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(a) A person making an application for reclaimed water service shall submit the following information to the director for his or her approval, prior to construction or retrofit of an onsite facility that will use or receive reclaimed water:
(1) Design drawings and specifications which must be in compliance with the city’s policies and regulations;
(2) Drawings of the final installed onsite facility and the entire proposed use area;
(3) Proof that the user will be compliant with Chapter 12.5, Article 5, Division 3 Cross-Connection Control and has the required backflow prevention assembly on the reclaimed water service line; and
(4) Proof, as requested by the director, that the user has sufficient storage facilities for the reclaimed water and will be in compliance with Chapter 210.
(b) The director may issue written notice to the applicant to proceed with construction and/or retrofit upon satisfaction that the applicant meets or shall meet the minimum design and operation standards for reclaimed water service.
(c) After completion of the construction or retrofit of the onsite facilities for reclaimed water service, the applicant must make a written request for inspection by the city. The inspection shall include the cross-connection control and an operational test.
(d) The director shall grant the user approval of reclaimed water onsite facilities if:
(1) The director determines that the applicant meets the city’s minimum design and operation standards; and
(2) The system passes the inspection and the operational tests of the cross-connection control.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to make or to maintain any cross-connection or to allow any cross-connection to exist at any place under the control of any person.
(b) Any switchover system potentially allowing use of potable water as a temporary substitute for reclaimed water if reclaimed water is not available shall be built to ensure that reclaimed water does not back flow into the potable water system.
(c) To ensure the complete separation of a user’s onsite potable water system from the lines supplying reclaimed water, the city shall inspect or cause to be inspected by a third party contractor, the user’s onsite potable water system prior to supplying reclaimed water. Any recommended piping modifications shall be completed prior to commencement of the reclaimed water service. A re-inspection shall be conducted every year or as deemed necessary by the director.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
(a) Any person who desires the extension of reclaimed water distribution mains for the provision of reclaimed water service shall bear all costs of extending the distribution main from the transmission main to the user’s property line and comply with the city’s policy for the installation of community facilities as it relates to reclaimed water service. The size of such distribution mains are to be determined by the city, based on the user’s expected reclaimed water consumption.
(b) Any distribution main construction which includes oversizing of a distribution main at the request of the city shall be advertised for bids or using the city’s approved unit prices for water mains in the manner generally required for city construction and shall also comply with the city’s policy for the installation of community facilities. All qualified bids submitted shall be publicly opened and let in the same manner as other city construction contracts are bid and let. The construction contract shall be between the user and contractor. Prior to commencement of the work under the contract for construction of an oversize distribution main, the contractor must have complied with the city’s policy for the installation of community facilities.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
(a) Upon approval of the reclaimed water service onsite facilities, the applicant must execute a standard reclaimed water service agreement with the city to receive reclaimed water service.
(b) The reclaimed water service agreement shall incorporate the requirements of this article, Tex. Administrative Code Title 30, Chapter 210 and other terms and conditions prescribed by the city.
(c) Prior to delivery of reclaimed water, the applicant must sign the reclaimed water agreement acknowledging that the applicant, as the user, is now responsible for onsite facilities and related activities; that the user shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Chapter 210; and shall agree to hold the city harmless from any and all claims related to the reclaimed water and the operation and maintenance of the onsite facilities and related activities.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
(a) The city may discontinue reclaimed water service if the user:
(1) Violates the terms of the reclaimed water service agreement or this article;
(2) Fails to pay any and all fees assessed on the user’s water bill;
(3) Tampers with any facilities related to the service, including the meter;
(4) Cross-connects the reclaimed water system with a potable water source;
(5) Refuses to permit an authorized city representative to enter his or her premises to inspect the user’s reclaimed water system; or
(6) Performs an act that the director determines may be detrimental to the water, wastewater and/or reclaimed water system or the health and safety of the public.
(b) A user shall pay for the reclaimed water provided by the city until the reclaimed water service is properly disconnected.
(c) A user may not reconnect a discontinued service without the director’s approval.
(d) If a user reconnects a discontinued service without the director’s approval, the water department may remove the service and charge an additional fee.
(e) A user may apply for reinstatement of service after paying all fees or charges assessed.
(f) The director shall charge a fee for reinstatement of reclaimed water service.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
(a) The city and its authorized agents, employees or contractors are responsible for the operation, management and control of the offsite facilities and the oversight of reclaimed water.
(b) The city shall:
(1) Obtain necessary commission authorizations for the offsite use of reclaimed water under Chapter 210;
(2) Conduct reclaimed water quality assessments; and
(3) Have the right to take any action at such times that it deems necessary to safeguard the public health and safety.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
A user shall:
(a) Be responsible for constructing an onsite service line to an established point of connection;
(b) Provide supervision of onsite facilities to assure compliance with this article and Chapter 12.5, Article V, Division 3 (Cross-Connection Control) of the city code;
(c) Provide access to on-site facilities at reasonable times for inspections by the city;
(d) Train all onsite facilities operations personnel consistent with the worker training and safety plan approved by the commission, pursuant to Tex. Administrative Code Title 30, § 210.4(a)(4)(F), as it may be amended from time to time; and
(e) Conduct all operations related to reclaimed water service in compliance with this article.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
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