§ 18-43. "Well" defined  


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  • As used in this chapter, "well" shall mean any artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of extracting water from or injecting water into the underground, for providing cathodic protection or electrical grounding of equipment, for making tests or observations of underground conditions, or for any other similar purpose. Wells shall include, but shall not be limited to, community water supply wells, individual domestic wells, industrial wells, agricultural wells, cathodic protection wells, electrical grounding wells, test and exploratory holes, observation wells and salt water (hydraulic) barrier wells, as defined herein, and other wells whose regulation is necessary to fulfill the purpose of this chapter as determined by the well standards advisory board. Wells shall not include: (a) oil and gas wells, geothermal wells or other wells constructed under the jurisdiction of the state department of conservation, except those wells converted to use as water wells; (b) wells used for the purpose of dewatering excavations during construction, or stabilizing hillsides or earth embankments; or (c) other wells whose regulation is not necessary to fulfill the purpose of this chapter as determined by the well standards advisory board.

(Ord. No. 73-21, § 2, 6-4-73)