Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.04 Water
Article I. General Provisions
Section 13.04.0818 Cross-connections Prohibited – Nuisance Declared
- 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.
- 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
