A.
The regulations provided in this article shall apply within the corporate
limits of the Town of Galena, Maryland, as now or hereafter defined.
In addition, these regulations shall apply to any premises which may
be permitted to connect to the water and sewer system maintained or
owned by the Town of Galena, Maryland.
B.
Water from the system of the Town of Galena, Maryland, may be used
for all residential, business, industrial, agricultural and public
purposes. The Mayor and Council of Galena reserves the right to impose
at any time such restrictions on the use of water as in its judgment
may appear necessary.
A.
The Town of Galena shall not extend its water or sewer systems beyond
the Town limits except in accordance with permits which have been
properly obtained from the Town.
B.
The extension of all public water mains shall be done by the Town
of Galena or under direct supervision of the Town. All extensions
of the public water mains and necessary fittings, valves and fire
hydrants shall be done at the expense of the owners of the property
to be served by such water extensions. The Mayor and Council shall
determine the size and specifications of all pipe, fire hydrants and
all necessary fittings and valves.
[Amended 5-3-1993 by Ord.
No. 93-03; 7-1-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-02]
The connection charges to the water and sewer mains of the Town
of Galena, service rates for water and sewer and all other appropriate
charges, including interest, will be determined by the Mayor and Council
from time to time by resolution. This authorization includes the authority
to establish a standard minimum amount to each property based upon
a certain fee and to charge for water usage above the standard so
established. All cost of materials and labor for installation of water
and sewer mains will be the expense of the property owner; complying
with the Town and the State Department of Environment specifications
and supervision. All lines from the main, to and including the curb
box, will become the property of the Town.
[Amended 2-5-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-01]
A.
No water supply system or water mains shall be constructed or operated
by any person or persons, firm, corporation, limited liability company,
entity, institution, or community, whether upon private premises or
otherwise, within the corporate limits of Galena.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, limited liability company,
entity or corporation to use, handle, tamper with, obstruct, interfere
with, deface, or destroy any of the property of the Mayor and Council
of Galena, including pipes, fittings, fireplugs, pumps, engines, appliances,
wires, meters, or other fixtures or equipment owned or used by the
Town in the construction and operation of its water systems, except
under such rules and regulations as the Mayor and Council may adopt.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, limited liability company,
entity or corporation to maliciously, willfully, or negligently break,
damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any structure, appurtenance,
or equipment which is part of the sewerage system.
