(A) A cross-connection is any connection or arrangement between the pipelines of the town (or any pipes, fixtures or other facilities directly or indirectly connected therewith) and any private source or system of water supply or non-potable source of system (including soil, waste, drainage and other piping and fixtures or hoses or other devices connected thereto on customer’s premises) through which backflow can occur.
(B) By-pass arrangement, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or change-over devices, and other temporary or permanent devices through which, or because of which, backflow can occur, are considered to be cross-connections.
(C) No cross-connection will be permitted unless an acceptable form of protection against contamination by backflow into the water distribution system is provided. An acceptable form of protection is one which meets the approval of the State Board of Health, or any successor agency or organization, and the local regulating health agency. The required protective device or system shall be provided and installed by the customer and maintained by the customer in good working condition, all at customer’s cost and expense and shall be subject to the inspection, test and approval of the town before being placed in service, and at such time thereafter as may be deemed necessary by the town.
(D) Any cross-connection made or permitted to exist which is in violation of the provisions of this rule shall be removed forthwith or corrected in a manner acceptable to the State Board of Health, or any successor agency or organization, and the local regulating health authority, and the town. Failure to do so may result in immediate discontinuance of water service.
(Ord. 2010-2, passed 6-7-2010)