[Ord. 149, 9/4/1984, § 1]
Any type of water, including fresh water, well water, brackish
water, waste water or reclaimed waste water.
Water containing more than 1,000 parts per million of dissolved
salts.
The Commission created by the Delaware River Basin Compact,
Act of July 7, 1961, P.L. 518, 32 P.S. § 815.101.
Water withdrawn from surface or ground water which has not
been previously used, other than brackish water.
Waste water which has been treated to allow reuse.
Water which has previously used for industrial, municipal,
domestic, or other purposes, and has not been returned to the surface
or ground water source.
Water from public or private wells situated within the Borough
of Dublin.
[Ord. 149, 9/4/1984, § 2]
These regulations shall apply to all water uses
within the Borough of Dublin, including both users of public and private
wells.
[Ord. 149, 9/4/1984, § 3]
1.
The following water uses are declared non-essential
and are prohibited within the Borough:
A.
The use of well water for watering lawns.
B.
The use of well water for irrigation and watering
of outdoor gardens, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs or other outdoor
plants, except:
(1)
Agricultural irrigation for the production of
food and fiber or the maintenance of livestock.
(2)
The use of well water by commercial nurseries
at the minimum level necessary to maintain stock, to the extent that
sources of water, other than fresh water, adequate to supply needs
are not available or feasible to use.
(3)
The use of well water at the minimum rate necessary
to implement revegetation following earth moving, where such revegetation
is required pursuant to an approved erosion and sedimentation control
plan adopted pursuant to state law or regulation, to the extent that
sources of water, other than fresh water, adequate to supply needs
are not available or feasible to use.
C.
The use of well water for washing paved surfaces such
as streets, rods, sidewalks, driveways, garages, parking areas, tennis
courts and patios.
D.
The use of any water for ornamental purposes including
fountains, artificial water falls and reflecting pools.
E.
The use of well water for washing or cleaning of automobiles,
trucks, other motor vehicles and trailers, except:
G.
The use of fire hydrants by fire companies for testing
fire apparatus and for fire department drills except as deemed necessary
in the interest of public safety and specifically approved by the
Borough Council.
H.
The use of water for flushing sewers or hydrants by
municipalities or any other person except as specifically found necessary
and approved in the interest of public health or safety by the Borough.
I.
The serving of water in restaurants, clubs or eating
places unless specifically requested by a customer.
J.
The use of any water to refill air conditioning cooling
towers after draining, except:
K.
The use of well water to fill private residential
swimming pools, except: swimming pools operated by health care facilities
used in relation to patient care and rehabilitation, upon approval
by Borough Council.
[Ord. 149, 9/4/1984, § 4; as amended
by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004]
1.
Any person, partnership or corporation who or which
shall violate the provisions of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof,
be sentenced to a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in
default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment
not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation is continued shall
constitute a separate offense. All fines collected for the violation
of this Part shall be paid over to the Borough.
2.
Such fines and penalties may be collected by suit
or summary proceeding brought in the name of the Borough before any
district justice.
[Ord. 149, 9/4/1984, § 5]
These regulations shall remain if effect until
terminated by action of the Dublin Borough Council.
[Ord. 149, 9/4/1984, § 6; as amended
by Ord. 195, 3/5/1990, § 1]
The Borough Manager shall be charged with the
duty and responsibility of administering the provisions of this Part.
In the event that a question shall arise which is not clearly covered
by the express provisions of this Part the Borough Manager shall interpret
this Part in light of the purpose and intent of this Part and the
effect that any proposed usage of well water would have on the purpose
of conserving water for the benefit of all Borough residents. At such
times as the water level in Well No. 1 is high enough (less than 100
feet), as per the Delaware River Basin Commission ("DRBC") docket,
all uses otherwise prohibited by this Part are permitted by persons
using hand-held, automatic shut-off (water-saving) devices. The Borough
Manager may advise the public of the times such use is and is not
permitted by posting a notice on the door of the Borough Office, or
by other means, including the police. Any person aggrieved by the
interpretation and decision of the Borough Manager may request a hearing
before Borough Council.
[Ord. 159, 10/6/1986, § 1]
No water from public or private systems shall be used for internal or external use for any residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, governmental or public building or structure of any kind which is constructed or remodeled and in which plumbing, water piping or water fixtures are to be installed, extended or altered in any way, and for which a building permit is required to be obtained from Dublin Borough (or would be required but for any exemption from a permit requirement for public or governmental agencies), unless the new, extended or altered plumbing, water piping and other water using fixtures therein conform to the requirements and standards of § 26-214 of this Part.
[Ord. 159, 10/6/1986, § 2]
No new plumbing, piping or water fixtures shall
discharge water into any Borough street or drainage. (Sump pumps,
washers, etc.) All properties, upon transfer, shall be brought into
compliance with this section.
[Ord. 159, 10/6/1986, § 3; as amended
by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004]
1.
Each resident or owner of existing property in Dublin
Borough shall install in the water closets water conserving devices,
such as toilet dams, plastic containers filled with water, plastic
bags such as those in the DEP water conservation kit, or other suitable
water-conserving devices, so that one gallon of water is displaced
in the tank, thereby saving a minimum of one gallon per flush cycle.
[Ord. 159, 10/6/1986, § 4; as amended
by Ord. 165, 8/3/1987]
1.
Water Closets Operated by Flush Tanks. The water consumption
of water closets operated by flush tanks shall not exceed an average
of 1.5 gallons per flush cycle over a range of test pressures from
20 to 80 psig. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the flushing
test requirements cited in the ANSI A112.19.2M-1981 Vitreous China
Plumbing Fixtures Standard. (Appendix "A.")
2.
Water Closets and Urinals Operated by Flushometers.
A.
Water closet water consumption shall not exceed an
average of three gallons per flush cycle over a range of test pressures
from 20 to 80 psig or a maximum of 3.5 gallons per flush cycle at
any one test pressure. The flushometer shall be adjusted according
to manufacturer's specifications. The fixture shall perform in accordance
with the flushing test requirements cited in the ANSI A112.19.2M-1981
Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures Standard.
B.
Urinal water consumption shall not exceed an average
of 1.0 gallons per flush cycle over a range of test pressures from
20 to 80 psig or a maximum of 1.5 gallons per flush cycle at any one
test pressure. The flushometer shall be adjusted according to manufacturer's
specifications. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the flushing
test requirements cited in the ANSI A112.19.2M-1981 Vitreous China
Plumbing Fixtures Standards.
3.
Showerheads. Showerhead discharge rates shall not
exceed 2.75 gallons of water per minute over a range of test pressure
from 20 to 80 psig. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the
test requirements cited in the ANSI A112.18.1M-1979 Finished and Rough
Brass Plumbing Fixture Fittings Standard. (Appendix "B")
4.
Sink Faucets.
A.
Kitchen sink faucet discharge rates shall not exceed
2.75 gallons of water per minute over a range of test pressure from
20 to 80 psig. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the test
requirement cited in the ANSI A112.81.1M-1979 Finished and Rough Brass
Plumbing Fixture Fittings Standard.
B.
Residential lavatory sink faucet discharge rates shall
not exceed 2.75 gallons of water per minute over a range of test pressure
from 20 to 80 psig. The fixture shall perform in accordance with the
test requirements cited in the ANSI A112.18.1M-1979 Finished and Rough
Brass Plumbing Fixture Fittings Standards.
C.
Non-residential faucets shall be either self closing
or metering faucets as described below:
(1)
Self-closing faucets shall not exceed an average
discharge rate of .5 gpm between the pressures of 20 to 80 psig when
tested in accordance with the discharge test procedure cited in the
ANSI A112.18.M-1979 Finished and Rough Brass Plumbing Fixture Fittings
Standard.
(2)
Metering faucets shall be field adjustable and
set so that the discharge quantity shall not exceed 0.5 gallons of
water per cycle.
5.
Blowout Toilets and Urinals. Replacement of blowout
toilets and urinal fixtures with the like type fixtures may be granted
by local officials upon request where adequate justification of special
need is provided.
6.
Pressure Reducing Valve. Where the service water pressure
to a building is expected to exceed 60 psi, a water pressure reducing
valve with strainer shall be installed just downstream of the building's
main valve so as to be accessible. The valve shall provide for pressure
adjustment within the range of 50 to 60 psig. The valve shall conform
to the requirement of A.S.S.E. Standard No. 1003, 1003-1 Performance
Requirements for Water Pressure Reducing Valves for Domestic Water
Supply Systems (Appendix "C"). Exemptions to this section are service
lines to sill cocks, outside hydrants and main supply risers to buildings
where pressure from the main does not exceed 60 psi at the fixture
branches or at individual fixtures.
7.
Any person(s) may apply to the Council for an exception
to the terms of this Part, which exception may be granted in the discretion
of the Council, upon proof that some other device, system or procedure
will save as much or more water as those set forth herein, or that
those set forth herein cannot be complied with, without undue hardship.
[Ord. 159, 10/6/1986, § 5]
1.
Within 90 days after the adoption of this Part, water
meters of a size and type approved by the Borough shall be installed
on all buildings or structures, except residential buildings of three
or less dwelling units, equipped with a water supply system, public
or private. The meter shall be accessible to Borough officials and
employees for monitoring water consumption and shall be sealed by
the Borough to prevent tampering.
2.
Water meters shall also be installed on all new or
replacement structures or buildings with plumbing before occupancy
and shall be accessible to Borough officials an employees for monitoring
water consumption and shall be sealed by the Borough to prevent tampering.
3.
A water meter shall also be installed whenever real
estate with a building or structure, equipped with a public or private
water system, is transferred to a new owner. The meter shall be accessible
to Borough officials and employees for monitoring water consumption
and shall be sealed by the Borough to prevent tampering.
[Ord. 159, 10/6/1986, § 6; as amended
by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
any provision of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of
payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed
30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
[Ord. 159, 10/6/1986, § 7]
The Borough Council may, from time to time,
modify, add to or remove from the standards and restrictions herein.
