DIVISION 1: GENERALLY

[RESERVED]

DIVISION 2: WATER SYSTEM

§ 15-36 SUPERVISION; APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISING EMPLOYEES.

   (A)   The water system of the City of Eden, hereafter referred to as the city, shall be under the direct supervision and control of the city council, which may from time to time make such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this article as it deems necessary.

   (B)   The city Manager shall appoint a qualified person to supervise the operation of the system, and such person appointed may assign the duties of supervising the system to an employee of the city in addition to their other duties.

(1989 Code, § 16-36)

§ 15-37 AUTHORITY TO ENTER FOR PLUMBING INSPECTION.

   Personnel authorized by the Distribution Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Distribution Division head may enter the premises of any water customer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to examine the pipes and fixtures, the quantity of water used and the manner of its use.

(1989 Code, § 16-37)

§ 15-38 AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUE SERVICE.

   The city reserves the right at any time to shut off water in any main in case of accident or damage or for the purpose of making connections, alterations or repairs.

(1989 Code, § 16-38)

§ 15-39 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE.

   All applications for the use of water must be made at the office of the Water Department on the prescribed form and signed by the owner of the property or his or her authorized agent. The application when approved shall be a contract to take the supply and shall bind the applicant, so long as the water is taken, to pay to the city the established rates and to comply with all reasonable rules and regulations prescribed by the city.

(1989 Code, § 16-39)

§ 15-40 CONNECTIONS; SEPARATE WATER METERS; PERMIT FOR PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION; RESTRICTIONS ON CROSS-CONNECTIONS.

   (A)   The city will furnish all material and make all connections to the water mains and install all water service pipes from the mains to the inside of the property line. Each separate business, residence, mobile home or other structure shall have a separate water meter, including irrigation systems.

   (B)   (1)   All plans for private fire protection shall be submitted to and a permit obtained from the Chief Building Official before installation or extensions to existing installations are made. No person will be allowed to make a cross connection between the Water Department’s supply and a private well, spring or other source.

      (2)   There shall be no cross connection between the city waterlines and air lines used for washing automobiles or for any other purpose. Where water passes through recirculating systems such as cooling towers, etc., there shall be no physical connection between the waterworks system and the pressure lines from the recirculating system.

(1989 Code, § 16-40) Penalty, see § 15-72