TITLE 9
WATER AND SEWER
WATER AND SEWER
CHAPTER 1
WATER USE AND SERVICE
WATER USE AND SERVICE
SECTION:
9-1-1: Enforcement Official
9-1-2: Authority To Turn On Water
9-1-3: Connections To System
9-1-4: Single And Multiple Services
9-1-5: Water Service Permit And Deposit Requirements
9-1-6: Water Rates
9-1-7: Bills For Service; Liability; Late Payment Penalty
9-1-8: Delinquent Payments
9-1-9: Construction Specifications
9-1-10: Maintenance And Repair
9-1-11: Use Of Water During Construction
9-1-12: Right To Shut Off Water
9-1-13: Discontinuance Of Service By Consumer
9-1-14: Limiting Water Usage
9-1-15: Extension Of Mains
9-1-16: Resale Of Water Prohibited
9-1-17: Inspections
9-1-18: Penalty
No person or persons other than the Director of Public Works and firefighters in performance of their duties in emergencies, and those authorized by the Director of Public Works shall open any hydrant or turn any public stopcock, or attempt to draw water from the same, or in any manner interfere with or injure any such hydrant or stopcock. (1995 Code § 6.110)
A. Permit To Connect: Upon written application, the Director of Public Works will decide whether to permit water to be supplied to a new structure or location not currently being supplied by the Village water system.
B. Connection To System: Upon permission, the Village Water Department will tap the water main and will furnish a service line and appurtenances up to the applicant's property line. The Village will furnish only the following: corporation cock, water meter, meter tile, lid, yoke, curb box and a type K copper or any other material approved by the current edition of the Illinois State Plumbing Code, as amended, supply pipe not exceeding sixty feet (60') in length from the water main to the meter.
C. Connection Charges: The charge for making the new connection to the Village system shall be Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). An applicant must, at the applicant's own expense, use a private licensed plumber for purposes of making the new connection, but any connection is subject to inspection and approval of the Director of Public Works prior to the connection being authorized. The inspection by the Director of Public Works shall be included in the cost of connection set forth herein. An applicant shall provide evidence that said licensed plumber is bonded and insured to the Village Clerk prior to work commencing. (Ord. 2014-600, 9-15-2014; amd. Ord. 643-2018, 11-19-2018; amd. Ord. 663-2020, 10-19-2020)
A. A single-family dwelling shall be served by a separate water service line. Multi-family structures may be served by a single service line adequate for all living units if all units are under the ownership and control of one person or firm, or cooperative group.
B. All single-family units shall be served by a separate water meter as will all businesses and restaurants. Multi- family structures may be served by one meter if all units are under the ownership or control of one person, firm or cooperative. (1995 Code §§ 6.119, 6.122)
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