(B) The construction of all water lines in any of the streets of the city or any water connecting to the city mains shall follow the State of South Dakota Uniform Plumbing Code and the material shall be of good workmanship and construction, utilizing reasonable durable material, subject to inspection at all reasonable times by the City Water Superintendent. Piping for potable water shall be water pressure rated for not less than 160 psi at 73 degrees Fahrenheit from the city main line to curb stop.
(C) Use of municipal water system required.
(1) Except as hereinafter set forth, all residential and commercial buildings within the incorporated limits of the city shall be required to be connected to the city water system in accordance with the applicable governing regulations Chapter 50, Water, of the city ordinances as adopted by the City Council of Gregory, South Dakota.
(2) It shall be unlawful to construct or plumb into any private well for water usage for any residential or commercial building within the city limits of Gregory after June 1, 2015, unless said services are deemed to be “unavailable” for the property. At such time that a city water line becomes available to the property, city service shall be connected and commenced within 30 days, and the use of any private well for building use shall cease.
(3) Any private wells constructed or maintained in violation of any provisions of this section are declared to be a public nuisance, and the city may abate the same in any manner provided by law.
(4) All connections of private water lines with public water mains of the city or the construction or modification of appurtenances to water lines or water connections shall be made in accordance with the rules and regulations approved by the City Council and embodied in this chapter, and such further rules as may be from time to time adopted.
(5) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the city or the state department of public health.
(Prior Code, § 13.04.040) (Ord. 189, passed 3-6-2006; Am. Ord. 206B, passed 6-1-2009; Am. Ord. 2015-04, passed 5-18-2015)