(A) Cross connections within the public water supply system are defined as a connection or arrangement of piping or appurtenances through which water of questionable quality, wastes or other contaminants can enter the public water supply system.
(B) Adoption of rules. The water supply cross connection rules of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy being R325.11401 to R325.11407 of the Michigan Administrative Code and any amendments thereto are hereby adopted by reference.
(C) Inspections. Inspections shall be made of all properties served by the public water supply where cross connections with the public water supply are deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and re- inspections based on potential health hazards involved shall be as established by the Water Department and as approved by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
(D) Discontinuance of water service. The Water Department is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service after reasonable notice to any property wherein any connection in violation of this section exists, and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water supply system. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the cross connection has been eliminated in compliance with the provisions of this section.
(E) Posting “Water Unsafe for Drinking.” The potable water supply made available on the properties served by the public water supply system shall be protected from possible contamination as specified by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and by the state and city plumbing codes. Any water outlet which could be used for potable or domestic purposes and which is not supplied by the potable system must be labeled in a conspicuous manner as:
WATER UNSAFE FOR DRINKING
(F) This section does not supersede the state and city plumbing codes, but is supplementary to them.
(G) Testing. All testable backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested initially upon installation, relocation and/or repair to be sure that the assembly is working property. Subsequent testing of assemblies shall be on an annual basis or as required by the city and an in accordance with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy requirements. Only individuals that hold an active ASSE 5110 approved backflow testing tester’s certification shall be qualified to perform such testing. Each tester shall also be approved by the city. That individual(s) shall certify the results of his or her testing and provide copies of such certification to the city.
(Ord. 899, passed 7-26-04; Am. Ord. 1064, passed 3-8-21) Penalty, see § 52.99