Chapter 13.05
UNLAWFUL CROSS-CONNECTIONS
Sections:
13.05.020 Cross-connection declared unlawful.
13.05.030 Backflow prevention devices required.
13.05.040 Regulation of private water supplies.
13.05.050 Adoption of state regulations.
13.05.080 Violations – Penalty.
13.05.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings as hereinafter set forth:
(1) “Backflow” means a flow other than in the intended direction of flow, of any foreign liquids, gases or substances into the distribution system of a public water supply.
(2) “Backflow prevention device” means a device approved by the state Department of Social and Health Services, or such other state department that shall have jurisdiction over the subject matter of backflow prevention devices and by the American Waterworks Association, used to counteract back pressure or prevent siphonage into the distribution system of a public water supply.
(3) “Cross-connection” means any physical arrangement whereby a public water system is connected, directly or indirectly, with any other water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, or any other source of wastes or liquids of any unknown or unsafe quality which are capable of imparting contamination to a public water supply. (Ord. 670 § 1, 1990).
13.05.020 Cross-connection declared unlawful.
The installation or maintenance of a cross-connection which, in the opinion of the mayor or his designee, will endanger the water quality of any portion of the potable water supply system of the city is declared to be unlawful. (Ord. 670 § 1, 1990).
13.05.030 Backflow prevention devices required.
Backflow prevention devices shall be installed and maintained by any service customer on any service connection to the city’s water supply system where said backflow prevention device is deemed to be necessary for the protection of the city’s water supply. (Ord. 670 § 1, 1990).
13.05.040 Regulation of private water supplies.
The use or operation of a private water supply system, contrary to the provision of the ordinances of the city, or the laws of the state, or the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health regarding public water supplies, is declared to be unlawful. (Ord. 670 § 1, 1990).
13.05.050 Adoption of state regulations.
Rules and regulations of the state Board of Health regarding public water supply systems, entitled “Cross-Connection Control” as set forth in WAC 248-54-285, as presently set forth therein or as such rules and regulations may be amended from time to time in the future, are adopted by this reference and incorporated in this chapter as set forth in full. (Ord. 670 § 1, 1990).
13.05.060 Abatement of unlawful cross-connection and installation of backflow prevention devices – Procedure.
(a) Cross-connections which are declared by this chapter to be unlawful, whether presently existing or hereafter installed, and/or services requiring backflow prevention devices, and/or unlawful use of a private water supply system, are declared to be public nuisances.
(b) In addition to any other provisions of the municipal code or ordinances of the city pertaining to abatement of public nuisances, these nuisances shall be subject to abatement in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) In the event that the mayor or his designee determines that a nuisance as hereinafter provided exists, written notice shall be sent to the person in whose name the water service is established under the records of the clerk-treasurer’s department, and in the case of tenant, the owner, or alternatively, a copy of such written notice shall be posted on the premises involved.
(2) The notice shall provide that the nuisance described therein shall be corrected within 30 days of the date said notice is mailed or posted on the premises.
(3) In the event said nuisance is not abated within the prescribed period of time, water service to said premises shall be discontinued.
(4) In the event that the nuisance, in the opinion of the mayor or his designee, presents an immediate danger of contamination to the public water supply, service from the city water supply system to the premises may be terminated immediately without prior notice; provided, notice will be posted on the premises in the manner heretofore provided at the time said service is terminated. (Ord. 670 § 1, 1990).
13.05.070 Inspections.
The mayor, or his designee, upon presenting identification, shall be allowed access to all portions of the premises, including buildings and structures, to which water is supplied, at reasonable hours of the day and for the sole purpose of inspecting and determining whether or not there has been compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
Water service may be refused or discontinued to any premises for failure to allow necessary access and inspections. (Ord. 670 § 1, 1990).
13.05.080 Violations – Penalty.
Violation of, or failure to comply with, any of the provisions of this chapter shall be a gross misdemeanor, and any person found guilty thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. It shall be a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted. (Ord. 670 § 1, 1990).