(A) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is:
(1) To ban the use of lead materials in the public drinking water system and private plumbing connected to the public drinking water system; and
(2) To protect city residents from lead contamination in the city’s public drinking water system and their own private plumbing systems.
(B) Application. This subchapter shall apply to all premises served by the public drinking water system of the city.
(C) Policy. This subchapter will be reasonably interpreted by the water purveyor. It is the purveyor’s intent to ban the use of lead-based material in the construction or modification of the city’s drinking water system or private plumbing connected to the city system. The cooperation of all consumers is required to implement the lead ban. If, in the judgement of the water purveyor or his or her authorized representative, lead base materials have been used in new construction or modification after January 1, 1989, due notice shall be given to the consumer. The consumer shall immediately comply by having the lead base materials removed from the plumbing system and replaced with lead free materials. If the lead base materials are not removed from the plumbing system, the water purveyor shall have the right to discontinue water service to the premises.
(Prior Code, § 705.210) (Ord. 295, passed 8-3-1999)