[R.O. 2003 § 705.280; Ord. No. 901-97 § I, 11-10-1997]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this 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.
B. 
Application. This Article shall apply to all premises served by the public drinking water system of the City of Gallatin.
C. 
Policy. This Article will be reasonably interpreted by the Water Department. It is the Water Department's intent to ban the use of lead-based 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 ban.
If, in the judgment of the Water Department or an authorized representative, lead-based materials have been used in new construction or modifications after January 1, 1989, due notice shall be given to the consumer. The consumer shall immediately comply by having the lead-based materials removed from the plumbing system and replaced with lead-free materials. If the lead-based materials are not removed from the plumbing system, the Water Department shall have the right to discontinue water service to the premises. Provided, however, that lead may be used to repair lead joints connecting cast iron pipes which were in use prior to August 28, 1989.
[R.O. 2003 § 705.290; Ord. No. 901-97 § II, 11-10-1997]
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-BASED MATERIALS
Any material containing lead in excess of the quantities specified in the definition of "Lead Free" below.
LEAD FREE
1. 
When used with respect to solder and flux, refers to solders and flux containing no more than 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 DRINKING 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.
WATER DEPARTMENT
The owner, operator or individual responsible of a public water system.