The purpose of the ordinance codified in this chapter is to provide for the construction, repair and reconstruction of wells so that the groundwater of the city will not be polluted or contaminated, and that water obtained from such wells will be suitable for the purpose for which used and will not jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the people of this city, and for the destruction of abandoned wells or wells found to be public nuisances so that such wells will not cause pollution or contamination of groundwater or otherwise jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of the people of this city.
(Ord. 2868 § 3, 1975)