HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6561 03/0/2/2021 Prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water source 1590 South Elmhurst Road"0 1111 a - -
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF GROUNDWATER
AS A POTABLE WATER SOURCE NEAR 1590 SOUTH ELMHURST ROAD IN THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, certain properties in the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois (the "Village")
have been used over a period of time for commercial/industrial purposes; and
WHEREAS, because of said use, concentrations of certain chemical constituents in the
groundwater beneath the Village may exceed Class I groundwater quality standards for
potable resource groundwater as set forth in 35 Illinois Administrative Code 620 or Tier 1
remediation objectives as set forth in 35 Illinois Administrative Code 742; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to limit potential threats to human health from
groundwater contamination while facilitating the redevelopment and productive use of
properties that are the source of said chemical constituents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section 1: Use of groundwater as a potable water supply prohibited.
The use or attempt to use groundwater from within the area depicted and legally
described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, within the
Village of Mount Prospect, as a potable water supply, by the installation or drilling
of wells or by any other method is hereby prohibited. This prohibition expressly
includes the Village of Mount Prospect.
Section 2: Penalty
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Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine of
up to $750.00 for each violation.
Section 3: Definitions
"Person" is any individual, partnership, co -partnership, firm, company, limited
liability company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate,
political subdivision, or any other legal entity, or their legal representatives,
agents or assigns.
"Potable water" is any water used for human or domestic consumption, including,
but not limited to, water used for drinking, bathing, swimming, washing dishes, or
preparing foods.
Section : Repealer
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed insofar as they conflict with this ordinance.
��ez�tion��5,; Severability
If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or under any
circumstances is adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall not affect the validity
of the ordinance as a whole or of any portion not adjudged invalid,
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication as required by law.
AYES, Grossi, Hatzis, Hoefert, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT.- None
Approved this 2nd day of March, 2021.
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Arlene A. Juracek, Village PBeident
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