[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Saugerties 6-18-2012 by L.L. No. 5-2012.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
Each nonresidential user of water of the Village of Saugerties
water system shall prepare and retain a water consumption reduction
plan, enabling it to reduce its use of water in stages of 15%, 20%,
and 25%, based on its water consumption during the calendar year.
These plans shall be designed so as to achieve and maintain the 15%
reduction promptly, and to achieve the 20% and 25% reduction immediately
upon the declaration of a Stage II and Stage III emergency, respectively.
On and after 30 days from the effective date of this article, each
nonresidential user shall have his water consumption plan available
at all times for inspection and copying by employees of the Village.
A.
Whenever the Board of Trustees shall determine that an emergency
exists due to a shortage of water, the Board of Trustees shall publicly
declare the existence of an emergency by adopting a resolution to
that effect at a regular or special meeting and causing a notice thereof
to be published in the official newspaper of the Village. Upon the
publication of the resolution, the restrictions for a Stage I emergency
shall be in effect.
B.
If, at any time thereafter, the Water Superintendent determines that
the measures implemented under a Stage I emergency have not resulted
in a sufficient level of conservation in light of the existing water
supply conditions, he or she may declare a Stage II emergency, which
shall be effective upon publication in the official newspaper of the
Village.
C.
If, at any time thereafter, the Water Superintendent determines that
the measures implemented under a Stage II emergency have not resulted
in a sufficient level of conservation in light of existing water supply
conditions, he or she may declare a Stage III emergency, which shall
be effective upon publication in the official newspaper of the Village.
A.
During a Stage I emergency, no person shall cause, permit or allow:
(1)
The continuing of any leak or waste from any water pipe, valve, faucet,
conduit, equipment, facility or device connected to the Village water
systems, or which utilizes Village water, on or in any premises owned,
leased, managed, operated or controlled by such person or entity.
(2)
The washing of any vehicle by means of a hose, fire hydrant, or other
active source connected to the Village water systems, except commercial
vehicle washing operations if equipment has been installed and is
utilized so that at least 50% of the water used is recirculated by
means of a system approved by the Village.
(3)
The washing of any street, sidewalk, driveway, outdoor areaway, outdoor
steps, buildings exterior or other structure by means of a hose, fire
hydrant or other active source connected to the Village water systems
or which utilizes Village water.
(4)
The use of water from any source for any ornamental purpose, including
but not limited to use in fountains, artificial waterfalls, reflecting
pools, lakes and ponds.
(5)
The use of water from the Village water systems to water any lawn,
golf course, ornamental shrub, plant, or tree, except that:
(a)
Village water may be used to water any lawn, tree, shrub, garden,
or golf course greens and trees only, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(b)
Village water may be used at any time to irrigate, from a hand-held
container, vegetables or fruits grown for human consumption.
(c)
Plant nurseries and other commercial users engaged in the business
of growing, distributing, or selling plants may use such water on
their business premises for watering ornamental shrubs, plants or
trees, provided that each such user reduces its use of water by 15%
or such other percentage as may hereafter be prescribed for nonresidential
water users.
(6)
The opening or use of any fire hydrant, or of the water therefrom
for any purpose other than fire protection except in accordance with
a permit obtained from the Water Department and only for the period
of and the purpose authorized by such permit and in strict adherence
to all terms and conditions set forth therein.
(7)
The operation of an air-conditioning system utilizing water from
the Village water system in a cooling tower, unless, within 30 days
from the effective date of this article, a separate meter is installed
to continuously measure the flow of water to the cooling tower.
(8)
Operation of any air-conditioning systems in excess of two tons of
rated capacity or greater or any refrigeration unit rated at 10 horsepower
or greater using water from the Village water system, unless such
air-conditioning system or refrigeration unit is equipped with a water
recirculating device approved by the Village.
(9)
The use of water from the Village water systems to fill or maintain
the water level in any swimming pool, except that, provided the pool
is operated with recirculating equipment, Village water may be used
to fill the pool once during each calendar year, and thereafter may
be used as necessary to maintain the water level in such pool.
B.
Each nonresidential user of water from the Village water system shall
reduce its use of water by 15% based on its water consumption during
the previous calendar year in accordance with its water consumption
reduction plan.
A.
During a Stage II emergency, no person or entity shall cause, permit
or allow:
(1)
The use of water from the Village water systems to fill or maintain
the water level in any swimming pool.
(2)
The use of water from the Village water systems to water any lawn,
golf course, ornamental shrub or plant, except that Village water
may be used to irrigate, from a hand-held container only, vegetables
or fruits grown for human consumption.
B.
Each nonresidential user of water from the Village system shall fully
implement its Stage II water consumption plan and immediately reduce
use of water by no less than 20% based on its water consumption during
the previous calendar year.
A.
During a Stage III emergency, all nonresidential users of water shall
reduce their consumption of water by no less than 25%.
B.
All users, both residential and nonresidential, shall install water-flow
restricting devices in all shower heads.
C.
All water-conditioning systems utilizing water from the Village water
system shall be operated only in accordance with hourly restrictions
established by the Water Superintendent.
A.
A violation of any provision of this article is hereby declared to
be a violation pursuant to the Penal Law. Any police officer shall
issue and serve appearance tickets with respect to any violation of
this article when he or she has reasonable cause to believe the violation
has been committed.
B.
Every violation of any provision of this article shall be subject
to a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment of not more than 15
days as provided in the Penal Law. Each day that a violation continues
shall be a separate and distinct offense.
C.
Water service may be terminated for any violation of any provision
of this article if it is not corrected within five days after service
of a notice to correct. The notice may be served by personal delivery
or by first-class mail.
A.
Upon the application of any person or entity, the Board of Water
and Sewer Commissioners may, at its discretion, grant a variance relieving
the person or entity from the requirements of this article, if that
person or entity demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Village Board:
(1)
That undue hardship would otherwise result;
(2)
That there are no possible alternatives;
(3)
That the applicant has taken and will take all possible measures
to conserve water and has supplied a complete description of these
measures and the water savings to be effected; and
(4)
That the variance is not inconsistent with the purpose of these emergency
regulations.
B.
In connection with any variance which may be granted, the Board may
impose such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate.
Once a drought emergency has been declared, the restrictions
of this article shall remain in effect until modified or until the
water supply emergency has been declared terminated by the Village
Board.
No person shall use the Village water for any purpose unless
the owner of the premises shall have presented a written application,
naming and specifying the purpose for which the applicant desires
to use the same, to the Board of Trustees and received a written permit
for such use.
Any owner of real estate desiring to take water from the Village
water facilities to use on said premises shall apply in writing to
the Board of Trustees, and said application shall state the name of
the applicant, the street where said water is to be used, the size
of the tap desired to be made, the several uses and purposes for which
the water is desired and the name of the plumber desired to do the
work. No tapping of the street main shall be done or connections made
therewith except by the Village or its authorized agent, nor until
said application has been accepted and permission to tap said main
granted in writing. The use of the water, when granted, shall be subject
to the rules and regulations in force, or thereafter adopted, and
at tariff rates, except where a special rate is specified and then
in accordance with such special agreement.
A.
The Water Department will tap the main at the cost indicated in the
Village Water Department fee schedule. No person or persons other
than those appointed or approved by the Water Department will be allowed
to tap the mains under penalty, and no main will be tapped until application
is made and signed. A service line larger than one inch is at the
owner's expense. A plumber receiving a permit to lay service
or supply pipes for the introduction of water to any premises shall
give the Superintendent of the Water Department 24 hours' notice
previous to the time for tapping the main.
B.
All work attendant upon the introduction of water to any premises,
laying supply pipes thereto and fixtures connected therewith, shall
be done under the supervision of the Superintendent of the Water Department
and subject to his approval.
There shall be a stopcock and a box connected with the service
pipe running into every building, placed inside the curbline of the
street and a stopcock at the main, and also a stop and waste cock
placed just inside the building, so that the water may be turned off
from the whole building by either stopcock without closing the other.
Where there is a main in the street in front of the premises, the
waterworks, for a fee as set forth from time to time by resolution
of the Board of Trustees, will furnish all materials and all the work
required from the main to and including the curb stopcock and box.
All persons having or using Village water on their premises
must keep their supply pipes, and all fixtures connected therewith,
in good repair and protected from frost or other injury at their own
expense. They shall keep the curb boxes connected with their supply
pipes in plain sight at all times on a level with the top of the curbstone.
The Village shall not be liable for any damage resulting from freezing
or bursting of pipes, leaks or failure to keep in repair.
A.
All service pipes 3/4 inch to and including two inches between the
main and the building shall be Type K soft copper tubing. The minimum
size of the service from the main to the premises shall be 3/4 inch.
All services three inches and above shall be ductile pipe or engineered
approved material.
B.
All services pipes to any premises shall be laid at least four feet
below the surface of the grade lines of the street and shall extend
at right angles from the street main to the inside of the curbline
where a curb cock shall be attached and valve box placed.
C.
There shall be a stop and waste valve placed on every supply pipe
just inside the building or cellar.
D.
Every copper connection or service pipe must be laid with not less
than six inches slack: such slack shall not be more than two feet
from the main, and in such a manner as to prevent rupture or settlement.
E.
No service application will be granted for any premises or property
which is not served by approved type of sanitary facilities.
F.
No application for water service will be granted for any premises
or property, which cannot comply with the foregoing provisions. The
installation of private (so-called) waterlines is prohibited.
G.
All expenses for introducing water to any premises, excavating for,
and laying service pipes, and all fixtures connected therewith (except
the connection on the main which belongs to the Water Department),
must be paid for by the owner of the premises.
H.
All work attendant upon the introduction of water to any premises,
laying supply pipes thereto and fixtures connected therewith, shall
be done under the supervision of the Superintendent of the Water Department
or authorized employee and subject to his approval. Responsibility
for the location of water mains to which supply lines are to be connected
or repaired rests solely with the Water Department. All persons desiring
such location shall give 24 hours' notice to the Water Department
previous to the starting of the work. Failure to give such notice
shall relieve the Water Department of all responsibility for the location
of said main or supply lines.
I.
The maintenance and repair of all service pipes from the main to
the premises shall be the responsibility of the owner. If, for any
reason, a leak develops on the service line, the owner shall take
immediate steps to repair it. In the event of unreasonable delay in
the prosecution of the repair work, due notice will be given by the
Superintendent to the owner or tenant of the premises to start the
necessary repairs within 24 hours. Upon failure of the owner to start
repairs within this period, the Water Department shall dig up and
discontinue service.
J.
When, for any reason, a service line to a property is to be abandoned,
the property owner shall notify the Water Department immediately.
The owner shall then have such service line disconnected at the main
and the corporation stop shut off. The disconnection of the service
line shall be done only under supervision of the Water Department.
Ditches must not be left open longer than is necessary, and
shall be properly guarded, and at night have sufficient lights to
prevent accidents. Sidewalks and roadbeds shall be restored to their
normal condition, all service pipes must be laid as deep as the main
unless such depth shall exceed four feet and that depth be a sufficient
protection from frost; no service pipe will be allowed in any ditch
that contains any gas, sewer, drain or any other pipe.
The Water Department will not turn the water on any plumbing
that has not been done by a plumber licensed by the Village of Saugerties,
except where a special permit has been granted by the Village of Saugerties
Plumbing Board for such work.
A.
All plumbers shall, after completing the work to any service pipe,
make a true report of all the fixtures and pipes attached or connected
by them or under their supervision, and such report shall be filed
in the office of the Water Department within 48 hours after completing
the work. Failure of the plumber to make such report within the specified
time will be brought to the attention of the Plumbing Board who may,
after due consideration of the violation, revoke the right of said
plumber to apply for any permit for work incident to water supply
lines for a period of six months.
No plumber or other person shall open any curb cock or outlet
on the supply of water through any service pipe without permission
from the Water Department Superintendent.
One tap and one service pipe shall serve only one house or building.
All real estate owners using Village water by themselves or
by their tenants are hereby held responsible for all water so used,
and each owner will be charged the full rate as shown by his application
from said date, unless notice in writing is given to the Board of
Trustees to shut the water from said premises. Property owners leasing
premises are required to furnish the tenant with a copy of these rules
and regulations, which will be supplied at the office of the Village
Clerk.
No consumer shall supply water to other persons or to other
families, to suffer them to take it, except for use on the premises,
nor for purposes not specified in the application, nor after water
is introduced into any building or upon any premises, nor make or
employ any plumber or other person to make any tap or connection with
the waterworks upon his premises for changes, extensions or attachments
without a written permit from the Water Superintendent, specifying
the particular change to be made and the plumber authorized to make
the same.
All persons shall use due and reasonable care in the use of
the water and shall not permit the same to waste or leave faucets
running when not in use.
A.
In case of fraudulent representations on the part of the applicant
as to the use of which the water is to be put, or who shall use the
water for purposes not embraced in the application or contract, or
who shall willfully and unreasonably waste water, the Board of Trustees
shall have the right to forfeit any payment made by the applicant
and turn off the water, and the same shall not again be turned on
until the party shall pay all damages.
B.
In cases where the water is shut off for nonpayment of water rent
or other causes, and when, in the opinion of the Superintendent, the
shutting off at the curb is not sufficient protection against the
further use of water, he may order or cause the corporation cock to
be shut off at the main and the supply line disconnected therefrom.
C.
Upon reapplication for water service where the water service has
been shut off and disconnected at the main, an additional charge of
$300 must be paid for reconnecting the supply line.
D.
The payment of the regular water rents shall not conflict with the
right of the Superintendent to shut off the supply of water from any
premises for any violation of these rules and regulations.
E.
Nothing in the above provisions shall conflict with the right of
the Superintendent to shut off the supply of water from any premises
in order to make repairs or additions of new work.
F.
No person, persons or corporations shall have any portion of any
payment refunded, or be entitled to damages, for any stoppage of supply
occasioned by accident to any portion of the works not for the purposes
of additions or repairs, or the stoppage or fouling of any service
pipe or pipes, fixture or fixtures of any kind.
All bills shall be paid at the office of the Village Clerk quarterly
in advance on the 15th of the month. An additional late charge of
10% will be made if the bills are not paid within 30 days after the
date. When bills are not paid within 15 days after the date they are
due, the remaining balance will be subject to 2% interest per month
it remains unpaid and the water may be shut off at the premises without
notice and will not be turned on until all dues are paid, together
with the sum as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Board
of Trustees as the charge for turning the water on again. No fractional
term shall be allowed for street sprinklers, yard and garden hydrants
and fountains. The minimum annual charge for water to any one consumer
shall be as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Board
of Trustees. No abatement of water rents will be allowed by reason
of disuse or diminished use of vacant premises unless notice thereof
shall have been first given to the Board of Trustees. On May 1 of
each year, any remaining unpaid balance, that is not part of the current
billing cycle, will be assessed on the tax roll.
A.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to attach a water meter
to any supply or service pipe, at any time, whenever they all deem
it expedient to do so, and thereafter charge for the quantity of water
passing through the meter. All meters shall be the property of the
Water Department.
B.
All meters shall be attached or set by employees of the Water Department
only, nor shall any meter be interfered with, removed, disconnected
or repaired by any person other than an employee of the Water Department.
The plumber making the installation shall provide all necessary supports
for the meter, as directed by the Superintendent. The Superintendent
shall be given not less than 24 hours' notice for the setting
of the meter.
C.
Owners of the premises where meters are attached to the supply pipes
will be required to protect the meter from frost or other injury at
their own expense and to pay the cost of all necessary repairs resulting
from said lack of protection. Whenever it should become necessary
to attach a meter outside of a building, the owner shall pay the expense
incurred in excavating and boxing it. The type of installation shall
be as required by the Superintendent.
D.
Where a water meter fails to register the correct quantity of water
delivered through it, or where it otherwise becomes out of order or
in need of repair, notice thereof shall be immediately given to the
Water Department. Another meter will be installed during the time
required for the testing and repair, except in cases where the meter
is to be tested and repaired on the premises. All repairs shall be
made by the Water Department. When, in the opinion of the Superintendent,
a meter becomes unsuitable for use; it shall be replaced by the Water
Department.
E.
The sizing of meters on all service lines shall be determined by
the Superintendent and shall be subject to his approval. On installation
requiring a meter of two-inch size and over, the owner of the premises
shall be required to give not less than 60 days' notice to the
Department.
F.
Above 1 1/2 inches: the owner must pay for the meter.
Any damage which may be sustained by a meter resulting from
carelessness of the owner, tenant or agent of premises, or from neglect
of either of them properly to secure and protect the same, as well
as any damage that may result from allowing said meter to become frozen,
burned, or injured by hot water or steam, shall be chargeable to the
owner of the premises and paid to the Department of Water on demand.
In no case will gas, steam, sewer, electrical conduits or other
pipes be permitted to be laid in the same trench with a water service
pipe.
Persons desiring the use of Village water for building purposes,
or for any other special purpose whatever, will be required to make
application at the office of the Water Department and to pay in advance
for the same, the Superintendent will then give permission.
The use of water for sprinkling, fountains, sprays and pools
shall be subject to such regulations and restrictions as may be determined
by the Board of Trustees.
The Water Department, its agents, officers and employees, may
enter the premises of any water consumer, at any reasonable time,
to examine the pipes and fixtures to ascertain the quantity of water
used, and the manner of its use, and whether there is any unnecessary
waster of water. If any waste or irregular use of water be found,
a written or printed notice shall be left with the owner or consumer
occupying the premises, and within 24 hours of leaving such notice
all necessary repairs must be made and waste of water stopped or the
water will be shut off and shall not be let on again until such repairs
are made.
A.
All fire hydrants are for the exclusive use of the Fire Department
and the Superintendent or those acting under his direction, or with
the permission of the Board of Trustees. These are the only persons
that will be allowed to draw water therefrom.
B.
The Chief of the Fire Department, his assistants, and officers are
permitted to use the same for the purpose of extinguishing fires,
cleaning engines, hose or department material, making trials of engines,
or hose, belonging to the Fire Department, but in each instance such
trials shall be under the direct supervision of the Chief or his assistants.
The Water Department shall be notified 24 hours prior to the trials.
C.
No person, persons or corporation except for those having authority
and with the consent of the Water Superintendent shall open or close
any gate, or valve, in any street main, or cock or valve in any curb
box or interfere with the same in any manner under penalty.
The Superintendent or his representatives shall at all reasonable
times have access to pipes and fixtures on the premises of consumers
for the purpose of inspection.
Any person or corporation who shall be convicted of violating
any provision of this article shall be punishable by a fine up to
$1,000.
Any person, persons or corporation wishing to discontinue the
use of water, must give written notice thereof to the Water Superintendent.
The Board reserves the right to change these rules and regulations
and the rates for the use of water from time to time, and modify them
in special cases, to make special rates or contracts in all proper
cases, to shut off water for alterations, extensions and repairs,
and to stop and restrict the supply of water whenever it may be found
necessary or to limit it, or to cut off entirely the supply of water
for any motor or manufacturing purpose, and the Village shall not
be liable under any circumstances for a deficiency or failure in the
supply of water, whether occasioned by shutting off water to make
repairs or connections, or for any cause whatsoever.
All the foregoing rules, regulations and restrictions relating
to the uses of Village water and the Water Department of the Village
of Saugerties, made and adopted by the Board of Trustees, shall be
considered a part of the contract with and between any person who
applies for and obtains a supply of water from said Department, and
every person receiving the water so supplied shall be considered as
having expressed his consent to be bound thereby.
The schedule of water rates per annum and fees shall be as set
forth from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
This article shall take effect when filed with the Secretary
of State's office.
