Madera County Municipal Code Ch. 13.51 Standards—supply

Water supplied by any water system shall be:

A. Obtained from a source free from pollution, or obtained from a source adequately purified by natural agencies, or adequately protected by artificial treatment;

B. From a source reasonably adequate to provide a continuous supply of water;

C. Of such quality as to meet the United States Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards.

(Ord. 383 § 370, 1974).

The subdivider, water purveyor or contractor shall furnish two copies of an accurate well log showing the depth in feet of each stratum in the order encountered in drilling. One copy shall be furnished the county engineer and another copy furnished the health officer.

(Ord. 383 § 371, 1974).

The well shall be developed until a constant flow of clear water is obtained and the specific yield and production of the well determined by testing according to Section A1-7 of AWWA Standard for Deep Wells, AWWA A100-66, a copy of which is on file with the clerk of the board. A copy of the development data must be furnished to the county engineer and to the health officer.

(Ord. 383 § 372, 1974).

Pumps installed in a community water system shall comply with the standards set forth in AWWA E101-61. Automatic controls shall be installed for the operation of the pump in relation to the required quantity of water to be stored.

(Ord. 383 § 373, 1974).

A faucet for sampling should be provided on the discharge line as near the pump as possible for the purpose of collecting samples for analysis

(Ord. 383 § 374, 1974).

A chlorinator shall be installed at the source of water supply if required by the county health officer. The design and installation of the chlorinator shall be approved by the county engineer and county health officer.

(Ord. 383 § 375, 1974).