Sonoma County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 25B. WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS |
Article I. In General. |
§ 25B-1. Declarations.
(a)
A significant component of water used in Sonoma County is obtained from underground sources.
(b)
Improperly placed, constructed, reconstructed, abandoned or destroyed wells, or borings, as defined in this chapter, may allow contaminated water from the surface or subsurface strata to migrate and contaminate useable ground waters.
(c)
The people of Sonoma County have a primary interest in the protection of groundwater resources, as contamination may cause serious public health, safety or economic problems.
( Ord. No. 6121, § III(Exh. A) , 7-28-2015)