(A) It is the intent of this subchapter to recognize that there are varying degrees of hazard to potable water within the water main and water supply systems. It is also the intent to apply the principle that the degree of protection should be commensurate with the degree of hazard.
(B) The purpose of this subchapter is:
(1) To protect public potable water supply of the town against actual or potential cross- connections, backflow and back-siphonage by isolating within the premises or private property contamination pollution that has occurred or may occur because of some undiscovered or unauthorized cross-connection on the premises or private property;
(2) To eliminate cross-connections, backflow and back-siphonage or any other source of water or process water used for any purpose whatsoever which may jeopardize the safety of the public water supply of the town; and
(3) To establish a cross-connection, backflow and back-siphonage control program.
(C) Cross-connections, backflow and back- siphonage control require cooperation between the town and consumer. The responsibilities and duties of each shall be as set forth in this subchapter and other applicable regulations.
(Prior Code, § E-V-1)