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5 <br /> WELL FAILURE DETERMINATION PROCEDURES <br /> ualit : <br /> 1 . The homeowner or resident notifies the County of the problems they are <br /> experiencing with their well. The information given should be as specific <br /> and detailed as possible in regards to the problems they have and the <br /> history of those problems. <br /> 2. The Health Department will conduct bacteriological and inorganic chemical <br /> water samples. Other types of samples may be collected, depending on the <br /> specifics of the complaint. <br /> 3. If the sample results indicates there is a well failure, the Health Department <br /> will notify ASC so their expert can visit the site to complete the probable <br /> result assessment. <br /> 4. ASC's "qualified expert" visits the site and perform diagnostic procedures to <br /> evaluate whether the quality problems are a probable result of the quarry <br /> operations. <br /> 5. The expert shall prepare a report of their findings for review and reference <br /> in further handling of the matters. <br /> 6. If there is a determination that a well failure exists and is a probable result <br /> of the quarry operation, ASC is responsible for remediation of the situation. <br /> 7. If the probable result determination is negative, the expert will refer the <br /> situation back to the County for renovation, repair, treatment system, or <br /> replacement through the NFWRF. <br /> uantit <br /> 1 . The homeowner or resident notifies the County of the problems they are <br /> experiencing with their well. The information given should be as specific <br /> and detailed as possible in regards to the problems they have and the <br /> history of those problems. <br /> 2. The County will notify ASC <br /> 3. ASC will have a "qualified expert" visit the site and perform diagnostic <br /> procedures to evaluate whether there is a defined well failure in terms of <br /> well water quantity. <br /> 4. The expert shall prepare a report of their findings for review and reference <br /> in further handling of the matters. <br /> 5. If there is a determination that a well failure exists and is a probable result <br /> of the quarry operation, the well will be renovated, repaired or replaced by <br /> ASC. <br />