§ 102-102. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Aquifer means a saturated, permeable geologic formation that contains and will yield significant quantities of water.

Hazardous waste or material means any waste or material which because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may:

(1)

Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or

(2)

Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or to the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.

Well field means a piece of land used primarily for the purpose of locating wells to supply a municipal water system.

Wellhead means the upper terminal of a well, including adapters, ports, seals, valves and other attachments.

(Ord. No. 323, § II, 4-13-92)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.