in this chapter.
G.
Wells
on a property shall be destroyed, under permit, when the property
is connected to a public water system.
H.
Exceptions
and Additions to Standards. An exception to any provision of these
standards may be authorized when, in the judgment of the health officer,
the application of such provision is unnecessary. The health officer
may impose additional requirements if necessary to protect the quality
of the underground water resource. Exceptions and impositions and
the conditions warranting such shall be documented by the health officer.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1197, 1985; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
The person responsible for the construction, alteration, destruction,
or abandonment of a water well, cathodic protection well, or monitoring
well shall possess a C-57 Water Well Contractor's License Law of the
state of California. A copy of the current and valid C-57 license
shall be submitted to the health office prior to undertaking any well
construction, alteration, destruction, or abandonment.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
A.
A well
site and surrounding property may be inspected by the health officer
at any time prior to or during the construction or destruction of
any well. The well driller shall request an inspection of the annular
seal placement at least one full working day (24 hours) prior to commencement
of placement.
B.
Except
when a valid, verifiable emergency exists, the sanitary surface and
annular seals on a well furnishing water for human consumption shall
be installed prior to placing the well into service.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
After new domestic and dairy water wells are placed into service,
the health officer shall obtain water samples for chemical and bacteriological
analysis.
(Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
If a new water well, for which a valid permit was obtained,
should require abandonment and replacement within a period of 180
days after installation, an additional permit and fee shall not be
required. In the event of such an occurrence, the property owner shall
comply with the following provisions:
A.
The
health officer shall be notified before work on the replacement well
is started and an inspection shall be made during the course of the
construction.
B.
The
abandoned well shall be properly destroyed in accordance with the
methods and requirements prescribed in this chapter.
(Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
If a new well must be constructed as a result of the failure
of an existing well, mandatory destruction of the existing well will
be a condition for issuance of a permit for the new construction.
Well failure may be determined by, but not limited to, the following
criteria:
A.
When
groundwater drops to a level below the useful depth of the well;
B.
When
the well yields sand or soil in quantities so as to make it unusable
for domestic or agricultural purposes;
C.
When
contamination is present;
D.
When
the well is inside of the established minimum setback requirements
from potential sources of contamination;
E.
When
established setback requirements do not exist and when, in the judgment
of the health officer, degradation of the groundwater is likely to
occur or continue as a result of failure to destroy the well, the
health officer may order its destruction.
|
The existing well shall be properly destroyed in accordance
with the methods and requirements of this chapter.
|
(Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
A.
A contractor
who has constructed, deepened, reconstructed or destroyed a water
well, test well or soil boring shall, within 30 days after completion
of the work, furnish the health officer with an official copy of the
well completion report (State of California, Department of Water Resources,
Form #DWR-188).
B.
Confidentiality
of reports will be strictly enforced according to the California Water
Code Section 13752.
(Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1271, 1988; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
The health officer is authorized to enforce this chapter, and
may perform all acts necessary or proper to accomplish the purposes
of this chapter and is authorized to adopt and enforce such guidelines
as is necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1197, 1985; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
Each violation of this chapter is an infraction subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1.28 Sections 1.28.030 and 1.28.040, of the Merced County Code.
(Ord. 752, 1975; Ord. 1128, 1983; Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
Where there is a conflict between the regulations of this chapter
and any other chapter of local, state or federal regulation, the greater
or more stringent regulation or restriction shall apply and shall
be enforced by persons authorized in this chapter.
(Ord. 1948 § 1, 2016)
