No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connection with or opening
into, use, alter or disturb any part of the public water system or appurtenance
thereto without first obtaining a permit from the Authority.
A.
Connection fee. A fee, which shall not exceed an amount
based upon the actual cost of the connection of the property extending from
the Authority's main to the property line or curb stop of the property
so connected, is hereby authorized in accordance with resolutions of the Authority
as hereinafter, from time to time, adopted. The Authority may also base such
fee upon an average cost for previously installed connections of similar type
and size. In lieu of the payment of the fees, the Authority may require the
construction and dedication of those facilities by the property owner or owners
requesting such connection.
B.
Customer facilities fee. A fee, which shall not exceed
an amount based upon the actual cost of facilities serving the connected property
from the property line or curb stop to the proposed dwelling or building to
be served, is hereby authorized in accordance with resolutions of the Authority
as hereinafter, from time to time, adopted. The fee shall be chargeable only
in the event that the Authority and not the property owner or owners installs
the customer facilities. In lieu of the payment of the customer facilities
fee, the Authority may require the construction of those facilities by the
property owner or owners requesting customer facilities. The fee shall include
the cost of a water meter and installation if the Authority provides or installs
the same. Where the property connected or to be connected with the sewer system
of the Authority is not equipped with a water meter, the Authority may install
such a meter at its cost and expense.
C.
Tapping fee. A fee set by the Authority in accordance
with state statutes.
D.
The Authority may, in addition, charge such other fees
and charges as are by law authorized and as established by the Authority from
time to time by duly enacted resolution.
All cost and expenses incident to the installation and connection of
the customer service line shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify
the Township and Authority from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly
be occasioned by the installation of the customer service line.
All private wells which serve properties connected to the public water
system shall be physically disconnected from the plumbing system so that water
from each system is isolated from the other.
All excavations required for the installation of a customer service
line shall be open trench work unless otherwise approved by the Authority.
Pipe laying and backfill shall be performed in accordance with ASTM specifications,
except that no backfill shall be placed until the work has been inspected
and approved.
All excavations for customer service line installation and connection
shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the
public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property
disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory
to the Township.
In cases where a builder or developer desires to install water service
to every housing unit within a housing development or to every lot or unit
within a subdivision or land development prior to their individual sale, he
shall meet all conditions as set forth in this section and in other sections
of this part. Plot plans for such a development must be submitted to the Authority
and the builder or developer must enter into an agreement with the Authority
for the provision of water service which, at a minimum, shall include provisions
requiring the establishment of a construction escrow, and a maintenance bond
or escrow protecting the Authority against defects for a period of 18 months
subsequent to final completion, in an amount not less than 15% of the cost
of installation, and provisions requiring the conveyance to the Authority
of the constructed water system. Any Township Board of Supervisors final plan
approval shall be conditional on approval of the plans by the Authority's
Board of Standards and the execution of an agreement with the Authority governing
the installation and maintenance of the lines. The plans must be approved
by the Township and the Authority, prior to the commencement of any construction.
The plans must conform to the Authority's regulations. All legal and
engineering fees and charges for plan review, agreement preparation and permit
issuance will be borne by the builder or developer. Upon approval of the plans
by the Authority, the Township and necessary state agencies, the lines may
be constructed by and at the expense of the builder or developer, but only
under the inspection of an Inspector designated by the Authority. All costs
of said inspection including salaries and expenses shall be borne by the builder
or developer.
