(a) Generally. The Director may make or have made surveys, plans, specifications, and estimates for the extension of water or wastewater systems.
(b) Notice. If extension of a water or wastewater system is contemplated, the Director shall give notice by publication as provided in § 13-1-103. The notice shall state the extent of the improvements; the proposed area to be served; the probable cost of the improvements; that plans and cost and revenue estimates of the improvements are available for public inspection during regular business hours; and a time and place for a public hearing before the Director when persons interested in the improvements may appear and present their views.
(c) Decision. Within 30 days after the hearing specified in the notice by publication, the Director shall make a decision on whether to proceed with the improvements. The decision shall be published as provided in § 13-1-103.
(d) Private system unfit. The Director may order the extension of the County's water and wastewater systems into an area in which a private water supply or wastewater system is unfit, as determined by the Health Department.
(1985 Code, Art. 25, § 25-5-302) (Bill No. 63-87; Bill No. 63-04; Bill No. 62-11)