Earlier editions: 2026-07
Norwalk Municipal Code Ch. 8.16 Capping of Abandoned Wells
Norwalk Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Norwalk
Cite as: Norwalk Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 8.16.010. Capping required.¶
Every person who digs, drills, excavates, constructs, owns or controls any abandoned water well or abandoned oil well, and every person owning or having possession of any premises on which any such abandoned well exists, shall either cap or otherwise close the mouth of or entrance to such well in such a manner that such capping or covering cannot be removed by accident or inadvertence, or shall fill such well.
(Prior code § 5-2.1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 8.16.020. Capping by City.¶
Whenever any person fails or refuses to perform any act required by this chapter, the City may itself cap, cover or fill such well. It is not necessary to follow the provisions of this chapter as a condition precedent to any criminal prosecution.
(Prior code § 5-2.2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
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