[Ord. No. 133 §1, 6-24-1991]
A. 
The purpose of the Article is:
1. 
To ban the use of lead materials in the public drinking water system and private plumbing connected to the public drinking water system; and
2. 
To protect City residents from lead contamination in the City's public drinking water system and their own private plumbing systems.
[Ord. No. 133 §2, 6-24-1991]
This Article shall apply to all premises served by the public drinking water system of the City of Stockton or privately owned water systems within the City of Stockton that has the possibility of supplying water or making water available to any member of the general public.
[Ord. No. 133 §3, 6-24-1991]
A. 
This Article is to be reasonably interpreted by the Supervisor of Public Works. The intent is to bar the use of lead base material in the construction or modification of the City's drinking water system or private plumbing connected to the City system. The cooperation of all consumers is required to implement the lead ban.
B. 
If, in the judgment of the Supervisor of Public Works or his/her authorized representative, lead base materials have been used in new construction or modification after July 8, 1991, due notice shall be given to the consumer. The consumer shall immediately comply by having the lead base materials removed from the plumbing system and replaced with lead free materials. If the lead base materials are not removed from the plumbing system, the Supervisor of Public Works shall have the right to discontinue water service to the premises.
[Ord. No. 133 §4, 6-24-1991]
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Article:
CUSTOMER
Any person who receives water from a public water system, except those persons receiving water for resale.
LEAD BASE MATERIALS
Any material containing lead in excess of the quantities specified in the definition below.
LEAD FREE
1. 
When used with respect to solder and flux, refers to solders and flux containing not more that two-tenths of one percent (0.2%) lead; and
2. 
When used with respect to pipes and pipe fittings, refers to pipes and pipe fittings containing not more than eight percent (8%) lead.
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.
[Ord. No. 133 §5, 6-24-1991]
A. 
No water service connection shall be installed or maintained to any premises where lead base materials were used in new construction or modification of the drinking water plumbing after July 8, 1991.
B. 
If a premises is found to be in violation of Subsection (A), water service shall be discontinued until such time that the drinking water plumbing is lead free.
C. 
Violation of this Article may be prosecuted and result in penalties pursuant to Section 100.220.