§ 90-48. Emergency authorization for use, withdrawal or diversion of water.

(a)

The county administrator may grant emergency authorization to begin use, withdrawal, or diversion of water prior to issue of a permit when emergency conditions exist if the use, withdrawal or diversion is being considered for a permit, and if unforeseen or unforeseeable circumstances create an emergency. Mere carelessness or lack of planning by the applicant shall not be sufficient grounds to warrant an emergency authorization.

(b)

If a change in water quantity or quality occurs which prevents further use of water for agricultural purposes, the permittee, or his designated agent, shall notify the county administrator of this condition. The county administrator shall verify the condition and may authorize the relocation of the well to a site requested by the applicant, if the new site is determined not to be potentially damaging to the water source, within the standards established by this article.

(c)

If an existing well suffers structural damage requiring abandonment, the owner and user shall advise the county administrator who will verify the condition and may immediately authorize the relocation.

(Ord. No. 74-50, § 1(2.08))