[Code 1974, § 111A-6.1; Ord. No. 2001-18, 12-4-2001]
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this division,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Water from a private system, waste or other contaminants
entering a public water supply system due to a reversal of flow.
A connection or arrangement of piping or appurtenances through
which a backflow could occur.
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Cross reference: Definitions generally, § 1-2.
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[Code 1974, § 111A-6.2; Ord. No. 2001-18, 12-4-2001]
(a)
A cross connection shall not be made between the public water supply
system and a private water system.
(b)
A cross connection shall not be made between the public water supply
system and piping which may contain sanitary waste or a chemical contaminant.
(c)
A cross connection shall not be made between the public water supply
system and piping immersed in a tank or vessel which may contain a
contaminant.
(d)
A cross connection shall not be made between the public water supply
system and a water pipe or extension thereto terminating in a tank,
vessel, fixture, or appliance which may contain water or other liquids
of questionable quality, waste or other contaminant and which is unprotected
against backflow.
[Code 1974, § 111A-6.3; Ord. No. 2001-18, 12-4-2001]
The Township adopts by reference the Water Supply Cross-Connection
Rules of the Michigan Department of Public Health being R 325.11401
to R 325.11407 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
[Code 1974, § 111A-6.4; Ord. No. 2001-18, 12-4-2001]
It shall be the duty of the designated enforcing agency for
the Township under the state plumbing code to cause inspections to
be made of all properties served by the public water supply where
cross connections with the public water supply is deemed possible.
The frequency of inspections and reinspections based on potential
health hazards involved shall be as established by the designated
enforcing agency for the Township under the state plumbing code and
as approved by the state department of public health.
[Code 1974, § 111A-6.5; Ord. No. 2001-18, 12-4-2001]
The representatives of the designated enforcing agency for the
Township under the state plumbing code shall have the right to enter
at any reasonable time any property served by a connection to the
public water supply system of the Township for the purpose of inspecting
the piping system or systems thereof for cross connections. On request,
the owner, lessee, or occupant of any property so served shall furnish
to the inspection agency any pertinent information regarding the piping
system or systems on such property. The refusal of such information
or refusal of access, when requested, shall be deemed evidence of
the presence of cross connections.
[Code 1974, § 111A-6.6; Ord. No. 2001-18, 12-4-2001]
The Township Department of Public Works and Engineering is hereby
authorized and directed to discontinue water service after reasonable
notice to any property wherein any connection in violation of this
article exists and to take such other precautionary measures deemed
necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water
supply system. Water service to such property shall not be restored
until the cross connection has been eliminated in compliance with
the provisions of this article.
[Code 1974, § 111A-6.7; Ord. No. 2001-18, 12-4-2001]
The potable water supply made available on the properties served
by the public water supply shall be protected from possible contamination
as specified by this article and by the state plumbing code. Any water
outlet which could be used for potable or domestic purposes and which
is not supplied by the potable system must be labeled in a conspicuous
manner as:
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WATER UNSAFE FOR DRINKING
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