[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.