“Bacteriologically safe water sample” means a water sample collected by the health officer and analyzed by a certified laboratory that is determined to have no detectable fecal coliform in 100 ml.

“Certified laboratory” means a laboratory certified by the Environmental Protection Agency or any EPA-approved state water quality certification procedures to conduct tests for specific parameters.

“Contaminated area” means an area designated by official action of the Environmental Protection Agency or Kansas Department of Health and Environment as having groundwater that is environmentally contaminated to an extent that requires remediation or similar action for the protection of human health and the environment.

“Contaminated water sample” means a water sample which does not meet public drinking water standards. A water sample that does meet public drinking water standards for bacteria is defined as being a bacteriologically safe water sample.

“Department” means the City of Olathe Municipal Services Department.

“Health officer” means the director of the Municipal Services Department or his or her authorized representative.

“Personal use” means the use of water from a well for purposes including drinking, cooking, bathing and sewage disposal.

“Pit well” means any well installed in a structure or excavation below grade, including but not limited to wells in pits, vaults or storm cellars.

“Screening tests” are preliminary water tests performed through the use of disposable color change strips or appliances to determine if further testing is required.

“Water well” means any excavation that is drilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise constructed when the intended use of the excavation is for the location, diversion, artificial recharge, or acquisition of groundwater.