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Chapter 13 – Municipal Utilities

§NR 140 or 809, Wisconsin Administrative Code, or for which a Health
Advisory has been issued by the Department of Natural Resources.

(e) “Unused” well or pump installation means one which is not used or does
not have a functional pumping system.

(f) “Well” means a drill hole or other excavation or opening deeper than it is
wide that extends more than 10 feet below the ground surface constructed
for the purpose of obtaining groundwater.

(g) “Well abandonment” means the filling and sealing of a well according to
the provisions of §NR 812.26, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

(4) ABANDONMENT REQUIRED. Except as otherwise provided herein, all wells
on premises served by the municipal water system shall be abandoned in
accordance with the terms of the ordinance and Chapter NR 812, Wisconsin
Administrative Code, by April 1, 1999 or no later than one year from the date of
the mandatory connection to the municipal water system pursuant to Section 13.06
of this Code, whichever date occurs last. A well on property connected to the
municipal water system may be maintained for non-household uses only, provided
a well operation permit has been obtained by the well owner from the Village of
Sturtevant.

(5) WELL OPERATION PERMIT. The Village of Sturtevant Building Inspector
shall grant a permit to a well owner to operate a well for a period not to exceed 5
years providing the conditions of this section are met. An owner may renew a
well operation permit by submitting information verifying that the conditions of
this section are met. The Village Building Inspector or its agent, may conduct
inspections or have water quality tests conducted at the applicant’s expense to
obtain or verify information necessary for consideration of a permit application or
renewal. Well operation permit applications and renewals shall be made on forms
provided by the Building Inspector. The owner shall secure a plumbing permit
from the building inspector and pay the appropriate fee. The following conditions
must be met for issuance or renewal of a well operation permit:

(a) The well and pump installation shall meet the Standards for Existing
Installations described in §NR 812.42, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

(b) The well construction and pump installation shall have a history of
producing safe water evidenced by at least 1 coliform bacteria sample. The
owner shall provide proof that the well produces safe water, as verified by
one (1) certified laboratory test taken within six months of the application
for issuance or re-issuance of a permit. In areas where the Department of

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