Repealed by Ord. 22-2013.
(Ord. 10-2001 § 7; Ord. 4-2010 § 3)
A.
Applicants for building permits for construction of new structures that contain plumbing fixtures dependent on potable water for their operation must obtain a certificate of water availability. Applications for "after the fact" building permits shall be treated as a "new structure" for the purpose of requiring a certificate of water availability.
B.
Applicants for a building permit to remodel or expand an existing structure shall obtain a certificate of water availability when any of the following conditions exist:
C.
The applicant for any building permit which requires a certificate of water availability shall provide sufficient information to allow the health officer to make a determination of water availability. Sufficient evidence shall consist of one of the following:
2.
An individual well meeting the standards of this chapter.
3.
Alternative Water Sources. Alternative water sources will be permitted for single-family residential use. A combination of sources and systems may be used to fulfill the quantity and quality requirements for a single-family residential building permit. There must be no cross-connection between potable and non-potable water supplies.
Alternative sources will not be allowed for subdivision approval, except seawater treatment. Alternative water sources must be approved by the health officer. These sources include:
a.
Shallow wells and springs with unsatisfactory bacteriological tests, but absent E. coli or fecal coliform. Applicant must submit a design for treatment by a qualified engineer, water system designer, or meeting design standards established by the department of health and community services (see Appendix A) and record on the property title a statement that the system is alternative and a description of operation and maintenance requirements.
b.
Individual water systems which have a well log and pump test with yields less than 200 gallons per day per residence. Applicant must submit plans for storage, supplemental water sources or water use reduction (see Appendix A) to the department of health and community services and record on the property title a statement that the system is alternative and a description of operation and maintenance requirements.
c.
Hauled water storage design meeting County guidelines (Appendix A). If the water is intended for domestic use the applicant must submit a design by a qualified engineer, water system designer, or meeting design standards established by the department of health and community services that includes treatment and record on the property title a statement that the system is alternative and a description of operation and maintenance requirements.
d.
Rainwater catchment design meeting County guidelines (Appendix A). If the water is intended for domestic use, the applicant must submit a design by a qualified engineer or water system designer, and record on the property title a statement that the system is alternative and a description of operation and maintenance requirements. An owner may design a system for their own use.
e.
Seawater treatment systems designed by a qualified engineer and meeting all applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Applicant must submit plans to the department of health and community services and record on the property title a statement that the system is alternative and a description of operation and maintenance requirements.
f.
Wells receiving arsenic, barium and/or fluoride treatment meeting the County guidelines (Appendix A). The applicant must submit a design by a qualified engineer. The design must meet standards approved by the department of health and community services that includes treatment, monitoring and recording on the property title a statement that the system is alternative and a description of operation and maintenance requirements.
D.
The health officer may revoke or deny a certificate of water availability for due cause. Examples include, but are not limited to:
1.
Misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact in the information submitted; or
2.
Changes in site or well conditions resulting in a failure to comply with the regulations; or
3.
Failure to provide evidence of water availability or meet conditions of the certificate of water adequacy or related regulations.
(Formerly 13.06.140; Ord. 14-1996; Ord. 4-1998; Ord. 3-1999; Ord. 14-2000 § 4; Ord. 10-2001 § 8; Ord. 20-2007 § 5; Ord. 4-2010 § 4; Ord. 22-2013 § 8)
Applicants for short subdivisions, long subdivisions, and subdivision alterations shall demonstrate an adequate, potable source of water for each new parcel in the proposed subdivision. For purposes of this section, new parcel shall include all parcels created except parcels containing existing residential structures served by existing water supplies. Minimum source capacity for individual and community supplies shall be 1,000 gallons per day/connection. The minimum water quality testing parameters for individual and/or community water system sources shall be a complete inorganic chemical analysis and a recent (less than six months) bacteriological sample. All water quality tests must comply with drinking water standards in Chapters 246-290 and 246-291 WAC. See Chapter 13.08 SJCC for fire flow requirements.
A.
Community Water Supplies.
1.
For a new community system with groundwater as the proposed source, the yield of the well(s) shall be demonstrated by a pump test as outlined in subsection (C) of this section. In addition, the well(s) must have complete water quality tests (inorganic chemical analysis and bacteriological sample) submitted prior to preliminary approval.
2.
If the applicant proposes to connect to an existing community water system, the water system must demonstrate to the department of health and community services the ability to provide water to the proposed parcels and compliance with current regulations. Prior to final approval the applicant must provide proof of authorization for service connection for the proposed lots.
3.
The community water system or expansion of an existing system must be approved, constructed, and a water service installed to the property line of each lot prior to final plat approval.
B.
Individual Wells.
1.
If water is to be provided by private wells, in order to provide proof of adequate supply for preliminary approval, a well (or wells) with sufficient capacity to serve the proposed lots as a community system must be drilled and tested, or individual wells must be drilled and tested and approved on each lot.
C.
Seawater Treatment. Desalination of seawater must be designed by a qualified, licensed engineer and meet applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Designs shall comply with Washington State Health Department guidelines.
D.
Pump Test Protocol. All new groundwater supplies shall be pump tested in accordance with DOE's WRIS Bulletin 30, Aquifer Test Procedures. The developer shall complete and submit a pump test protocol to be reviewed by the County hydrogeologist prior to testing. Minimum requirements for conducting the pump test include:
E.
Minimum Review Requirements. All new groundwater supplies shall be reviewed and include an evaluation of long-term well capacity and impact on the local aquifer. The County hydrogeologist will determine whether all or part of a hydrogeologic site evaluation (subsection (F) of this section) will be required. The County hydrogeologist will review the initial information and other relevant data and either make a decision regarding the proposal or provide detailed additional testing and analysis requirements needed to evaluate the impacts the proposed withdrawal will have on local groundwater resources. A hydrogeologic site evaluation will be required for projects that have potential for groundwater contamination or impairment. Information required to be submitted for initial review include:
F.
Hydrogeologic Site Evaluation. If required, a hydrogeologic site evaluation shall be prepared and address resource availability in relationship to the scope of the project. The hydrogeologic site evaluation must address requirements as specified by the County hydrogeologist which may include but is not limited to the following:
1.
Hydrogeologic Setting.
a.
Description of the geologic setting of the site illustrated with geologic and soil maps.
b.
Description of the occurrence and movement of groundwater in the area, including a general discussion of the aquifers present in the area.
c.
General discussion of groundwater availability in the area, including a discussion of historic problems such as well failures or seawater intrusion.
d.
A scaled map showing location of wells and springs within 1,000 feet of the site or as required by the County hydrogeologist.
2.
Site-Specific Resource Availability.
a.
An aquifer test conforming to the guidelines found in WRIS Bulletin No. 30. The test should be analyzed to determine the hydraulic properties of the aquifer (storativity and transmissivity), and to the degree possible, the spatial variability of these properties.
b.
A map(s) showing static water level elevations for the aquifer(s) proposed for use for the project.
c.
An evaluation of theoretical changes to water level elevations resulting from the proposed withdrawal, and the method that was used.
d.
An evaluation of the potential to induce or exacerbate seawater intrusion in the aquifer.
G.
Project actions that cannot mitigate potential impacts that degrade or impair the groundwater source will be denied.
(Formerly 13.06.150; Ord. 14-1996; Ord. 14-2000 § 4; Ord. 10-2001 § 9; Ord. 20-2007 § 6; Ord. 22-2013 § 9)
Applicants completing simple land divisions must document water availability and adequacy on each new parcel, as outlined below.
A.
Community Water Supplies. Obtain written notice from a community water system purveyor that service is available and will be provided to the lot(s). Said system must be in compliance with current regulations.
B.
Individual Wells. Well(s) with sufficient capacity to serve the proposed lots must be drilled, tested and approved on each new parcel. Individual wells must comply with the community water supply standards for siting, testing, and source capacity (1,000 gallons per day per connection). Any conditions of approval for the well(s) will be incorporated as conditions of approval.
C.
Special Conditions. Record a disclosure statement that proof of potable water was not demonstrated, warning all purchasers of lots or parcels within the simple land division that a potable water supply has not been demonstrated and no building permit will be issued by San Juan County without first satisfying the requirements for proof of potable water of the department of health and community services.
(Ord. 10-2001 § 10; Ord. 22-2013 § 10)