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WATER
(A) All water main extensions shall be constructed according to the latest version of the Rules Governing Public Water Systems, NCAC Title 15a, Subchapter 18c, §§ .0100 through .2100 as amended by the state.
(B) In addition to the above, all extensions and water services shall also conform to the specifications of the American Waterworks Association (AWWA), the American Society of Testing Engineers (ASTM) and other such nationally recognized standards organizations as should apply.
(C) All new water mains shall be cleaned by “pigging” prior to disinfection and pressure testing. The exact procedure for each main shall be determined in the field by the Public Utilities Director in consultation with the project engineer. This procedure shall be completed at no cost to the town.
(D) Materials, fittings and equipment shall be as deemed by the Utilities Director so as to match materials and supplies currently in use by the town.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2011; Ord. passed 9-11-2014)
The point of delivery shall be the point where the meter is located, normally at the right-of-way line. All water lines, plumbing and equipment, including backflow prevention devices, on the customer’s side of the meter shall be maintained by the customer.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2011; Ord. passed 9-11-2014)
(A) All meters, service connections and other equipment shall be and remain the property of the town. Owners of the premises shall provide a space for such property and equipment, and in the event of loss or damage to such property, including meter boxes and lids, arising from the owner’s negligence or the negligence of the owner’s agents, assigns, lessees, tenants or persons on the property with the consent of the owner, the owner shall pay the costs of repair or replacement of the damaged property or equipment.
(B) All water services shall incorporate an approved backflow prevention device as needed. The type of device required shall be determined by the Public Utilities Director. In all cases, the requirements of § .0406(b) of the “Rules Governing Public Water Supplies” or other documents incorporated by reference, as amended, shall be met.
(C) If the town determines that a backflow prevention device needs to be repaired or replaced to ensure the safety of the public water supply, the device shall be repaired or replaced as necessary by the town and the owner shall pay the cost incurred by the next monthly billing. The owner shall have the opportunity to make repairs or replace a defective backflow device if the repairs can be made in a timely manner as determined by the Public Utilities Director.
(D) No person shall maliciously, willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, deface, tamper with or remove any equipment or materials or properties of the town. Only persons authorized by the Town Manager or Public Utilities Director will be allowed to uncover, adjust, maintain and remove such equipment and materials or property.
(E) No person shall obstruct the water meter with parked vehicles, landscaping or by any other means. Such meters shall be accessible at all times for reading or other necessary maintenance. If a meter is obstructed such that it may not be read, there shall be a re-read fee applied to the bill as set forth in the town’s fee schedule.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2011; Ord. passed 9-11-2014) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Water Department technicians shall make a reasonable attempt to test the meter while the customer or his or her designated representative is present.
(B) A leak test at the request of a customer shall be performed within a reasonable amount of time. A reasonable attempt shall be made by Water Department technicians to have the customer or his or her designated representative present while the leak test is performed. A data log for radio read meters may be available at the customer’s request.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2011; Ord. passed 9-11-2014)
(A) Where a public water supply line is not used, cooking, sanitary and other facilities requiring potable water shall be connected to a private water system complying with the requirements of all appropriate state and local regulatory agencies.
(B) There shall be no physical connection (cross-connection) between any privately-owned water source and the town water system. The existence of such a cross-connection shall be cause for the immediate termination of water service. Customers that were formerly on a well and are now served by the municipal water system shall have their wells disconnected from all plumbing and this disconnection shall be inspected by the Utilities Director or his or her representative.
(C) The owner(s) shall operate and maintain any private water facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the town.
(D) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by other federal, state or local agencies.
(E) At such time as the owner of a private water system shall desire to obtain municipal water service, he or she shall apply through all normal procedures described within this chapter.
(F) It is permitted to use a private water system for irrigation, provided that such system has no connection to the municipal water system, nor is there any provision for any such cross-connection.
(G) Cross-connections are illegal under both federal and state regulations along with this chapter, and the discovery of a cross-connection shall result in the immediate termination of water service, and disconnection fees as set forth in the town’s fee schedule.
(H) State regulations require that all backflow devices be tested, and repaired if needed, annually by a certified backflow device tester, and that a copy of the test report shall be furnished to the town.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2011; Ord. passed 9-11-2014)
(A) The Town Council shall review not less often than once per year the usage of water, the total costs of operation and maintenance (including replacement) of the water production and treatment facilities, and the user charge system.
(B) The Town Council shall revise the user charges, if necessary, to accomplish the following:
(1) Maintain the proportionate distribution of operation and maintenance costs among users and user classifications. Each user shall pay its proportionate share of operation and maintenance (including replacement) costs;
(2) Generate sufficient revenue to pay the total operation and maintenance costs necessary for the proper operation and maintenance (including replacement) of the water production, treatment, and distribution facilities; and
(3) Apply excess revenues collected to a capital reserve account.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2011; Ord. passed 9-11-2014)
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