Where the municipal water and/or wastewater system(s) are not available under the provisions of this chapter, a private water system or a private wastewater system may be installed; provided, that the system(s) comply with all the provisions of this chapter.
A. Before the commencement of construction of a private water system or a private wastewater system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit from the city. The application for said permit shall be made on a form furnished by the city, which the applicant shall supplement by plans, specifications and other information as may be deemed necessary by the city. A permit and inspection fee established by resolution shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed.
B. A permit for a private water system or a private wastewater system shall not permit the use of the system until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city. The city shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction, and the applicant for the permit shall notify the city when the work is ready for various inspections, and before any underground works are covered. The applicant shall request an inspection by the city two (2) business days in advance of the need.
C. The type, capacities, location and layout of a private water system or a private wastewater system shall comply with all of the rules and regulations and recommendations of all applicable federal, state and local authorities.
D. Every two (2) years a private wastewater system shall be inspected and maintained by a licensed subsurface sewage installer or pumper, who is recognized on a list furnished by DEQ. This inspection shall be conducted at the owner's expense. Documentation of the inspection shall be submitted to the city and shall include a report detailing the condition of the system and maintenance that was conducted.
E. At such times as the municipal water system becomes available to the property served by the private water system, and the owner or tenant avails himself of the municipal service, it is mandatory that the private water supply is not connected or cross connected in any way to the water lines served by the municipal water system and shall properly abandon the well in the private water system. At such times as the municipal wastewater system becomes available to the property served by the private wastewater system, the owner or agent shall connect to the municipal wastewater system and properly abandon the private wastewater system, including the removal of any septic tank and leach field.
F. The owners shall operate and maintain the private water and wastewater system in a sanitary manner at all times, without any contamination to the municipal water and wastewater systems, and at no expense to the city.
G. No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by applicable federal or state authorities, such as the Idaho department of health and welfare or the Idaho department of water resources. (Ord. 1188, 2015; Ord. 1094, 2011)