§ 414-4.807. Wells—Protection.

(a)

Adequate means shall be provided to protect the well from contamination during construction, reconstruction, or alteration. Newly constructed or repaired wells and necessary distribution systems shall be adequately chlorinated following construction or repair work.

(b)

Surface structures which protect the well from contamination shall be provided when determined necessary by the health officer.

(c)

The health officer shall be notified at least twenty-four hours in advance of the installation of the seal of the annular space between the casing and excavation. All wells shall be sealed in accordance with the procedures outlined in Part 2, Section Nine of California Department of Resources Bulletin Number 74. All wells shall be sealed to the depth of the first impervious soil formation in addition to all other requirements of Bulletin Number 74.

(d)

The well driller shall complete a certification of the protection of the underground aquifers he has penetrated during drilling and completion of the well. The certification shall be made on a form provided by the health officer and shall be signed by the well driller under penalty of perjury and shall indicate the contractor or driller license number. The work performed in the protection of the underground aquifers shall be done in conformance with California Department of Water Resources Bulletin Number 74, sound well drilling practice, current published data or other references documented with the certification.

(Ord. 81-56 § 1: prior code § 4733: Ord. 1189).