[R.O. 2006 §705.010; Ord. No. 98.41 §2(25-2), 10-15-1998; Ord. No. 07.31 §1, 6-7-2007; Ord. No. 10.25 §1, 6-21-2010]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
APPLICANT
Any person, persons, firm, corporation, partnership, agency or institution applying for connection to the public water system.
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials.
AWWA
American Water Works Association.[1]
BUILDING SERVICE LINE
Extension of the water supply line from the water service connection to the building.
BUILDING WATER PIPING
Water piping within a building.
CORPORATION TAP
A type of tap that is made directly into a water main.
CUSTOMER
Any person who receives water from a public water system.
FLUORIDE
A naturally occurring element that is introduced into the City's public water system that promotes optimal dental health.
INSPECTION
A review of the work performed by others and conducted by the Building Official or his/her designee to ensure compliance with the City and other applicable codes.
IPC
International Plumbing Code.
MDNR
Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
MULTI-COMMERCIAL
A building designed for or occupied exclusively by two (2) or more commercial entities (i.e., office, retail, professional) not individually metered.
MULTI-FAMILY/MULTI-RESIDENTIAL
A building designed for or occupied exclusively by two (2) or more families, not individually metered.
POTABLE WATER
Water available for human consumption free from impurities in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects.
PRIVATE POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
A water system, other than the City's public water system, which provides potable water.
PROPERTY OWNER
Any person, persons, developer, business, partnership, corporation, holding company, agency or institution in whose name the lot, parcel or business is legally titled and recorded.
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
A system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if such system has at least fifteen (15) service connections or regularly serves an average of at least twenty-five (25) individuals daily at least sixty (60) days per calendar year. Such system includes any collection, treatment, storage or distribution facilities used in connection with such system.
REVENUE
That portion of the total customer charge collected, which is designated for operation and maintenance, including replacement purposes, and shall be deposited in a separate fund.
SERVICE MAIN
The water service line from the water main to the customer's property line including the meter box, water meter and shut-off valve at the meter set.
TAP FEE
A one-time fee paid for each water service connection.
WATER
Water pumped from various pumping stations, wells or towers to customers.
WATER FLUORIDATION
The process of adjusting the fluoride content of fluoride-deficient water in the community's water supply to the recommended level for the prevention of tooth decay. Acceptable level ranges are from seven-tenths (.7) to one and two-tenths (1.2) parts fluoride to one million (1,000,000) parts water.
WATER IMPACT FEE
A one-time developmental charge for connecting to the City water system.
WATER MAIN
A distribution main owned and operated by the City designed to transport potable water from source to customers.
WATER METER
A mechanical device or devices used to measure and record the quantity of water used by the customer.
WATER PERMIT
A written document issued by the Building Official or his/her designee authorizing work to be performed.
WATER PURVEYOR
A supplier furnishing potable water to customers through a distribution system.
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION
The connection of the service line to the water main. The connection includes the meter setup, water tap or tee ("T"), and the shut-off valve.
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Editor’s Note: The former definition of “BOCA,” which immediately followed this definition, was repealed by Ord. No. 19.76, 11-21-2019.
[R.O. 2006 §705.020; Ord. No. 98.41 §3(25-3), 10-15-1998]
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish rules and regulations that will provide for the delivery of safe drinking water and water for fire protection to the citizens of Osage Beach; to provide regulations and design standards for the operation of all private water systems operating within the City; to provide for water connections to the public water system when certain private systems fail; to provide for the connection of building service lines to new water mains; to provide for equitable distribution of the costs of the City's public water system; and to provide procedures for complying with the requirements contained herein and other applicable Codes.
[R.O. 2006 §705.030; Ord. No. 98.41 §4(25-4), 10-15-1998]
A. 
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the distribution of all potable water from City facilities and connection requirements for private water systems. This Chapter provides for use of the City's public water system, regulation of construction, control of the quantity and quality of the water distributed, water fluoridation, water treatment and testing, connection and user charges, equitable distribution of costs, inspection of the water service connections, issuance of water permits, minimum water connection requirements, and enforcement provisions.
B. 
This Chapter shall apply to all customers within the City and to customers located outside the City limits who are, by contract or agreement with the City, customers of the City's public water system.
C. 
Property owners shall be required to comply with all provisions of this Chapter when applying for connection to the City water facilities necessary to serve their development.
[R.O. 2006 §705.040; Ord. No. 98.41 §5(25-5), 10-15-1998]
Public notice shall be given in accordance with applicable provisions of the City ordinances, State and Federal law prior to adoption of any amendments of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2006 §705.050; Ord. No. 98.41 §6(25-6), 10-15-1998]
A. 
The Building Official or his/her designee shall be permitted to enter private properties at any reasonable time, for the purposes of observation, measurement, testing, sampling, and inspection of meters, unauthorized cross-connections, backflow prevention devices and all other water fixtures, lines and appurtenances for the use of water whenever deemed necessary to ensure that there is no contamination, pollution to the City's water facilities, or violations of the City's rules and regulations.
B. 
While performing the necessary work on private properties referred to in this Section, the Building Official or his/her designee shall observe all safety rules.
C. 
Should any customer refuse to allow the Building Official or his/her designee such access as prescribed in this Chapter, water service may be disconnected.
[R.O. 2006 §705.060; Ord. No. 98.41 §7(25-7), 10-15-1998]
A. 
Any property owner found in violation of this Chapter or any requirement of a water permit issued hereunder may be served with a written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for compliance. Any such notice given shall be in writing and served in person or by registered or certified mail. The notice shall be sent to the last address of the violator known to the inspector. Where the address is unknown, service may be made upon the owner of record of the property involved. If satisfactory action is not taken in the time allotted by the notice, this Section shall be implemented.
B. 
Any owner or owner(s) who continues to violate the provisions and requirements of this Chapter beyond the time limit provided for in this Section, or refuses to take immediate action to correct an improperly functioning water service main, shall be guilty of an offense or may be subject to disconnection from the City's public water system and a reconnection fee.
[R.O. 2006 §705.070; Ord. No. 98.41 §8(25-8), 10-15-1998]
The City reserves the right to shut-off water service for the purpose of making extensions, repairs or handling emergencies. The City will make every reasonable attempt to notify customers in advance of service interruptions.
[R.O. 2006 §705.090; Ord. No. 98.41 §10(25-10), 10-15-1998; Ord. No. 99.35 §1, 1-6-2000]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, allow, deposit, or permit to be deposited, discharged, any contaminant, pollutant, spillage or leakage into the public water system.
B. 
The cost of connecting to the public water system shall be the total obligation of the customer except under the following circumstances:
1. 
During such time as the City is installing a new water main into an area previously unserved by City owned public water lines, property owners with existing business or residential facilities on the property may be connected without charge for the connection permit, meter setup fees or impact fees provided they sign a connection agreement prior to the beginning of the construction contract.
2. 
During such time as the City is installing a new water main into an area previously unserved by City owned public water lines, vacant individual residential lots may be connected without charge for the connection permit, meter setup fees, and impact fees provided they sign a connection agreement prior to the beginning of the construction contract. A minimum size meter of five-eighths (5/8) inch will be installed at the time the building permit is issued and the owner will be billed the minimum monthly service fee for the meter size. Such waiver of fees will only apply to those property owners who have applied for water service prior to the beginning of the construction contract and billing for the service will begin at the time of acceptance of the water main. In the event the owner fails to continue the payment for a period of three (3) months from the time of initial billing, the agreement will be considered void and full hookup and impact fees will be charged when the building permit is applied for. The City will give property owners more than sufficient notification of the new water line extension and application deadline. However, since the City will have made every reasonable attempt to notify all property owners and publicized the upcoming extension and application deadline, no special provisions will be made for property owners who claim they were not notified or given ample time to apply.
C. 
Such waiver of fees as defined in Subsection (B)(1) of this Section is conditional upon property owners providing easements necessary for the construction or extension of the water system. When extending new water mains the City will make every reasonable attempt to construct them in the right-of-way or as close as possible to the right-of-way.
[R.O. 2006 §705.100; Ord. No. 98.41 §11(25-11), 10-15-1998]
A. 
The City does not guarantee a sufficient or uniform pressure, or an uninterrupted supply of water, and customers are cautioned to provide sufficient storage of water where an absolutely uninterrupted supply must be ensured, such as for steam boilers, domestic hot water, etc.
B. 
In areas where pressure is low, the customer shall, if he/she desires a higher pressure than furnished at the mains of the City, install at his/her own expense a tank or booster pump, of a type approved by the Building Official.
C. 
Where the pressure to a customer's premises is greater than he/she wishes, it shall be their responsibility to install the proper regulating device to reduce the pressure to the extent desired.
D. 
The City shall have the right to require the adjustment, modification, or removal of any quick opening or closing valve or other device installed in a premises, the operation of which results in an unreasonable fluctuation of pressure or damage in the City's water system.