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Title 13
Chapter 13.04
Section 13.04.0818
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.04 Water

Article I. General Provisions

Section 13.04.0818 Cross-connections Prohibited – Nuisance Declared
  1. No person or entity may install, maintain or permit a cross-connection in violation of the cross-connection control program requirements. Consistent with the definition of cross-connection herein, this prohibition is specifically intended to include potential sources or risks of contamination through backflow to the public water system. Any such cross-connection shall be immediately removed by the customer, or the water and hydroelectric services department may do so and bill the costs to the customer and/or other responsible parties, as determined by the director.
  1. The installation or maintenance of a cross-connection condition is declared a public nuisance, subject to immediate abatement or removal by the City at the customer’s sole risk and liability.

Date Passed: Monday, January 14, 2008

Effective Date: Friday, February 22, 2008

ORD C34171 Section 18