The policy of the village applicable to cross-connections and backflow in respect to the public water supply system is as follows.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this policy is:
(1) To protect the public water supply system from contamination;
(2) To promote the elimination, containment, isolation or control of cross-connection between the public water supply system and nonpotable water systems, plumbing fixtures and industrial process systems or other systems which introduce or may introduce contaminants into the public water system or the consumer’s water system; and
(3) To provide for the maintenance of a continuing program of cross-connection control which will prevent the contamination of the public water supply system.
(B) Application. This chapter shall apply to all consumers’ water systems.
(C) Intent. This policy will be interpreted in a manner such that whenever judgment is required to be exercised by the village or its authorized representative, any decision, interpretation or judgment shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and any other applicable provisions of the municipal code, and state and federal laws and regulations.
(Prior Code, § 4-402)