§ 33.0639. Disinfection of Water Wells.  


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  • Every new, repaired or reconstructed community water-supply well or individual domestic well, after completion of construction, repair or reconstruction, and before being placed in service, shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign substances. The well gravel used in gravel-packed wells, pipes, pump, pump column, and all well water contact equipment surfaces shall be disinfected by a DEHS-approved method. Such solution shall remain in the well and upon all relevant surfaces for at least 24 hours. Disinfection procedures shall be repeated until microbiologically safe water is produced, as set forth by Administrative Code Title 22, “Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring.”
    (Ord. 3105, passed - -1986)