(a) Substandard size mains. The director is authorized to replace a substandard size water or wastewater main when:
(1) property owners request in writing to the director that the substandard size main be replaced in order to:
(A) provide fire protection;
(B) increase the water supply for consumption;
(C) improve the water pressure in an area; or
(D) improve the quality or capacity of wastewater collection in an area;
(2) a substandard size main must be replaced by a standard size main in advance of paving; or
(3) the director determines that replacement of a substandard size main is necessary to provide for orderly improvement or operation of the system.
(b) Substandard condition mains. The director is authorized to replace a water or wastewater main that is substandard as to condition when he determines that:
(1) due to its overall condition, the main is no longer economical to maintain as a part of the water or wastewater system; or
(2) the main is in such a condition that it poses a threat to the health or safety of persons or property.
(c) Removal and reconnection of main. When a substandard main is replaced, the department shall transfer and reconnect existing service connections to the new main and remove or abandon the substandard main.
(d) Exception. A person connected to an existing substandard main at the time of its replacement will not be required to pay special assessments for the replacement of the substandard main. (Ord. Nos. 19201; 20653)