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Chapter 36
UTILITIES*
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   *State law references—Public enterprises, G.S. Ch. 62 et seq.; power to require connections, G.S. 160A-317; operation of public enterprise outside corporate limits, G.S. 160A-312; authority to fix and enforce rates, G.S. 160A-314.
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Article I. In General
Sec. 36-1.   Tampering with water or sewer systems--Protection of systems on certain days.
Sec. 36-2.   Same--Testing and repair equipment.
Sec. 36-3.   Connections--Application.
Sec. 36-4.   Same--Subdivisions.
Sec. 36-5.   Utility connections.
Sec. 36-6.   Development fees.
Sec. 36-7.   Electrical and plumbing inspection.
Sec. 36-8.   Service charges.
Sec. 36-9.   Bills due when presented.
Sec. 36-10.   Disclaimer of liability.
Sec. 36-11.   Bulk water sales to wholesale customers.
Sec. 36-12.   Right of entry.
Sec. 36-13.   Sub-metering.
Sec. 36-14.   Maintenance of privately-owned water or sewer pipelines and/or service lines.
Secs. 36-1536-33. Reserved.
Sec. 36-34.   Generally; payment of expense.
Sec. 36-35.   Ownership of mains.
Sec. 36-36.   Street repairs at expense of property owner.
Sec. 36-37.   Permit for construction or operation of, or change to, water distribution system, wastewater collection system, or reclaimed water system--Prohibited activities; application; conformance.
Sec. 36-38.   Same--Processing of applications.
Sec. 36-39.   Same--Enforcement.
Sec. 36-40.   Same--Hearing.
Sec. 36-41.   Same--Changes to permitting program.
Sec. 36-42.   Reimbursement policy.
Secs. 36-43—36-70. Reserved.
Article III. Water
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 36-71.   Permit for use of groundwaters; application; fee.
Sec. 36-72.   Use of town water.
Sec. 36-73.   Protection of water system.
Sec. 36-74.   Connection required.
Sec. 36-75.   Single source of water supply.
Sec. 36-76.   Separate meters.
Sec. 36-77.   Sale of water from public works facility and hydrants.
Sec. 36-78.   Cross connection control, backflow prevention assemblies required, program established.
Sec. 36-79.   Turning on water without authority.
Sec. 36-80.   Water service provided by town includes only alternate day outdoor irrigation.
Sec. 36-81.   Water shortage response.
Sec. 36-82.   Installation of meters.
Sec. 36-83.   Water waste.
Sec. 36-84.   Rain sensors on automatic irrigation systems.
Secs. 36-8536-111. Reserved.
Division 2. Service Outside of Town
Sec. 36-112.   Availability of water supply.
Sec. 36-113.   Rates.
Sec. 36-114.   Disclaimer of liability.
Sec. 36-115.   Agreements--Generally.
Sec. 36-116.   Same--Annexation.
Sec. 36-117.   Discontinuance.
Sec. 36-118.36-149. Reserved.
Article IV. Sewers
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 36-150.   Connection required.
Sec. 36-151.   Septic tank; privy.
Secs. 36-15236-170. Reserved.
Division 2. Sewer Use
Sec. 36-171.   Purpose and policy.
Sec. 36-172.   Definitions; abbreviations.
Sec. 36-173.   Prohibited discharge standards.
Sec. 36-174.   Fees.
Sec. 36-175.   Wastewater discharge permit, application and issuance.
Sec. 36-176.   Reporting requirements.
Sec. 36-177.   Compliance monitoring.
Sec. 36-178.   Confidential information.
Sec. 36-179.   Enforcement.
Sec. 36-180.   Annual publication of significant noncompliance.
Sec. 36-181.   Affirmative defenses to discharge violations.
Sec. 36-182.   Notices.
Sec. 36-183.   Fat, oil, and grease control.
Sec. 36-184.   Severability.
Sec. 36-185.   Conflict.
Sec. 36-186.   Amendment to certain sections of sewer use ordinance for users in Kit Creek Pump Station Service Area.
Sec. 36-187.   Exceptions to definition of significant industrial user.
Sec. 36-188.   Adjudicatory hearings.
Secs. 36-189—36-202. Reserved.
Article V. Reclaimed Water System
Sec. 36-203.   Purpose and intent.
Sec. 36-204.   Reclaimed water system part of town utility system and other definitions.
Sec. 36-205.   Generally.
Sec. 36-206.   Mandatory use of reclaimed water for irrigation systems.
Sec. 36-207.   Connection to reclaimed water system.
Sec. 36-208.   Reclaimed water service application requirements.
Sec. 36-209.   Installation of lines and easement dedications.
Sec. 36-210.   Meter requirements.
Sec. 36-211.   Permits.
Sec. 36-212.   Authority to adopt rules and regulations.
Sec. 36-213.   Authority to adopt rates, fees and charges.
Sec. 36-214.   Priorities for extending reclaimed water service.
Sec. 36-215.   Conditions of reclaimed water service use.
Sec. 36-216.   Service interruption.
Sec. 36-217.   Maintenance by customer.
Sec. 36-218.   Conservation of water resources.
Sec. 36-219.   Right to refuse service.
Sec. 36-220.   Ownership by town.