As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings intended:
CITY
The City of Isanti or its officers or employees authorized to perform the functions to which there is reference in the chapter.
DEPARTMENT
The City Public Works Department.
[Amended 7-20-2021 by Ord. No. 763]
EMERGENCY
The declaration of a critical water deficiency by the Governor, and/or Mayor.
IRRIGATION
The watering of shrubs, trees, sod, seeded areas, gardens, lawns, or any other outdoor vegetation, except outdoor vegetation utilized for agricultural purposes.
NOTICE
A notice in writing directed to the owner, tenant or other person affected for the time specified by the chapter, stating briefly the condition that is the reason for the notice, and the consequences that will result upon failure to comply with the terms of the notice. A notice shall be deemed given when either it is personally served on the person to whom it is directed or mailed to them at their last known address. If the owner, tenant or other person cannot be reached by mail, service may be made upon the occupant of the building or premises. Notification may also be made by posting the notice on the front door of the building.
NOTIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC
Notification through local media and City website.
OWNER
The person, company, corporation or their authorized agent that owns a building or premises.
PREMISES
A platted lot or part thereof or unplatted parcel of land, either occupied or unoccupied and/or any building or structure on the property.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIER
The City or other entity that owns, manages, or operates a public water supply, as defined in Minn. Stat. § 144.382, Subd. 4.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
The public water supply and utility owned, managed and controlled by the City.
RECLAIMED WATER
Water collected from rooftops, paved surfaces, or other collection devices and all water utilized more than once before re-entering the natural water cycle.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
A charge for construction of public water supply system improvements pursuant to City Code Chapter 276, or a charge for any repair performed by the City or any fees and usage charges which, pursuant to state law, are certified to the county for collection with property taxes.
VALVE BOX
Curb stop valve or shutoff valve installed on the water service line that controls the flow of water from the public water supply system to a building or premises.
WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEM
Any system which enables a user to reuse water at least once prior to returning the water to the natural water cycle.
The City's public water system is to provide safe drinking water to City residents through a distribution system that has capacity for additional planned growth of Isanti. The public water system is only sustainable when there are proper requirements to connect to the system and set appropriate user fees for annual operations, capital improvements and system equipment replacement.
The City Administrator or their designee shall have control and general supervision of the public water system in the City and shall be responsible for administering the provisions of this chapter to ensure that a compliant, efficient and proper public water system is maintained.
All buildings and premises in the City, unless through a permitted private water supply for domestic use, shall be connected to the public water system. Where a building or premises in the City has connected to the public water system, no owner, tenant or occupant shall:
A. 
Construct any private water supply or well on the property for domestic use or potable water.
B. 
Make use of an existing private water supply or well for domestic use or potable water not in compliance with the chapter.
C. 
Make use of any private water supply or well for commercial or industrial purposes, or as a commercial or industrial domestic or potable water supply without consent of the City.
D. 
Create or continue a physical connection between a private water supply or well and the plumbing system connected to the public water system.
E. 
Disconnect from the City water system, unless the disconnection is part of repair of the building or premises service line, or plumbing system.
The City shall not be liable for any deficiency or failure in the supply of water to customers, whether occasioned by shutting water off for the purpose of making repairs or connections or from any other cause whatsoever. This includes replacement of damaged equipment or repair of plumbing systems in a building or premises. In the case of fire, or alarm of fire, or in making repairs or construction of new water system improvements, water may be shut off at such time and kept off as long as necessary. In addition, the City Council or City Administrator shall have the right to place reasonable restrictions on the use of the public water system in emergency situations, in accordance with Article IV of this chapter.