(A) Mandatory connection. Every house, building or other property used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purpose situated within the town which is located within 100 yards of the closest part of the water distribution system shall be connected thereto at owner’s expense within 180 days after written notice from the Department to do so, and such connection shall be utilized for the distribution of drinking water for all domestic and commercial purposes in accordance with the provisions of the town’s ordinances. The connection to the water distribution system shall be made prior to the occupancy of any new house, building or other newly-constructed property.
(B) Private water systems unlawful. It shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any private potable water system, including, but not limited to, wells, surface or ground water treatment facilities or any other potable water treatment facilities, where the water distribution system is available under the provisions of division (A) above. The prohibition on the use of wells shall not apply to the use of wells for irrigation and outdoor sprinkler systems, subject to all applicable regulations.
(C) Violations. No person shall maliciously, willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment that is part of the water distribution system.
(Ord. 04-03, passed 7-3-2003) Penalty, see § 51.99