(A) The contractor will be charged for municipal water used for charging, testing and flushing of water mains.
(B) Initial charge. The charge will be based upon the calculated quantity of water to fill the line based on size of line and lineal feet of line.
(C) If pressure testing fails and the line requires recharging, the quantity of water for the initial charge will be billed for each additional charge whether the line is completely drained or not.
(D) The following rates apply.
6 inch line | 1.47 gallons per lineal feet |
8 inch line | 2.62 gallons per lineal feet |
10 inch line | 4.08 gallons per lineal feet |
(E) Flushing. The amount of water for flushing will be on set usage of two times the initial charge. Each flushing will be charged this usage if multiple flushings are required. If excess water is used, public works personnel can recommend a higher usage amount be billed.
(Ord. passed 3- -2006)