§ 28-398. Prevention of cross connection or backflow.

(a)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Backflow means the flow of water or other liquids, materials or substances into the pipes or into other facilities of the City's water distribution system from any source other than the City's normal sources of water, meeting standards for use and consumption of water, or from any alternate source of water meeting such standards which might be utilized by the City for the purpose of supplying water to the customers served by the water distribution system of the City.

Cross connection means any connection or structural arrangement, direct or indirect, to the City's water distribution system whereby a backflow can occur.

(b)

To protect and ensure that the water distribution system of the City is pure and safe for public consumption as mandated by applicable State law and regulations, if any service connection for the supply of water to property from the water distribution system of the City may cause or result in a cross connection to the City's water distribution system, the Director is authorized to require the abatement or control of such cross connection or possible cross connection in accordance with regulations to be promulgated by the Director authorized in this section.

(c)

The Director shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to Section 28-26 in order to prevent and control cross connection and backflow. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with applicable State law and regulations and may provide for the termination of water service where necessary to protect the health of the citizens or where an owner or occupant of premises refuses to comply with the regulations.

(Code 1993, § 29-66; Code 2004, § 106-347)

(Code 1993, § 29-66; Code 2004, § 106-347)