(A) Cross-connections prohibited.
(1) Connections between potable water systems and other systems or equipment containing water or other substances of unknown or questionable quality are prohibited except when and where approved cross-connection-control devices or methods are installed, tested, and maintained to insure proper operation on a continuing basis.
(2) (a) No physical connection shall be permitted between the potable portion of a supply and any other water supply not of equal or better bacteriological and chemical quality as determined by inspection and analysis by the Agency.
(b) There shall be no arrangement or connection by which an unsafe substance may enter a supply.
(B) Backflow prevention device. It is unlawful for any person or owner or custodian of property within the city to fail to install a backflow prevention device upon order of the Superintendent of the Water Department, or to remove such a device, once it is installed, without the consent of the Superintendent. If the Superintendent of the Water Department or his or her designee determines, in accordance with the State Plumbing Code, 77 Illinois Administrative Code 890, the Environmental Protection Agency, or this subchapter, that the installation of a backflow prevention device is necessary for the protection of the public water supply, he or she shall give written notice of that fact to the owner or custodian of property to install the device within a time period specified in the notice. Failure to comply with the notice shall constitute a violation of this subchapter.
(C) Connections; permit required. No person, owner, or custodian of property shall establish or permit any connection to be made to the city public water system without having first obtained a permit issued by the city.
(1983 Code, § 21-185) (Ord. 2833, passed 3-4-1999) Penalty, see § 52.99