1. The developer shall provide a water supply and distribution system to service the proposed subdivision through one of the following methods:
A. Connection shall be made to a public water supply system where such a system can feasibly be provided to the proposed subdivision tract and where the capacity of such a system can adequately fulfill the water supply demands of the proposed subdivision. A distribution system shall be designed to furnish an adequate supply of water to each lot. The developer shall present evidence that the subdivision or development is to be supplied by a certificated public utility, a bone fida cooperative association of lot owners, or by a municipal corporation, authority or utility. A copy of a Certificate of Public Convenience from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission or an application for such certificate, a cooperative agreement or a commitment or agreement to serve the area in question, whichever is appropriate, shall be submitted with the final plan. [Ord. 270]
B. Where a public water supply system is planned to serve the proposed subdivision area within 10 years, a centralized water system will be provided by the developer where the subdivision involves twenty or more dwelling units unless the average residential lot size is one acre or larger. Whenever such a system is provided, the water distribution lines should be dedicated to the appropriate public authority and the authority will acquire other parts of the water supply system such as wells, pumps and storage tanks that can be integrated into the public water system. This will take place after the improvements are completed so that the system can be operated by the public authority. A copy of the approval of such a system by the appropriate public authority shall be submitted with the Final Plan. Also, such a system shall be designed and constructed in a manner that would permit adequate connection to a public water supply system in the future. Design and construction standards for centralized water supply systems are set forth in Appendix A.
C. Where a public water supply is not proposed within 10 years in the area of the proposed subdivision and where the average residential lot size is to be less than one acre, a centralized water system will be provided by the developer unless the subdivision involves less than twenty dwelling units which may be provided for otherwise. Design and construction standards for centralized water supply systems are set forth in Appendix A.
D. All centralized water systems that remain privately owned shall be organized in a manner as to fall within the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
E. Water supply systems shall be located and/or designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters so as to meet Federal Insurance Administration provisions.
(Ord. 52, Art. 8-450, 3/8/78; as amended by Ord. 270, 10/16/1991, § 3)