(A) It is the purpose of this subchapter to establish a program to assure that the public water supply is protected from any auxiliary water supply which may cause contamination due to backflow or cross connections. The city recognizes that contamination of the public water supply presents an imminent health hazard to the residential and non-residential users of the public water system; the threat of significant economic loss due to disrupted water service to such residential and nonresidential water users and the potential liability to the city.
(B) It is the further purpose of this subchapter to meet the requirements of 401 KAR 8:020 as enacted by the Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection cabinet.
(C) This subchapter is enacted under the power vested in the city by KRS 82.082 and pursuant to requirements of KRS 65.003.
(Ord. 2001-008, passed 08-21-01)