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Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning
of terms used in this Article shall be as follows:
A public water system which serves at least fifteen (15)
service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five (25)
residents on a year-round basis.
Any actual or potential connection or structural arrangement
between a public water system and any other source or system through
which it is possible to introduce into any part of the public water
system and used water, industrial fluid, gas or substance other than
the intended potable water with which the system is supplied. Bypass
arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover
devices and any other temporary or permanent devices through which,
or because of which, backflow can or may occur are considered cross-connections.
Any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation,
or group.
The negative logarithm of the concentration of hydrogen ions
in an aqueous solution.
A system for provision to the public of piped water for human
consumption, if the system has at least fifteen (15) service connections
or regularly serves at least twenty-five (25) individuals daily at
least sixty (60) days out of the year. The system includes any collection,
treatment, storage or distribution facilities used in connection with
the system. A public water system is either a community water system
or a non-community water system.
A sewer which carries sewage and to which storm, surface
and ground water are not intentionally admitted.
Each individual connection of a user to a water main or pipe
for the purpose of conveying water to a point of use.
Any water line or pipe connected to a public water supply's
distribution main or pipe that conveys water to a point of use. Each
service line is owned and maintained by the customer beginning at
the customer's side of the meter.
Is mandatory; MAY — Is permissive.
All piping, conduits, valves, hydrants, storage facilities,
pumps and other appurtenances, excluding service connections, which
serve to deliver water from a water treatment plant or source to the
public.
Any water main line or pipe which conveys water to a point
of use from a water treatment plant, source, or water storage facility.
Water mains are owned and maintained by the City.
A water volume measuring and recording device furnished and/or
installed by the City or furnished and/or installed by a user and
approved by the City. Each individual service connection shall have
a water meter.
A facility which uses specific processes such as sedimentation,
coagulation, filtration, disinfection, aeration, oxidation, ion exchange,
fluoridation, or other processes which serve to add components or
to alter or remove contaminants from a water supply source.
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No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently
break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or tamper with any structure,
appurtenance, or equipment which is part of the public water system.
Any person violating this provision shall be subject to immediate
arrest under charge of disorderly conduct.
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All buildings hereafter constructed in the City for human habitation or occupancy or which are used in any manner by the general public shall be connected to the water system of the City. Said connection shall be made at or near the property line. The property owner shall pay a connection fee under the provisions of Section 705.010 and set out in Chapter 150, Table A of Title I of this Code for each tract or parcel or lot connected with the City water main; it being the intent that each connection shall serve but one (1) dwelling house, establishment or separate building. This charge shall be made to persons, firms or corporations who are the owners of real estate located within the corporate limits of the City.
[Ord. No. 972 §§1
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A.
The
Mayor and City Clerk of this City are hereby authorized to enter into
a contract with persons owning real estate outside, but adjacent to,
the corporate limits or service mains of this City to furnish water
service to such person or persons upon the following conditions:
2.
The applicant shall pay the cost of all water lines required to connect
with the main belonging to the City.
3.
The applicant shall authorize the City to locate on the premises
of applicant a meter and meter box, the cost of which, together with
the repairs of same, shall be borne by the City, and applicant shall
grant the City the right to enter upon such premises to install, repair,
replace and the right to read same at any and all reasonable times.
4.
Applicant shall agree to pay the charges fixed by the Board of Aldermen
for said City by ordinance for water use by said applicant-consumer
as shown by the meter, the statement for which shall be tendered by
the City, and the applicant shall further agree to comply with all
ordinances providing for the payment of bills, rates charged and shall
grant the City the right to discontinue the furnishing of water for
the failure of the applicant-consumer to abide by the provisions of
the ordinances.
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No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with
or opening into, use, alter, or disturb any public water system or
appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit approved
by the Board of Aldermen.
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All costs and expenses incident to the installation of the service
line from the connection at the meter servicing the residence shall
be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the City from any
loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the
installation of the water service.
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A.
A separate
and independent service connection shall be provided for every building.
B.
The
applicant for a public water system connection permit shall notify
the City Administrator when service line is ready for inspection and
connection to the water system. The connection shall be made under
the supervision of the City Administrator or his representative.
C.
All
excavations for public water system improvements, replacements or
repairs shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so
as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways,
and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall
be restored in a manner satisfactory to the City.
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All subdividers and other parties connecting to the public water
supply of the City of Concordia, Missouri, through mains in the water
distribution system shall first submit to the Missouri Division of
Health plans, specifications and construction procedures in order
to protect the public health, sanitation and welfare of the residents
and shall have written approval of the said Missouri Department of
Natural Resources, as set forth under authority of Section 640.115,
RSMo., and present same to the City of Concordia prior to starting
any construction.
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All subdividers and other parties connecting to the public water
supply of the City of Concordia, Missouri, through mains in the water
distribution system shall first submit plans and specifications to
the Division of Insurance for their approval of the size and type
of water mains, fire hydrants, etc., to conform to Class Six Fire
Rating as is now in effect and shall be in effect as population increases
in the City of Concordia, Missouri, to protect the safety and welfare
of the residents of the City, and said subdivider or other parties
shall present the written approval of said agency to the City of Concordia,
Missouri, prior to starting any construction.
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A.
The
minimum requirements for water mains in the City of Concordia shall
be as follows:
1.
Approval of the Department of Natural Resources on kind and size
used.
2.
Approval of the Division of Insurance of Missouri on kind and size
used.
3.
Cast-iron pipe. 18000/40000 Physical Class 22 in
sizes four (4) inches through fourteen (14) inches Laying Condition
B Manufacturer's Recommendations.
4.
Ductile-iron pipe. Four (4) inches and six (6) inches
Class 3, eight (8) inches and through fourteen (14) inches Class 3
Laying Condition B Manufacturer's Recommendations.
5.
Plastic pipe. All pipe six (6) inches and over shall
be Class 200#, under six (6) inches Class 250#; shall bear the seal
of the National Sanitation Foundation for rigid plastic polyvinyl
chloride pipe for potable water and shall have roll on or push type
joints. Ring type pipe shall be measured to IPS dimension and manufacturer's
installation recommendations.
6.
Plastic pipe shall not be hauled, handled or installed when the temperature
is less than thirty-five degrees Fahrenheit (35°F).
7.
All fittings and valves shall conform to AWWA and Fire Underwriters
Standards.
8.
All pipe shall be laid with a minimum of three and one-half (3½)
feet of cover from the final proposed grade.
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A.
The
City Administrator and other duly authorized employees of the City
bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to
enter all properties for the purposes of inspection, observation,
measurement, sampling, and testing in accordance with the provisions
of this Article.
B.
While performing the necessary work on private properties referred to in Subsection (A) above, the City Administrator or duly authorized employees of the City shall observe all safety rules applicable to the premises established by the company and the company shall be held harmless for injury or death to the City employees and the City shall indemnify the company against loss or damage to its property by City employees and against liability claims and demands for personal injury or property damage asserted against the company and growing out of the gauging and sampling operation, except as such may be caused by negligence or failure of the company to maintain safe conditions.
C.
The
City Administrator and other duly authorized employees of the City
bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to
enter all private properties through which the City holds a duly negotiated
easement for the purposes of, but not limited to, inspection, observation,
measurement, sampling, repair, and maintenance of any portion of the
public water system lying within said easement. All entry and subsequent
work, if any, on said easement shall be done in full accordance with
the terms of the duly negotiated easement pertaining to the private
property involved.
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A.
Any
person found to be violating any provision of this Article, except
"tampering" as defined earlier in this Article, shall be served by
the City with written notice stating the nature of the violation and
provided a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof.
The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice,
permanently cease all violations.
B.
Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for in Subsection (A) of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in the amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation.
C.
Each
twenty-four (24) hour period in which any such violation shall continue
shall be deemed a separate offense.
D.
Any
person violating any of the provisions of this Article shall become
liable to the City for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned the
City by reason of such violation.
