[Amended 7-10-2017 by L.L. No. 2-2017]
A.
The purpose of these regulations is to protect the Water District
public water supply from contamination or pollution by isolating,
within the consumer's internal distribution system, such contaminants
or pollutants which could backflow or backsiphon into the public water
system.
B.
The Village of Pleasantville's cross-connection control program will
be accomplished by complete containment by having the consumer install
an acceptable backflow prevention device in every water service line
to a facility for which a potential hazard exists.
The following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
An acceptable air gap, reduced pressure zone device or double-check
valve assembly as used to contain potential contamination within a
facility.
Those devices or assemblies found to be acceptable for containment
control in New York State in accordance with the Department of Health
requirements.
One in which substances are present which, if introduced
into the public water supply system, could be a nuisance to other
water consumers but would not adversely affect human health. Typical
examples of such substances include, but are not limited to, food-grade
dyes, hot water and stagnant water from fire lines in which no chemical
additives are used.
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere
between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water
to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood level rim
of the receptacle.
A flow condition, induced by a differential in pressure that
causes the flow of water or other liquids and/or gases into the distribution
pipes of a public water supply from any source other than its intended
source.
The resulting backflow of contaminated, polluted or otherwise
unacceptable quality water from a plumbing fixture or other consumer
source(s) into a public water supply system due to a greater pressure
within the consumer's water system.
The backflow of contaminated or polluted water or water of
questionable quality from a plumbing fixture or other consumer source(s)
into a public water supply system main due to a temporary negative
or sub-atmospheric pressure within the public water supply system.
The piping used to convey water supplied by a public water
supply system throughout a consumer's facility.
Cross-connection control which isolates the consumer's entire
facility from the public water system so as to provide the protection
necessary to prevent contamination of the public water supply in the
event of backflow from the consumer's facility.
The presence in water of a substance that tends to degrade
its quality.
A physical connection through which a water supply could
be contaminated.
Whether a facility is rated as hazardous, aesthetically objectionable
or nonhazardous.
Two single independently acting check valves, including tightly
closing shutoff valves located at each end of the assembly and suitable
connections for testing the water tightness of each check valve.
Any residential, commercial or industrial building or structure,
any irrigation system or any fire-fighting piping and hydrants which
are connected to the Water District system.
One in which substances may be present which, if introduced
into the public water system, would or may endanger or have an adverse
effect on the health of other water consumers, including but not limited
to laboratories, sewage treatment plants, chemical plants, hospitals
and mortuaries.
A joining of two independently operated public water supply
distribution systems.
The Westchester County Health Department Engineer having
jurisdiction.
One which does not require the installation of an acceptable
backflow prevention device.
The person or persons owning the premises connected with
or being connected with the water system of the Water District.
Prevention and elimination of cross-connections within the
consumer's water system by enforcement of building or plumbing codes.
A minimum of two independently acting check valves, together
with an automatically operated pressure differential relief valve
located between the two check valves.
The Superintendent of Public Works of the Village of Pleasantville
or his designee.
The Village Board of the Village of Pleasantville.
The Village of Pleasantville Water District.
A.
Water Department. The Superintendent is responsible to ensure that water of questionable or unsuitable quality does not enter the public water supply system. The Superintendent, in conjunction with the Westchester County Department of Health (both entities shall review every application), shall determine the degree of hazard that a consumer facility poses to the district water system and, if a consumer facility is determined to be a hazardous facility under the technical standards to be adopted in accordance with § 179-70 of this chapter, shall require that a suitable backflow prevention containment device be installed, tested, operated and maintained and that adequate record of maintenance and repair be kept.
B.
Owner.
(1)
The owner or user of water from the system of the Water District
shall be responsible for the elimination or protection of all cross-connections
on his premises.
(2)
If required by regulations adopted pursuant to this article or by
written order of the Superintendent, the owner shall, at his expense,
install, maintain and test any and all backflow prevention devices
on his premises.
(3)
The owner shall install backflow prevention in a manner approved
by the Superintendent and Westchester County Department of Health.
Owner shall annually test all backflow prevention devices as required
by New York State Department of Health and Westchester County Department
of Health Rules and Regulations. Testing shall be conducted by certified
backflow prevention device testers.
A.
Administrative procedures and technical standards shall be adopted
by the Village Board pursuant to resolution after public hearing.
The Superintendent will operate a cross-connection control program,
including the keeping of necessary records to fulfill the requirements
of this regulation.
B.
The district, through its properly authorized agents and assistants,
may request and, upon the consent of the customer, may enter the premises
of any customer who is supplied with water to examine the pipes and
fixtures, backflow prevention devices, the quantity of water used,
the manner and nature of water used, types of stored materials, supplies
and products, processes, private wells, swimming pools, underground
lawn irrigation systems, fire sprinkler systems, solar heating systems
or any other products or processes which may endanger the quality
of the district's water supply. Alternatively, the customer may have
such an inspection performed by a professional engineer or architect
licensed and registered in New York State who would certify the results
of the inspection to the district.
C.
Water service may be discontinued by the district for refusal to
grant access for the aforementioned purposes: where the district has
a reasonable basis to believe, from the nature or use of such premises,
that a determination should be made as to the existence, nonexistence
or degree of contamination hazard; or where the activities there are
comparable or similar to those of typical establishments listed in
the State Department of Health guidelines as requiring protective
devices. However, the customer will not be subject to discontinuance
if, upon the refusal to provide access, he provides a certification
by a professional engineer or architect licensed and registered in
New York that a backflow prevention device that meets the requirements
of the district and the State Department of Health has been installed
or, in the alternative, the customer provides a certification by a
professional engineer or architect licensed and registered in New
York State that such device is unnecessary at the premises. Such certification
must be to the satisfaction of the Superintendent.
D.
Upon evaluation of the inspection reports, the Superintendent will
inform the owner by letter of any corrective action deemed necessary,
the method of achieving the correction and the time allowed for the
correction to be made. Such irregularities disclosed shall be cause
for discontinuing service unless corrected by the consumer within
90 days after written notice is given by the Superintendent; however,
if the Superintendent determines at any time that a serious threat
to the public health exists, the water service will be terminated
immediately and notice given to the owner as soon as reasonably practical.
A.
All applications for installation of backflow preventer devices shall
be in compliance with Westchester County Health Department requirements
and endorsed by the Superintendent.
B.
Application processing, annual renewal and inspection fees shall
be as set forth by resolution of the Village Board in the Master Fee
Schedule, which may be amended.
A violation of the provisions of §§ 179-69B or 179-70 shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250 for a first offense and $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. In addition thereto, the supply of water may be cut off by the Water District.
