Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-91
WATER SUPPLY; ILLEGAL USE OF WELLS
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It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or use any well for the purpose of drawing therefrom water intended for domestic purposes without first having said well tested and inspected and obtaining and receiving from the Permits and Inspections Department a permit therefor or to use any well after notice from the Permits and Inspections Department to abandon, close or fill the well. (Code 1964, § 12A-6)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-91, it is unlawful for any person to operate a well for domestic water use without first having the well tested, inspected, and permitted by the Permits and Inspections Department. The provision also prohibits continued use of a well after the Permits and Inspections Department has issued a notice to abandon, close, or fill it. This rule applies to anyone who maintains or draws domestic water from a well within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-91 generally ensure that any well used for domestic water supply on their property has been tested, inspected, and issued a permit by the Permits and Inspections Department before it is put into use. Compliant operators also respond promptly to any official notice from the Permits and Inspections Department directing them to abandon, close, or fill a well, ceasing use of that well upon receipt of such notice. Keeping documentation of permits and inspection records on file is a common practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-91, tenants have an interest in knowing whether any well supplying domestic water at their residence has been properly tested, inspected, and permitted by the Permits and Inspections Department. If a tenant has reason to believe a well is being used without the required permit, or that a well is still in use after an official closure notice has been issued, they may consider contacting the Permits and Inspections Department to inquire about the well's status. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help explain what options may be available when a housing unit's water supply does not appear to meet local regulatory requirements.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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