Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY›Chapter 8.20 — WELL CONSTRUCTION AND DESTRUCTION
Calaveras County Municipal Code Art. XI Sampling
Calaveras County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Calaveras County
Cite as: Calaveras County Municipal Code Article XI · Text as of 2026-10-04
8.20.650 - Water testing requirements.¶
A. Water from all new wells shall be tested for the presence of bacterial and chemical contamination. All water samples shall be analyzed by a state certified laboratory prior to placing the well into service.
B. All water test results shall be submitted to the director and must meet state bacteriological and chemical standards prior to finalizing the well. Any costs that are incurred in the collection and analysis of water samples shall be the responsibility of the owner of the well.
C. The extent of chemical and bacteriological analyses shall be determined on a case by case basis as deemed necessary by the director to protect public health and safety.
D. All new wells shall be tested, at a minimum, for nitrate (as NO 3 ), Total Coliform bacteria and either Fecal Coliform bacteria or the E. coli bacterium, if Total Coliform bacteria are detected.
(Ord. No. 2946, § 1, 5-6-2008).
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