(A) It is the purpose of this subchapter to establish a program to assure that the public water supply is protected from any auxiliary water supply which may cause contamination due to backflow or cross connections. Contamination of the public water supply presents an imminent health hazard to the residential and non-residential users of the public water system; there is the threat of significant economic loss due to disrupted water service to such residential and nonresidential water users and potential liability to the city.
(B) It is the further purpose of this subchapter to meet the requirements of 401 KAR 8:020 as enacted by the Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet.
(Ord. 2014-72.01b, passed 4-8-14)