(A) Subdivisions and land developments shall incorporate provisions for reliable, safe and adequate water supplies to support intended uses.
(B) (1) The developer shall provide the most desirable water supply and distribution facility consistent with existing physical, geographical, and geological conditions.
(2) The following types of water systems are listed in order of decreasing desirability:
(a) Public water supply and distribution system;
(b) Community water supply and distribution system; and
(c) Approved on-site system.
(C) Each property shall connect with an approved public or community water system, if reasonably accessible. A distribution system shall be designed to furnish an adequate supply of water to each commercial, industrial and residential lot and dwelling unit with adequate main sizes, water pressure and fire hydrant locations to meet the specifications of the Insurance Services Office.
(D) All water supply and distribution systems shall be constructed in full compliance with State Department of Environmental Protection specifications, and all ordinances, rules and regulations of the borough and applicable authorities.
(E) Where public or community water and sewer systems are not reasonably accessible, cannot be connected to, or are not adequate to service the proposed development, but on-site water and sanitary sewage disposal systems are proposed to be used; or when a water distribution system is planned for extension to the subdivision or land development within ten years; or if deemed necessary by the Borough Council for the public health, safety and welfare, a public or community water supply and distribution system may be required by the borough. If such a system is provided, it shall be approved by the borough and the State Department of Environmental Protection, and appropriate agreements established to ensure proper and adequate maintenance shall be approved by the borough,
(F) Where individual on-site water supply system(s) are to be utilized, the developer shall provide at least one test well for each ten proposed dwelling units. Such wells should be drilled, cased and grout sealed into bed rock, at least 50 feet deep, and should have a production capacity of at least five gallons per minute of safe, potable drinking water, as certified by a state certified testing laboratory. No well shall be closer than State Department of Environmental Protection regulations permit from an on-site sewage disposal system.
(G) If water is to be provided by means other than by private wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots within the subdivision or land development, the developer shall present evidence to the Borough Council at preliminary plan stage that the subdivision or development is to be supplied by a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative association of lot owners, or by a municipal corporation, authority or utility. A copy of a certificate of public convenience from the State Public Utility Commission or an application for such certificate, a cooperative agreement or a commitment or agreement to serve the area in question, whichever is appropriate, shall be submitted.
(H) Whenever approval by an authority or other public agency, a utility company or the State Department of Environmental Protection is required for the water supply and distribution system for a proposed subdivision or land development, the developer shall submit a copy of such approval to the borough prior to approval of a final plan.
(I) Water supply systems shall be designed to eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems.
(Ord. 1-2006, passed 5-8-2006)