[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:
Any person, persons, firm, corporation, partnership, agency
or institution applying for connection to the public water system.
American Society for Testing and Materials.
American Water Works Association.[1]
Extension of the water supply line from the water service
connection to the building.
Water piping within a building.
A type of tap that is made directly into a water main.
Any person who receives water from a public water system.
A naturally occurring element that is introduced into the
City's public water system that promotes optimal dental health.
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.
International Plumbing Code.
Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
A building designed for or occupied exclusively by two (2)
or more commercial entities (i.e., office, retail, professional) not
individually metered.
A building designed for or occupied exclusively by two (2)
or more families, not individually metered.
Water available for human consumption free from impurities
in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects.
A water system, other than the City's public water system,
which provides potable water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A one-time fee paid for each water service connection.
Water pumped from various pumping stations, wells or towers
to customers.
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.
A one-time developmental charge for connecting to the City
water system.
A distribution main owned and operated by the City designed
to transport potable water from source to customers.
A mechanical device or devices used to measure and record
the quantity of water used by the customer.
A written document issued by the Building Official or his/her
designee authorizing work to be performed.
A supplier furnishing potable water to customers through
a distribution system.
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.
[1]
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.
