[Code 1992, § 13.46(1); amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise
separate systems, one of which contains potable water from the City
water system and the other water from a private source; water of unknown
or questionable safety; or steam, gases or chemicals, whereby there
may be a flow from one system to the other, the direction of flow
depending on the pressure differential between the two systems.
[Code 1992, § 13.46(2); Ord. No.
04-07, § I, 3-22-2004; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No.
17-04]
Installation or replacement of cross-connections is prohibited.
Interconnections between the utility water supply system and another
water supply source (private; auxiliary; or emergency) is prohibited
unless approved and permitted by the Utility Commission and as well
as the Department of Natural Resources under § NR 811.07,
Wis. Adm. Code.
[Code 1992, § 13.46(3); amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The utility shall cause inspections to be made of all properties
served by the public water system where cross-connections with the
public water system are deemed possible. The frequency of inspections
and reinspections based on potential health hazards involved shall
be as established by the utility and as approved by the state Department
of Natural Resources.
[Code 1992, § 13.46(4); amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
Upon presentation of credentials, the representative of the
utility shall have the right to request entry at any reasonable time
to examine any property served by a connection to the public water
system of the City for cross-connections. If entry is refused, such
representative shall obtain a special inspection warrant under W.S.A.
§ 66.0119. On request, the owner, lessee or occupant of
any property so served shall furnish to the inspection agency any
pertinent information regarding the piping systems on such property.
[Code 1992, § 13.46(5); amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
The utility is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service to any property wherein any connection in violation of this division exists, and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water system. Water service shall be discontinued only after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing under W.S.A. Ch. 68, except as provided in Section 78-121. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the cross-connection has been eliminated in compliance with this division.
[Code 1992, § 13.46(6); amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
If it is determined by the utility that a cross-connection or an emergency endangers public health, safety or welfare and requires immediate action, and a written finding to that effect is filed with the City Clerk and delivered to the customer's premises, service may be immediately discontinued. The customer shall have an opportunity for a hearing under Chapter 2 of this Code within 10 days of such emergency discontinuance.
[Ord. No. 04-10, § I, 3-22-2004; amended 3-13-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]
Pursuant to § NR 810.15, Wis. Adm. Code, the Utility
Commission shall develop and implement a cross-connection control
program. The cross-connection control program shall include at least
the minimum requirements of § NR 810.15(1)(a) through (f),
Wis. Adm. Code. A record of the cross-connection control program shall
be kept current and available for review by the public and the Department
of Natural Resources.
