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(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)
(a) Reclaimed water may be used only for the following purposes:
(1) Turf and general landscape irrigation in compliance with § 35-167;
(2) Non-food processing industrial processes;
(3) Nonresidential toilet and urinal flushing;
(4) Construction activities;
(5) Vehicle washing;
(6) Air conditioning cooling towers; and
(7) Other lawful uses as authorized by the director.
(b) A user may use reclaimed water only in locations and for uses as designated and approved in the user’s executed reclaimed water service agreement.
(c) Each user of reclaimed water or action related to reclaimed water must comply with Tex. Administrative Code Title 30, Chapter 210 and these provisions of this article.
(d) Reclaimed water service agreements are non-transferrable to subsequent property owners and/or users. Each user must enter into a reclaimed water service agreement for the provision of reclaimed water.
(e) Reclaimed water used for cooling or processing must be discharged to a sanitary sewer, in compliance with all applicable permits and laws governing such discharges, or obtain written approval from the director for any other proposed use, disposal or discharge of such water.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
(a) The user shall conduct an annual inspection of the onsite facilities, either through the city water department or through the use of a city approved third party contractor.
(b) Additionally, the director may inspect devices installed by the user to control the flow of reclaimed water and may remove, or secure such devices if installed in violation of this article or any term of the reclaimed water service agreement.
(c) Director may inspect any offsite or onsite facilities, as well as use areas and adjoining property belonging to the user and shall be granted access, without prior notice to the user during normal business hours. If access is needed by the director during non-business hours, the user shall allow access at a reasonable time upon a prior request by the director.
(d) The user and his or her operators shall cooperate with the city and its authorized representatives and assist in performing inspections and operational tests.
(e) Any modifications to the user’s onsite facilities must meet all criteria in this article and is subject to inspection.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
A user must identify reclaimed water onsite facilities with signs having a minimum size of eight inches by eight inches posted at all storage areas and on all hose bibs and faucets, in both English and Spanish, the words “Reclaimed Water, Do Not Drink” or a similar warning in accordance with Tex. Administrative Code Title 30, § 210.25.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
All persons using reclaimed water shall keep their onsite facilities in good repair, so as to prevent leakage. Maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. All onsite transportation, holding and distribution facilities for reclaimed water shall comply with the standards of Tex. Administrative Code Title 30, Chapter 210.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
A person commits an offense if a person:
(a) Uses reclaimed water for a purpose not approved by this article and/or authorized in the reclaimed water agreement;
(b) Uses or applies reclaimed water for any purpose, including approved uses, by direct application or by windblown spray, to an area other than the approved use area;
(c) Uses hose bibs or faucets on a reclaimed water system unless they are designed and installed to prevent connection to a standard water hose, as defined in Tex. Administrative Code Chapter 210.25;
(d) Allows any obstruction to impede access to meter boxes or other onsite or offsite facilities;
(e) Gives, sells, trades or transfers reclaimed water to another area without the prior written approval of the director;
(f) Discharges airborne or surface reclaimed water from the user’s property, other than to a wastewater treatment system or wastewater collection system, without notifying the city of its permit granted by TCEQ and authorizing the discharge;
(g) Interrupts reclaimed water service in a portion of the city’s system without the prior written approval of the director;
(h) Stores or applies reclaimed water in such a way as to cause runoff or ponding. If such conditions occur, in addition to any other corrective action taken or required by law, the user shall immediately alter its method of application to prevent any further runoff or ponding;
(i) Tampers with, works on, or in any way alters or damages any part of the city’s reclaimed water system. Tampering or work shall include, but is not limited to, opening or closing of valves, or causing of any reclaimed water to flow from the system;
(j) Cuts into or makes any improper connection with the system;
(k) Causes or allows their reclaimed water system to have any cross-connections (between two or more water supplies), any illegal connections or tie-ins, or any discharge of reclaimed water into the public wastewater system;
(l) Takes or uses reclaimed water without payment; or
(m) Removes or defaces any warnings, labels or signs pertaining to reclaimed water use.
(Ord. 19543-02-2011, § 1, passed 2-8-2011)
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