(A) Testing is required on all lines and shall be done in the presence of the Director of Public Utilities or his or her representative. A minimum of 48 hours' notice shall be given to the Director of Public Utilities before testing begins unless other schedules can be arranged. All testing and disinfection shall be completed prior to connection to any existing line.
(B) The installer of the sewer line shall check the lines for infiltration or exfiltration before they are put in service. Infiltration in excess of 200 gallons per day per inch-mile of sewer will result in having the contractor go over the lines, ascertain where the leakage exists and repair the lines to the extend necessary to bring the infiltration down within acceptable limits. If exfiltration testing is required or necessary, an allowance of an additional 10% of gallonage shall be permitted for each additional two feet head over a basic two-foot minimum internal head. The contractor shall test only pipe of the same diameter and maximum length of one mile at a time. All testing herein shall be satisfactorily completed prior to connecting to the existing sewer system. In lieu of the infiltration or exfiltration testing, an air test can be conducted. Air testing shall be in accordance with the latest revisions of the A.S.T.M. standards.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2011)