(A) Use areas, eligible for application of recycled water, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and must be specifically approved by the city through a reclamation agreement. Use areas are limited to only those approved by the General Manager and for which the city has obtained CDPH and RWQCB approval.
(B) All requests for recycled water service must be made by an applicant who is responsible for the property. Applicant will be required to complete and sign the appropriate city application forms. Public Works will review the application and, in the General Manager’s sole discretion, may prescribe special requirements and conditions that are specific to the proposed use area, including but not limited to needed facilities, special connection requirements, and the allowable uses of recycled water. Such requirements and conditions will be issued in writing by the General Manager to the applicant and made part of the reclamation agreement.
(C) The General Manager has the right to inspect the use area during the application process. The General Manager will recommend recycled water system needs in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Before any new onsite recycled water system is constructed, or any existing onsite recycled water system is modified, site drawings prepared by the applicant must be approved by the General Manager. Approval will be contingent upon evidence that all applicable requirements for the use area are satisfied and that the onsite recycled water system as designed can be operated in accordance with this chapter. No work shall begin by the applicant until plans have been approved by the General Manager and any necessary fees have been paid.
(E) The following information is required on the site drawings:
(1) Site location including a map showing the specific boundaries of the use area and the County Assessor’s parcel number, if appropriate.
(2) All sources of water.
(3) Location and size of recycled water flow meters.
(4) Locations of irrigation wells and confirmation of installation of airgaps.
(5) Locations of tailwater recovery systems and tailwater ponds.
(6) Location of all pipelines (including recycled, potable, auxiliary non-potable water systems, and well discharge lines) crossing the use area.
(7) Identification of all adjacent streets.
(8) Locations of any wells, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, or other impoundments located within the use area or within 150 feet of the use area and indicate the type of water source.
(9) The enumeration of methods and devices to be used to prevent backflow of recycled water into the public water system. Evidence that the separation between potable and recycled water lines meets minimum requirements. Depiction of sleeving and other cross-connection prevention measures where applicable.
(10) Type and location of the outlets and plumbing fixtures that will be accessible to the public.
(11) Plan notes relating to recycled water specific installation and use requirements.
(12) The proposed locations for all recycled water signs.
(F) In addition, the applicant must supply the following general use area information:
(1) Use area property owner name and contact information.
(2) User name and contact information.
(3) The specific use to be made of the recycled water, the use area acreage, the type of vegetation/crops to which the recycled water will be applied, and the anticipated volume of recycled water that will be used.
(4) Supervisor or property manager name, title, and contact information.
(5) Tenant(s) name and contact information.
(6) Onsite well locations including total number and type of well (domestic or irrigation).
(7) Wells on adjacent sites located within 100 feet of use area.
(8) Certification that the new use area conforms to this chapter.
(G) The General Manager has the right to conduct onsite inspections during the construction phase of the onsite recycled water systems to ensure that materials, installation, and procedures are in accordance with the approved site drawings, specifications, and all applicable regulations.
(H) Prior to connection of the onsite recycled water system to the recycled water distribution system, the General Manager will perform a final inspection to ensure all requirements have been met. During the lifetime of the onsite recycled water system, the General Manager will periodically inspect the use area to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations and the reclamation agreement.
(Ord. 13-05, passed 10-1-2013)