(A) It is the intent of this article to recognize that there are varying degrees of hazard to potable water within the public water system. It is also the intent to insure the degree of protection be the same as the degree of hazard.
(B) The purpose of this article is:
(1) To protect the town's public water supply against actual or potential cross-connections, backflow and back-siphonage by isolating, within the premises or private property, contamination or pollution that has occurred or may occur because of an undiscovered or unauthorized cross-connection on the premises or private property;
(2) To eliminate or control cross-connections, backflow and back-siphonage or any other source of water or process water used for any purpose whatsoever which may jeopardize the safety of the town's public water supply; and
(3) To provide a continuing inspection program of cross-connection control which will systematically and effectively control all actual or potential cross-connections, that may occur in the future.
(Ord. passed 10-5-2010)