(A) General:
1. No subdivision may be approved without water supply systems that comply with this section, or the posting of surety bonds guaranteeing such improvements.
2. All water supply systems must be designed and constructed according to all applicable rules, regulations and standards contained in ordinances of the city of Spring Valley, the Illinois environmental protection agency, and the "Standard Specifications For Water And Sewer Main Construction In Illinois". All water supply systems must be designed at a minimum of one inch (1") in diameter or larger to provide adequate water pressure and flow for the intended use, including fire protection, and must be approved by the city engineer.
(B) Public Water Systems: The facilities on the site must be designed and installed to connect to the public water system with approval by the city engineer, in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(C) Water System Design And Construction:
1. Water mains, fire hydrants and services must be provided to serve all lots and to provide for reasonable expansion of the system.
2. Water mains must be designed using the criteria of the state of Illinois department of health and the Illinois environmental protection agency in regard to the Ten State Standards. All water mains must be constructed of ductile iron or approved PVC of at least two hundred (200) pounds' pressure. When possible, water mains must be interconnected so as to avoid "dead ends". All valves must be enclosed in valve boxes.
3. Fire hydrants must be located within two hundred feet (200') of all dwellings and must be of manufacture approved by the city with auxiliary valves and boxes. Hydrants must be spaced no more than four hundred feet (400') apart.
4. Water services must be type "k" copper at least one inch (1") in diameter. (Ord. 1379, 6-9-2008)