[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schroeppel 3-24-2011 by L.L. No.
1-2011. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Local Law for the Management,
Control and Operation of Water and Sewer Districts in the Town of
Schroeppel."
Within the Town of Schroeppel are located water and sewer districts.
This chapter provides for the management, control and operation of
water/sewer districts in the Town of Schroeppel. The Town Board, in
conjunction with the Water Department and the Town Engineers, believes
it is in the best interest of the residents of the Town of Schroeppel,
given the existing or anticipated water/sewer districts and future
expansion thereof, that rules and regulations for the management,
control and operation of said districts uniform throughout the Township
will preserve the orderly development of the Town of Schroeppel.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Accepted by the Water Superintendent as meeting an applicable
specification stated or cited in this chapter, or as suitable for
the proposed use.
Any water supply on or available to the premises other than
the approved public potable water supply.
The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances
under positive or reduced pressure in the distribution pipes of a
potable water supply from any source other than its intended source.
A device or means designed to prevent backflow or backsiphonage.
Most commonly categorized as air gap, reduced pressure principle device,
double check valve assembly, pressure vacuum breaker, atmospheric
vacuum breaker, hose bibb vacuum breaker, residential dual check,
double check with intermediate atmospheric vent, and barometric loop.
AIR GAPA physical separation sufficient to prevent backflow between the free-flowing discharge end of the potable water system and any other system. Physically defined as a distance equal to twice the diameter of the supply side pipe diameter but never less than one inch.
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKERA device which prevents backsiphonage by creating an atmospheric vent when there is either a negative pressure or subatmospheric pressure in a water system.
BAROMETRIC LOOPA fabricated piping arrangement rising at least 35 feet at its topmost point above the highest fixture it supplies. It is utilized in water supply systems to protect against backsiphonage.
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLYAn assembly of two independently operating spring loaded check valves with tightly closing shut off valves on each side of the check valves, plus properly located test cocks for the testing of each check valve.
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH INTERMEDIATE ATMOSPHERIC VENTA device having two spring loaded check valves separated by an atmospheric vent chamber.
HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKERA device which is permanently attached to a hose bibb and which acts as an atmospheric vacuum breaker.
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKERA device containing one or two independently operated spring-loaded check valves and an independently operated spring-loaded air inlet valve located on the discharge side of the check or checks. Device includes tightly closing shutoff valves on each side of the check valves and properly located test cocks for the testing of the check valve(s).
REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTERAn assembly consisting of two independently operating approved check valves with an automatically operating differential relief valve located between the two check valves, tightly closing shutoff valves on each side of the check valves plus properly located test cocks for the testing of the check valves and the relief valve.
RESIDENTIAL DUAL CHECKAn assembly of two spring-loaded, independently operating check valves without tightly closing shutoff valves and test cocks. Generally employed immediately downstream of the water meter to act as a containment device.
A condition in which the owner's system pressure is
greater than the supplier's system pressure.
The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances
into the distribution pipes of a water district from any source other
than its intended source caused by the sudden reduction of pressure
in the water district.
A method of backflow prevention which requires a backflow
prevention preventer at the water service entrance.
A substance that will impair the quality of the water to
a degree that it creates a serious health hazard to the public leading
to poisoning or the spread of disease.
Any actual or potential connection between the water district
and a source of contamination or pollution.
Town of Schroeppel Water Department.
A method of backflow prevention in which a backflow preventer
is located to correct a cross-connection at an in-plant location rather
than at a water service entrance.
Any person who has legal title to possession, control, lease,
or license to operate or habitat premises served or to be served by
the water district.
Any sewer district in the Town of Schroeppel, County of Oswego
and State of New York.
The Town Board of the Town of Schroeppel, County of Oswego
and State of New York.
Any water district in the Town of Schroeppel, County of Oswego
and State of New York.
That point in the owners water system beyond the sanitary
control of the district; generally considered to be the outlet end
of the water meter and always before any unprotected branch.
The Superintendent or his delegated representative designated
or appointed by the Town Board to have charge of the water and sewer
districts.
A.
No one, except someone properly authorized by the Water Superintendent,
will be permitted to tap or make any connection with the mains or
distribution pipes of the water and sewer districts.
B.
Property owners, occupants and/or their contractors, plumbers, agents
and employees will be held responsible for the violation of this chapter
or of any of the rules and regulations of the water and sewer districts.
C.
No person shall make any attachment to, or connect with, or tap into
the pipes of a water or sewer district or make additions, extensions
to, or alteration of any tap, pipe or other fixture attached to, or
intended to become attached to the pipes of the water or sewer district,
including the service pipes and/or lines between the main and the
water meter or sewer cleanout, without first having obtained a permit
from the Water Superintendent.
D.
Only one user shall be connected with or upon one service line. Each
water service line must be metered by one meter, and each service
will have its own curb box located by the street where dwelling exists,
unless otherwise approved by the Town Board.
A.
Application for a water service must be obtained from the Water Superintendent
and filled out by the homeowner. Completed form shall be returned
two weeks prior to the date of service. A tapping fee shall accompany
the service application. The Town Board shall establish the tapping
fee from time to time by resolution. For water, this fee includes
the meter, meter set, remote reader, wire for the remote, saddle,
corporation valve, curb stop assembly, copper pipe and any other items
required to provide a connection from the water main to the edge of
street pavement or the street right-of-way, whichever is nearer to
the main. In any event, for any facilities required by contract, law
or the establishment of a district to be maintained, administered,
replaced and/or repaired by the Village of Phoenix, such tapping fee
shall be the same as that fee or fees charged to Village residents
per Village Code, including as may be amended.
B.
The water district shall install all water supply pipes between the
main and the curb stop. The applicant shall install the service line
between such point and the meter location or from the meter pit to
the residence, where a meter pit is required. Lines installed by the
applicant shall conform to the following:
(1)
The service lines shall be laid at a depth of at least four feet.
(2)
The service lines shall be at least 3/4-inch diameter, Type K copper
pipe, for a home up to 100 feet from the street.
(3)
Structures beyond the one-hundred-foot limit (see above) will be
required to install a meter pit at the right-of-way and also be required
to use one-inch diameter Type K copper pipe or alternate approved
by the Water Superintendent or Town Engineer. Larger service lines
may be required beyond 350 feet from the street. The service line
installation must be inspected and approved by a representative of
the Town Water Department before being covered.
(4)
Water service lines shall not be laid in the same trench as other
pipes or utilities.
(5)
Water service lines shall be laid in a straight line, in so far as
possible, from the main to the meter location. A plastic sleeve is
to be installed over copper tubing where it goes through foundation
wall.
(6)
A meter valve must be placed between interior wall and meter. A dual
check valve must be placed in the service line after the meter.
(7)
Persons having their own well water source shall disconnect the well
source prior to the Town turning on the water.
(8)
If no main water tap is needed, meters will be provided by the Town
of Schroeppel at an initial fee to be established by resolution of
the Town Board. (Meter, meter set, remote reader, wire saddle, corporation
valve, and curb stop assembly will be included for the initial fee.)
After the meter is attached, it shall be inspected by a representative
of the Water Department, and, if properly placed and installed, shall
be approved and sealed.
(a)
A meter pit can be installed only when approved by the Water
Superintendent, for reasons such as multiple users (mobile home park),
houses without basement space, larger service lines, and very long
distances between curb box and building where a larger line is needed.
(b)
All meter pits must meet or exceed AWWA standards. The meter
shall be installed three feet from the bottom of the pit. A check
valve must be installed before the meter and a shutoff valve after
the meter. Wherever possible there should be a drain from the pit.
(9)
Meters shall be installed before the property is occupied and no
later than six months after date of application.
(10)
The water service must be inspected and approved by the Water Superintendent,
or his representative, before it is backfilled.
(11)
The Water Superintendent shall be notified when the meter is installed.
(12)
The Water Superintendent, or his representative, and any member of
the Town Board shall have access to the meter upon the premises upon
request and during reasonable hours. Failure to comply with such request
shall be just grounds for discontinuing water service to such premises.
(13)
All water bills are due and payable when rendered and interest will
be charged after 30 days.
(14)
Homes occupied but not having a meter hooked up and not having water
service will be charged a nonrefundable rate of $75 a month, until
meter is hooked up.
A.
Application for a sewer service must be obtained from the Water Superintendent
and filled out by the homeowner. A completed form shall be returned
two weeks prior to the date of service. A tapping fee shall accompany
the service application. The Town Board shall establish the tapping
fee from time to time by resolution. For water, this fee includes
the meter, meter set, meter valves, remote reader, wire for the remote,
saddle, corporation valve, curb stop assembly, copper pipe and any
other items required to provide a connection from the water main to
the edge of street pavement or the street right-of-way, whichever
is nearer to the main. In any event, for any facilities required by
contract, law or the establishment of a district to be maintained,
administered, replaced and/or repaired by the Village of Phoenix,
such tapping fee shall be the same as that fee or fees charged to
Village residents per Village Code, including as may be amended.
B.
The sewer district shall install all sanitary sewer laterals between
the sanitary sewer main and the property/easement line. The applicant
shall install the sewer lateral between the property line/easement
and the house. Laterals installed by the applicant shall conform to
applicable State and County Health Department and Building Code requirements
and the following:
(1)
The connection at the property line shall consist of Y with a four-inch
cleanout stack extended to final grade.
(2)
The sewer lateral must be inspected and approved by the Water Superintendent,
or his representative, before it is backfilled.
(3)
All sewer bills are due and payable when rendered and interest will
be charged after 30 days.
A.
The water and sewer rates shall be fixed from time to time by appropriate
local law or resolution of the Town Board. Water and sewer bills shall
be rendered quarterly and shall be payable at such times and places
as may be designated by the Town Board. The Town Board shall provide
and enforce appropriate penalties for nonpayment of bills, including
a shutoff of the water supply. All water and sewer bills in arrears
more than 30 days on October 30 of any year shall be placed upon the
tax roll for the ensuing year pursuant to § 198(d) of the
Town Law. For any water or sewer bills in arrears for more than 60
days from the date of invoice or service which are provided by contract,
law, through a district or otherwise by the Village of Phoenix, upon
10 days' prior written notice, the Village of Phoenix may terminate
or suspend such service pending payment in full of all arrears, interest
and penalties, in addition to any other remedies and rights available
at law, in equity or otherwise to the Village.
B.
Water and sewer bills shall be computed in accordance with water
meter readings. No deduction will be made for leakage. If the meter
fails to accurately record the quantity used, it shall be determined
and the charge made based upon the quantity used in the preceding
billing period, or the corresponding period of the preceding year,
or upon a corrected water bill as shown by meter test, as the Water
Superintendent may determine.
A.
All new mains or extensions shall have engineered plans reviewed
and accepted by the Town Water Superintendent and the Oswego County
Health Department. All new mains and extensions shall be no less than
eight inches in diameter, unless otherwise accepted by the Water Superintendent
and the Oswego County Health Department.
B.
Any extension or new water district must include properties on both
sides of the road.
C.
Any extensions or new water districts will end for tax purposes at
the furthest boundary line of the last property to be included in
the proposed district or extension.
A.
All new mains or extensions shall have engineered plans reviewed
and accepted by the Town Water Superintendent and the Oswego County
Health Department. All new mains and extensions shall be no less than
eight inches in diameter, unless otherwise accepted by the Water Superintendent
and the Oswego County Health Department.
B.
Any extension or new sewer district must include properties on both
sides of the road.
C.
Any extensions or new sewer districts will end for tax purposes at
the furthest boundary line of the last property to be included in
the proposed district or extension.
[Amended 12-21-2017 by L.L. No. 1-2017]
A.
Except as where otherwise provided for in Subsection D herein, the owner of all houses, buildings or property used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purpose situated with an operating water or sewer district in the Town is hereby required at his/her expense to install waterline facilities therein and to connect such facilities directly with the proper public water/sewer main source, provided that said water/sewer main is operational. Such a connection shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter as provided for herein.
B.
Except as where otherwise provided for in Subsection D herein, once a water/sewer main has been constructed and becomes operational, an owner within the operating water and/or sewer district, within six months, shall connect his house, building or other structure to the water and/or sewer main. If it becomes necessary for the Town to provide a written official notice to the owner, the owner, after receipt of such a notice, will have 90 days from receipt of the notice to connect to the water/sewer line before being in violation of this chapter. In no event shall the Town prove an official written notice to any owner until the six-month grace period, as aforementioned, has expired.
C.
Except as where otherwise provided for in Subsection D herein, an owner of property whose dwelling (or other principal structure if not residential premises) is within an existing water/sewer district, shall within six months connect his house, building or other structure to the water and/or sewer main. If it becomes necessary for the Town to provide a written official notice to the owner, the owner, after receipt of such a notice, will have 90 days from receipt of the notice to connect to the water/sewer line before being in violation of this chapter. In no event shall the Town provide an official written notice to any owner until the six-month grace period, as aforementioned, has expired.
D.
The following alternative options shall be available, at the discretion
of the Town Board, to the owner of all houses, buildings or properties
used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purpose
situated with an operating water and/or sewer district in the Town:
(1)
An owner of property whose dwelling (or other principal structure
if not residential premises) is not within an existing or newly constructed/extended
sewer district that is not currently operational shall be required
within six months to connect to his house, building or other structure
to the sewer main in the event the dwelling (or other principal structure
if not residential premises) utilizes a grinder pump mechanical system.
(2)
An owner of property whose dwelling (or other principal structure
if not residential premises) is within an existing or newly constructed/extended
sewer district that is currently operational may choose not to connect
his house, building or other structure to the sewer main in the event
the dwelling (or other principal structures if not residential premises)
utilizes a gravity feed sewer system.
(3)
An owner of property whose dwelling (or other principal structure
if not residential premises) is within an existing or newly constructed/extended
water district that is currently operational may choose not to connect
his house, building or other structure to the water service.
E.
In all cases under this chapter, where the owner of all houses, buildings
or property used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other
purpose situated within an operating water or sewer district in the
Town foregoes connecting to the water and/or sewer line as contemplated
herein, the owner may be assessed a mandatory annual fee of not less
than $100, as determined by the Town Board on an annual basis for
the operation and maintenance of the water and/or sewer system that
benefits the owner's property. The fee shall be placed in a reserve
account to be used exclusively for the operation and maintenance of
the water and/or sewer system so benefited.
A.
Any property owner in the Town of Schroeppel whose property is presently
connected to a Town of Schroeppel or Village of Phoenix water or sewer
main and is not currently billed or authorized to be connected to
the water or sewer main by either the Town or Village shall notify
the Town of Schroeppel Water Department within 90 days of the effective
date of this chapter of such connection.
B.
Any property owner who identifies the unauthorized connection to a water or sewer main within the 90 days outlined in § 93-11 will not be charged for past service for the unauthorized connection. Service charges will be billed from the point of authorized connection forward.
C.
Any unauthorized water or sewer connections identified by the Town
or Village after the ninety-day amnesty period shall be charged for
past unauthorized usage and may be prosecuted for theft of services.
D.
The district and/or Town shall be responsible for verification of
individual sewer and water connections and ensuring same are legally
connected and (as to sewers) metered, and shall at all times exercise
good faith efforts to investigate and discover same and report same
to the Village promptly. The district and Town shall, through the
Town Board, adopt legislation in the form attached as Exhibit A hereto
within 60 days of the date hereof.
A.
Debt calculation. The following table has been set up to determine
debt calculation for water/sewer districts established after March
1, 2007. The number of units of property connected shall be determined
or modified by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Schroeppel
from time to time enacted and thereafter filed with the Town Clerk.
B.
User units [EDUs (equivalent dwelling units)] will be established
annually by the Town Board for payment of all debt incurred by a specific
water/sewer district. Debt payments will be billed in January of each
year.
(1)
Single-family house with tap: one EDU.
(2)
Single-family house without tap: 3/4 EDU.
(3)
Vacant parcel with tap: one EDU.
(4)
Vacant parcel without tap: 1/2 EDU.
(5)
Extra tap on property (second dwelling): 3/4 EDU, per tap.
(6)
Mobile home park, connected: 1/2 EDU, per lot.
(7)
Mobile home park, not connected: 0.385 EDU per lot.
(8)
Apartment complex, five to 99 units: 1/2 EDU per unit.
(9)
Apartment complex, 100 to 199 units: 1/4 EDU per unit.
(10)
Apartment complex, 200 to 399 units: .17 EDU per unit.
(11)
Commercial, one to 12 employees: one EDU.
(12)
Commercial, 13 to 24 employees: two EDUs.
(13)
Commercial, 25 to 99 employees: four EDUs.
(14)
Commercial, 100 to 299 employees: eight EDUs.
(15)
Commercial, 300 plus employees: 10 EDUs.
(16)
Other: to be determined by the Town Board.
A.
Any leak in or other damage to the service line between the property
line and the meter must be immediately repaired, replaced or otherwise
addressed ("repair") by the owner or occupant of the premises; and
if not repaired within 24 hours after notice thereof, the Water Superintendent
may repair or cause the same to be repaired and, in said event, shall
add the cost of the repair to the next water or sewer bill of the
consumer.
B.
No person shall turn on the water to any premises, whether an old
or new supply, without the written permission of the Water Superintendent.
If the water is turned off for nonpayment of bills or other violation
of this chapter or of water or sewer district rules, the water shall
not be turned on until the arrears are paid in full or the violation
rectified. The water shall be turned on only by a representative of
the Water Superintendent, and a charge of $25 will be made.
C.
Whenever in the judgment of the Water Superintendent in order to
prevent unlawful use of water, it is necessary to turn off the supply
by withdrawing the ferrule or tap at the main and when the violation
is corrected, the sum of $150 must be paid before the ferrule or tap
will be replaced.
D.
No person other than an employee of the water district shall turn
on or off the water on any main or supply pipe, reservoir or hydrant
without written permission of the Water Superintendent. The Chief
of the Fire Department, his assistants and officers and members of
said Fire Department are authorized to use the hydrants and fireplug
for the purpose of obtaining water for fire-fighting purposes only
and such water shall not be sold. In all such cases the water shall
be obtained under the direction and supervision of the Chief or assistants
appointed by him, and in no case shall an inexperienced or incompetent
person be permitted to manipulate or control in any way any hydrant,
fireplug or fixture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in said event
where the provisions of water or sewer service by law, contract or
district is through the Village of Phoenix, New York, the Village
of Phoenix, any such district and Town shall each cooperate and coordinate
with the other to arrive at a mutually satisfactory flushing schedule
which will not cause damage or unsatisfactory service within either
municipality. This may involve concurrent flushing efforts of the
system within and without the district and Village and other cooperative
and coordinated efforts. In any event, there shall be no flushing,
filling or any other high volume or pressure usage by the Town, district
or Village which may cause damage to or unsatisfactory service within
the others' municipal boundaries. In the event that such use is deemed
reasonably necessary, it shall only be done upon 72 hours prior written
notice to the other of such intended use.
E.
When required for construction or repair work, the water or sewer
district shall have the right to shut off the water or sewer connection,
and keep it shut off as long as may be necessary, and no deduction
from water or sewer bills shall be made nor damages allowed for the
time the water is shut off. Notice of such shutoff will be given when
possible.
F.
A fire main, whenever installed into any premises, shall be for sprinkler
and fire hose use only. No connection for any other use shall be made.
The customer must repair leaks in the fire main immediately. If repairs
are not made within a reasonable time, the Water Superintendent shall
notify the customer and the Public Protection Department of the New
York Fire Insurance Rating Organization, in writing, and turn off
the water until proper repairs are made by the customer.
G.
Back flow devices installed in any residence or industrial/commercial
facility shall be tested semiannually by a certified tester, and test
results shall be forwarded to the Town of Schroeppel Water Superintendent.
Any repairs required as a result of test data will be the responsibility
of the owner.
H.
No pipe or fixtures connected with the mains of the water district
shall be connected with pipes or fixtures supplying water from any
other service nor shall any apparatus that may endanger the quality
of the water supply be connected to the water district.
A.
Purpose:
(1)
To protect the public potable water supply and water districts served
by the Town of Schroeppel Water Department from the possibility of
contamination or pollution by isolating, within its customers internal
distribution system, such contaminants or pollutants which could backflow
or back siphon into the public water system.
(2)
To promote the elimination or control of existing cross-connections,
actual or potential, between its customer's in-plant potable water
system and nonpotable systems.
(3)
To provide a program and policies governing, and except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, solely at the expense of the owner of premises,
the maintenance of a continuing program of cross-connection control
which will effectively prevent the contamination or pollution of all
potable water systems by cross-connection.
B.
Responsibility.
(1)
The Department will operate a cross-connection control program, to
include the keeping of necessary records, which fulfills the requirements
of the New York State Health Department.
(2)
The owner shall allow his property to be inspected for possible cross-connections
and shall follow the provisions of the Department's program and
all applicable laws and regulations.
(3)
If the Department requires that the water district be protected by
containment, the owner shall be responsible for water quality beyond
the outlet end of the containment device and should utilize fixture
outlet protection for that purpose. He may utilize public health officials,
or personnel from the Department, or their delegated representatives,
to assist him in the survey of his facilities and to assist him in
the selection of proper fixture outlet devices and the proper installation
of these devices.
C.
Cross-connection requirements.
(1)
For new installations, engineered plans must be submitted, reviewed
and, to the extent required by applicable law, accepted by Oswego
County Health Department ("OCHD") and the New York State Department
of Health ("NYSDOH") prior to its installation and the Department's
issuance of a permit. The Department and/or OCHD will provide evaluation
and/or inspection of plans in order to determine the type of backflow
preventer, if any, that will be required, will issue permit, and perform
inspection and testing. In any case, a minimum of a dual check valve
will be required for any new construction.
(2)
For premises existing prior to the start of this program, the Department
will perform evaluations and inspections of plans and/or premises
and inform the owner by letter of any corrective action deemed necessary,
the method of achieving the correction, and the time allowed for the
correction to be made. Ordinarily 90 days will be allowed, however,
this time period may be shortened depending upon the degree of hazard
involved and the history of the device(s) in question.
(3)
The Department will not allow any cross-connection to remain unless
it is protected by an approved backflow preventer for which a permit
has been issued and which will be regularly tested to insure satisfactory
operation.
(4)
The Department shall inform the owner, by letter, of any failure
to comply by the time of the first reinspection. The Department will
allow an additional 15 days for the correction. In the event the owner
fails to comply with the necessary correction by the time of the second
reinspection, the Department will inform the owner, by letter, that
the water service to the owner's premises will be terminated
within a period not to exceed five days. In the event that the owner
informs the Department of extenuating circumstances as to why the
correction has not been made, a time extension may be granted by the
Department but in no case will exceed an additional 30 days.
(5)
If the Department determines at any time that a serious threat to
the public health exists, the water service may be terminated immediately.
(6)
The Department shall maintain a list of independent contractors who
are certified backflow device testers. All charges for these tests
will be paid by the owner of the building or property.
(7)
The Department will begin initial premises inspections to determine
the nature of existing or potential hazards during the calendar year
2011. Initial focus will be on high-hazard industries and commercial
premises.
(8)
Owner requirements, responsibilities and liabilities:
(a)
The owner shall be responsible for the elimination or protection
of all cross-connections on his premises.
(b)
The owner, after having been informed by a letter from the Department,
shall, at his expense, install, maintain, and test, or have tested,
any and all backflow preventers on his premises.
(c)
The owner shall correct any malfunction of the backflow preventer
which is revealed by periodic testing.
(d)
The owner shall inform the Department of any proposed or modified
cross-connections and also any existing cross-connections of which
the owner is aware but has not been found by the Department.
(e)
The owner shall not install a bypass around any backflow preventer
unless there is a backflow preventer of the same type on the bypass.
Owners who cannot shut down operation for testing of the device(s)
must supply additional devices necessary to allow testing to take
place.
(f)
The owner shall install backflow preventers in a manner approved
by the Department.
(g)
The owner shall install only backflow preventers approved by
the Department or the NYSDOH.
(h)
Any owner having a private well or other private water source
must have a permit if the well or source is cross-connected to the
Department's system. Permission to cross-connect may be denied
by the Department. The owner may be required to install a backflow
preventer at the service entrance if a private water source is maintained
even if it is not cross-connected to the Department's system.
(i)
In the event the owner installs plumbing to provide potable
water for domestic purposes which is on the Department's side
of the backflow preventer, such plumbing must have its own backflow
preventer installed.
(j)
The owner shall be responsible for the timely payment of all
expenses and fees whatsoever arising or resulting from the requirements
of this chapter, and including, without limitations, for permits,
annual or semiannual device testing, retesting in the case that the
device fails to operate correctly, and second reinspections for noncompliance
with Department or New York State Department of Health requirements.
(9)
Residential dual check. All new residential buildings will be required
to install a residential dual check device immediately downstream
of the water meter. Installation of this residential dual check device
on a retrofit basis on existing service lines will be instituted at
a time and at a potential cost to the owner as deemed necessary by
the Department. The owner must be aware that installation of a residential
dual check valve results in a potential closed plumbing system within
his residence. Provisions may have to be made by the owner to provide
for thermal expansion within his closed loop system, i.e., the installation
of thermal expansion devices and/or pressure relief valves.
(10)
Strainers. Except as may be, in its sole discretion, excepted
from such requirement by the Department, all new retrofit installations
of reduced pressure principle devices and double check valve backflow
preventers include the installation of strainers located immediately
upstream of the backflow device. The installation of strainers will
preclude the fouling of backflow devices due to both foreseen and
unforeseen circumstances occurring to the water districts, such as
water main repairs, water main breaks, fires, periodic cleaning and
flushing of mains, etc. These occurrences may stir up debris within
the water main that will cause fouling of backflow devices installed
without the benefit of strainers.
D.
Degree of hazard. The Department recognizes the threat to the water
districts arising from cross-connections. All threats will be classified
by degree of hazard and will require the installation of approved
reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices or double dual
check valve(s).
E.
Permits. The foregoing provisions notwithstanding, the Department
shall not permit a cross-connection within the water districts unless
it is considered necessary and cannot be eliminated without effecting
a substantial hardship on the owner.
(1)
Cross-connection permits that are required for each backflow prevention device are obtained from the Department. A fee will be charged for the initial permit and renewal of each permit in accordance with § 93-14I of this chapter.
(2)
Permits shall be renewed every two years and are nontransferable.
Permits are subject to revocation and become immediately revoked if
the owner should so change the type of cross-connection or degree
of hazard associated with the service.
(3)
A permit is not required when fixture isolation is achieved with
the utilization of a nontestable backflow preventer.
F.
Existing in-use backflow prevention devices. Any existing backflow
preventer shall be allowed by the Department to continue in service
unless the degree of hazard is such as to supersede the effectiveness
of the present backflow preventer, or result in an unreasonable risk
to the public health. Where the degree of hazard has increased, as
in the case of a residential installation converting to a business
establishment, any existing backflow preventer must be upgraded to
a reduced pressure principle device, or a reduced pressure principle
device must be installed in the event that no backflow device was
present.
G.
Periodic testing.
(1)
Reduced pressure principle backflow devices shall be tested and inspected
at least semiannually.
(2)
Periodic testing shall be performed by the Department's certified
tester, his delegated representative or by any NYSDOH certified backflow
prevention device tester and will be required for the initial permit
and each permit renewal.
(3)
The testing shall be conducted during the Department's regular
business hours. Exceptions to this, when at the request of the owner,
may require additional charges to cover the increased costs to the
Department.
(4)
Any backflow preventer which fails during a periodic test will be
repaired or replaced. When repairs are necessary, upon completion
of the repair, the device will be retested at the owner's expense
to insure correct operation. High-hazard situations will not be allowed
to continue unprotected if the backflow preventer fails the test and
cannot be repaired immediately. In other situations, a compliance
date of not more than 30 days after the test date will be established.
The owner is responsible for spare parts, repair tools, or a replacement
device. Parallel installation of two devices is an effective means
of the owner insuring that uninterrupted water service during testing
or repair of devices and is strongly recommended when the owner desires
such continuity.
(5)
Backflow prevention devices will be tested more frequently than specified
above, in cases where there is a history of test failures and the
Department feels that, due to the degree of hazard involved, additional
testing is warranted. Cost of the additional tests will be borne by
the owner.
I.
Fees and charges. The Department will publish a list of fees or charges
for the following services or permits on, at least, an annual basis,
it being the intent of this chapter to require, where reasonably capable
of determination, and to ensure a respective owner incurs all expenses
and fees related to compliance with and enforcement of the provisions
hereof, such fees to be amended from time to time to ensure same reimburses
the Town for its actual costs and expenses incurred. The foregoing
notwithstanding, all such charges made the responsibility of an owner
hereunder are to be assessed against such owner and the collection
thereof enforced by all available legal rights and remedies; provided,
however, that the Town has, as one such right and remedy, the legal
authority to lien the property subject thereof for such expense(s),
including penalties and interest at the statutory permitted rate.
The current fee schedule is as follows:
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Permit
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$150
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Permit renewals
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$100
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Testing fees
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$100
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Retesting fees
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$100
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Fee for reinspection
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$75
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Charges for after-hours inspections or tests (normal rate +
travel time)* 1.5
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A.
Any person or corporation doing or permitting to be done on premises
controlled by said person or corporation any act or thing forbidden
by this chapter, or omitting or failing to do or perform any act or
thing required by this chapter, and where no penalty for such act
or failure to act is herein before provided, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment
not to exceed three months, or both, for each act or omission, and
a person or corporation so violating this chapter shall be liable
for all loss and damage suffered as a result of such violation and
shall further forfeit and pay to the Town a civil penalty not exceeding
$1,000 for the collection of which the Town Board may maintain an
action in any court of competent jurisdiction. Despite the remedies
and penalties herein provided, the Town Board may in any appropriate
case bring an action to enjoin any person or corporation from violating
any and all of the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Wherever the Town of Schroeppel has entered into a contract with
the Village of Phoenix for water or sewer services to a district,
to the extent any such provisions are in direct contradiction to any
of the provisions hereof, such contract provisions shall control and
prevail.
