§ 14-91. 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:

Adversely affect or adversely impact means diminution in the quantity or quality of a water supply.

Large-scale water withdrawal means any withdrawal of water from a water source within the town that consumes more than 5,000 gallons of water per any 24-hour period, or any proposed withdrawal of water from a water source within the town that is anticipated to consume more than 5,000 gallons of water per any 24-hour period.

New construction or new use means any new land development that results in increased water withdrawal or consumption.

Ordinance means the Town of Waukesha Water Supply Protection Act.

Town means the Town of Waukesha, including the town board.

Water impact study means a comprehensive study performed by two certified hydrologists holding a Ph.D. in the field, which evaluates the impact of proposed new construction or new use on private and public well water supplies within a three-mile radius of the proposed new construction or new use. A listing of acceptable hydrologists and firms employing certified hydrologists will be maintained by the town and will be made available to prospective building permit applicants. The two hydrologists employed by the prospective building permit applicants shall be employed by different firms or independent practices.

Water impact study report means a report of professional quality written in plain, understandable English, that describes a water impact study and the findings and/or results of the study.

Water supply means any source of water that is serving one or more water wells, whether public or private, and any public water or municipal water system.

(Prior Code, § 8-7-4)