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City of Pekin Groundwater Protection Ordinance

Regulations
Aquifer Protection   
Illinois
1994
Municipal
City Of Pekin   
Urban | Suburban |
This ordinance is designed to protect and preserve the quality and quantity of groundwater resources through the establishment of setback zones and regulation of routes and sources of contamination. General activities and uses that are prohibited in setback zones are delineated, including the establishment of new potential primary or secondary sources and routes of contamination. Provisions for exclusions, permits, waivers, and fines up to a $1000 for violations of the ordinance are included.