§ 50-692. Wellfield protection.

(a)

Definition. As used in this section, the term "wellfield" is defined as a single well or a series of interconnected wells supplying potable water to more than four households and/or more than four businesses and/or more than four property ownerships.

(b)

New wellfields. Prior to development of any proposed wellfield, drawdown tests will be conducted by the applicant for the purposes of establishing the extent of the cone of depression. No wellfield may be developed that would include a septic system, animal waste holding pond or any manmade water retention area within the area encompassed by the cone of depression.

(c)

Existing wellfields. No septic system, animal waste holding pond or any manmade water retention area shall be installed within the area encompassed by the cone of depression of an existing wellfield. If the extent of the cone of depression has not been established, no development will be permitted within 660 feet of an existing wellfield.

(1991 LDR ch. 79, § 6.11; Ord. No. 2007-03, § 21, 7-17-2007)