§ 23B-9c. Flood protection.  


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  • Whenever possible, wells shall be located outside of any area subject to flooding. If it is not possible to locate a well outside of a flood area, the well casing shall extend three (3) feet or more above the one hundred (100) year flood elevation. Within "areas of special flood hazard," as defined in section 26-29 of this Code, for which flood elevations have been established, the casing shall terminate three (3) feet or more above the established one hundred (100) year flood elevation. The health officer may accept an approved watertight "pitless adapter" as a means to provide flood protection for an individual well to serve a single-family residence.

(Ord. No. 3272, § 1, 6-25-96)