[Amended 6-3-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-06]
Water utility rates and rules are those rates and rules are authorized by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
[Amended 6-3-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-06; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Government, Art. V)]
No claims shall be paid by the Village as a Water Utility for damage to any pipe, fixture or appurtenance due to interrupted water supply, variation of pressure, or damage of any nature caused by turning the water supply off or for the extension, alteration or repair of any water main or supply, or for the discontinuance of the supply of water to any premises because of violation of any rules or regulations of the Utility or Village ordinances. No claims shall be allowed because of interruption of the supply caused by breaking pipes or machinery or stoppage for repairs, alterations or additions to the plant or system or because of fire or other emergency, and no refund shall be allowed to consumers for any temporary suspension of supply.
[Amended 6-3-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-06; 9-7-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-13; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Government, Art. V)]
Upon receiving state approval, the Water Utility is authorized and directed to provide the means and to proceed with the introduction of approximately 0.7 parts of fluoride to every million parts of water being distributed in the water supply system of the Village.
[Amended 6-3-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-06]
(1)
Purpose: to prevent unused and/or improperly constructed wells from serving as a passage for contaminated surface or near-surface waters or other materials to reach the usable groundwater. These wells shall be properly filled and sealed.
(2)
Coverage. All private wells located on any premises which is served by the public water system of the Village shall be properly filled. Only those wells for which a well operation permit has been granted by the Utility may be exempted from this requirement, subject to conditions of maintenance and operation.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Government, Art. V)]
(3)
Well operation permits. A permit may be granted to a well owner to operate a well for a period not to exceed one year if the following requirements are met. Application shall be made on forms provided by the Utility.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Government, Art. V)]
(a)
The well and pump installation meet the requirements of Ch. NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code, and a well constructor's report is on file with the Department of Natural Resources, or certification of the acceptability of the well has been granted by the Private Water Supply Section of the Department of Natural Resources.
(b)
The well has a history of producing safe water and presently produces bacteriologically safe water as evidenced by three samplings two weeks apart.
(c)
The proposed use of the well can be justified as being necessary in addition to water provided by the public water system.
(d)
No physical connection shall exist between the piping of the public water system and the private well.
(4)
Abandonment. Wells to be abandoned shall be filled according to the procedures outlined in Ch. NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code. The pump and piping shall be removed and the well checked for obstructions prior to plugging. Any obstruction or liner shall be removed.
(5)
Reports and inspections. A well abandonment report shall be submitted by the well owner to the Department of Natural Resources on forms provided by that agency. The report shall be submitted immediately upon completion of the filling of the well. The filling shall be observed by a representative of the Village.
[Added 5-2-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-02]
Chapters NR 810 and SPS 382, Wis. Adm. Code, require protection for the public water system from contamination due to backflow of contaminants through the water service connection. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources requires the development and implementation of a comprehensive cross-connection control program to effectively prevent the contamination of potable water systems.
(1)
Definition of cross-connection. A "cross-connection" is defined as any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable water from the Village's public water system, and the other of which contains 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, with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems.
(2)
Unprotected cross-connections prohibited. No person, firm, or corporation may establish or maintain, or permit to be established or maintained, any unprotected cross-connection. Cross-connections shall be protected as required in Ch. SPS 382, Wis. Adm. Code.
(3)
Inspection. The Utility may inspect, or arrange for an inspection of, property served by the public water system for cross-connections. The frequency of inspections shall be established by the Utility in accordance with the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Any unprotected cross-connections identified by the inspection shall be promptly corrected. Failure to promptly correct an unprotected cross-connection shall be sufficient cause for the Utility to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under Subsection (6) of this section.
(4)
Right of entry. Upon presentation of credentials, a representative of the Utility shall have the right to request entry, at any reasonable time, to a property served by a connection to the public water system for the purpose of inspecting the property for cross-connections. Refusing entry to the Utility representative shall be sufficient cause for the Utility to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under Subsection (6) of this section. If entry is refused, a special inspection warrant under § 66.0119, Wis. Stats., may be obtained.
(5)
Provision of requested information. The Utility may request an owner, lessee, or occupant of property served by a connection to the public water system to furnish pertinent information regarding the piping systems on the property. Refusing to provide requested information shall be sufficient cause for the Utility to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under Subsection (6) of this section.
(6)
Discontinuation of water for violation. The Utility may discontinue water service to any property wherein any unprotected connection in violation of this section exists, and take other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water system. Water service may be discontinued only after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing under Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., except as provided in Subsection (7) of this section. Water service to the property shall not be restored until the unprotected cross-connection has been eliminated.
(7)
Emergency discontinuance. If it is determined by the Utility that an unprotected cross-connection or emergency endangers public health, safety, or welfare, and requires immediate action, and if a written finding to that effect is filed with the Village Clerk and delivered to the customer's premises, water service may be immediately discontinued. The customer shall have an opportunity for hearing under Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., within 10 days of the emergency discontinuance. Water service to the property shall not be restored until the unprotected cross-connection has been eliminated.