A code regulating the location, construction, alteration, use
and supervision of individual and semipublic water supplies; requiring
certain permits; providing for the inspection of such supplies and
the fixing of fees; and prescribing penalties for violations, is hereby
adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-69.1 to 3-69.6. A copy of said code
is annexed hereto and made a part hereof without inclusion of the
text thereof herein.
[Amended 10-6-75 by Ord.
No. 276]
The said code established and adopted by this chapter is described
and commonly known as the "Water Supply Code of New Jersey," being
more particularly the most recent edition and revision thereof, as
amended and supplemented, as the same is or may hereafter be published.
[Amended 10-6-75 by Ord.
No. 276]
Three copies of the said Water Supply Code of New Jersey have
been placed on file in the office of the Monroe Township Clerk upon
the introduction of this chapter, and will remain on file in said
office for use and examination by the public.
[Amended 10-6-75 by Ord.
No. 276]
No person shall locate, construct or change the construction
of any water supply until a permit for the location, construction
or alteration of said water supply shall have been issued by the Monroe
Township Department of Health and Welfare.
[Amended 10-6-75 by Ord.
No. 276]
New water supplies shall not be placed in operation, nor shall
new dwellings or buildings or additions thereto be sold or occupied
which must rely on such a supply for water, until the Monroe Township
Department of Health and Welfare shall have issued a certificate indicating
that the said water supply has been located and constructed in compliance
with the terms of the permit issued and the requirements of the aforesaid
code. Issuance of such certificate shall not be required for alteration
of an existing water supply.
[Amended 10-6-75 by Ord.
No. 276]
In case any permit or certification required by this chapter
is denied by the Monroe Township Department of Health and Welfare,
a hearing shall be held thereon before the Township Council at the
next regular Council meeting after request therefor is made by the
applicant, and upon such hearing the Township Council shall affirm,
alter or rescind the previous determination and take action accordingly
within 45 days after the date of such hearing.
[Amended 10-6-75 by Ord.
No. 276]
The Monroe Township Department of Health and Welfare may order
all further work in and about any water supply which is being erected
or installed in violation of the code to be stopped forthwith, except
such work as shall be necessary to remedy such violation, and thereafter
the work continued without any violation of any of the provisions
of the code, and after issuance of any such order and the service
of a copy thereof upon any person connected with or working in and
about the erection or installation of any such water supply or any
part thereof, no further work shall be done thereon except as aforesaid.
The following fees and charges are herewith established:
A. For the filing of an application and plans and the issuance of a
permit to locate and construct a water supply: $12.
B. For the filing of an application and plans and the issuance of a
permit to change the construction of an existing water supply: $2.
C. For each reinspection of a water supply or part thereof caused by
the failure of the permittee to locate and construct or change the
construction of the same in accordance with the terms of the permit
issued or the terms of the aforesaid code, an inspection fee of $5
shall be charged.
D. For each bacterial water analysis: $10.
[Added 1-21-70 by Ord. No. 181]
E. For each bacterial water analysis and sanitary survey: $30.
[Added 1-21-70 by Ord. No. 181]
[Amended 10-6-75 by Ord.
No. 276]
Any person or persons, firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions of or any order promulgated under this chapter or the
Water Supply Code of New Jersey made a part hereof shall, upon conviction
thereof, be subject to a penalty of not more than $500 or imprisonment
for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both, for each violation. Each
day a particular violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.