Chapter 8.28
WELLS

Sections:

8.28.010    Registration of wells.

8.28.020    Discretionary analysis of water.

8.28.030    Penalty for violation.

8.28.010 - Registration of wells

On or before September 1, 1927, and annually thereafter, the owner or owners of any private wells and springs that are being used by the citizens of Olympia for domestic water purposes, shall register such wells or springs, giving the location of the same and the lot or block upon which the same are situated, or in the event that the wells or springs are situated upon unplatted property, then in that event the owner or owners shall give sufficient description of the property upon which the wells or springs are located so as to definitely and accurately identify the same; or provided, that the owner or owners of the private wells or springs that are being used for domestic purposes are not residents of the city, but have some local agent who has control and supervision of the property upon which the wells and springs are located, then in that event, the agent shall register the wells or springs with the superintendent of the city water department as provided above.

(Ord. 2031 §1, 1927).

8.28.020 - Discretionary analysis of water

Whenever the department of health of the city deems that it is necessary to analyze the water that is being used from the wells and springs for domestic purposes, then either the city health physician or the city engineer shall take samples of the water and have the same officially analyzed by the State Board of Health.

(Ord. 2031 §2, 1927).

8.28.030 - Penalty for violation

Any owner or owners, or their agents, who fail to register any wells or springs located upon their property and under their supervision and control before September 1, 1927, and annually thereafter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a penalty of not more than fifty dollars for each violation thereof.

(Ord. 2031 §3, 1927).