(A) Cross-connections prohibited.
(1) Connections between potable water systems and other systems or equipment containing water or other substances of unknown or questionable quality are prohibited, except when and where approved cross-connection control devices or methods are installed, tested and maintained to ensure proper operation on a continuing basis.
(2) No physical connection shall be permitted between the potable portion of a supply and any other water supply not of equal or better bacteriological and chemical quality, as determined by inspection and analysis by the Agency.
(3) There shall be no arrangement or connection by which an unsafe substance may enter a supply.
(B) Backflow prevention device.
(1) It is unlawful for any person or owner or custodian of property within the city to fail to install a backflow prevention device upon order of the Director of Public Works, or to remove the device, once it is installed, without the consent of the Director.
(2) If the Director of Public Works or his or her designee determines in accordance with the Illinois Plumbing Code, the Environmental Protection Agency or this subchapter, that the installation of a backflow prevention device is necessary for the protection of the public water supply, he or she shall give written notice of that fact to the owner or custodian of property to install the device within a time period specified in the notice. Failure to comply with the notice shall constitute a violation of this subchapter.
(C) Permit required. No person, owner or custodian of property shall establish or permit any connection to be made to the city public water system without having first obtained a permit issued by the city.
(1986 Code, § 20-56) (Ord. 1994-33, passed 11-9-1994; Ord. 1995-16, passed 5-16-1995; Ord. 2007-21, passed 12-3-2007) Penalty, see § 52.999