(a) General. The county may terminate, discontinue, or suspend reclaimed water service in accordance with county policies and procedures in the event of (i) a violation of this article or county regulations, policies or procedures, (ii) failure to pay bills by the due date, (iii) tampering with any utility service, (iv) the existence of plumbing cross-connections with another water source, or (v) any customer condition or action that may be detrimental to the county's potable water system, its reclaimed water system, or its wastewater collection and treatment system. The county may, at its option, suspend service until the condition is corrected and all costs due the county are paid. These costs may include delinquent billings, connection charges, and payment for any damages caused to the reclaimed water, wastewater collection, or water distribution systems. The details of the county's procedures for discontinuing service are found in appropriate county policies.
(b) Cross-connection control. There shall be no cross-connections between the reclaimed water system on a customer's property and the county potable water system. In all premises where reclaimed water service is provided, the public or private potable water supply shall be protected by an approved cross-connection control plan. The plan for cross-connection control must be submitted with the application for reclaimed water service and must receive the prior approval of the director. In the event a cross-connection is found, the cross-connection shall be immediately disconnected, and reclaimed water service will be suspended. Before reconnection of the reclaimed water service, the public potable water system shall be protected against the possibility of future cross connections to the director's satisfaction. Additional protection against cross-connection may be required as specified by the director at the customer's expense before reclaimed water service is resumed. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(c) Right of entry. In addition to the authority to enter property contained in sections 24-281 and 24-283 the director or his/her designated representative may enter any premises to determine the presence of any cross connections or other potential hazards to the county potable water system. Each customer of reclaimed water service shall, by completing the reclaimed water application, give written consent to such entry upon the customer's premises.
(Ord. of 7-7-2003, § XIII; Amend. of 12-6-2021)