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Township of Pequannock, NJ
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 346 Water
Chapter 346
Water
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Pequannock
7-22-1997
as Chs. 182 and 183 of the 1997 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
General Provisions
§ 346-1
Definitions.
§ 346-2
Township control of mains, pipes, meters and other equipment.
§ 346-3
Jurisdiction of Water Department; liability for damages.
§ 346-4
Minimum depth of underground pipes and fixtures.
§ 346-5
Application for water service; liability for costs due to erroneous information.
§ 346-6
Number of service connections per customer; use for other properties prohibited.
§ 346-7
Temporary service connection.
§ 346-8
Continuation of water contracts.
§ 346-9
Use of water for unauthorized purposes; liability for amount of water used.
§ 346-10
Curb stops; responsibility for pipes and fixtures beyond curb stop.
§ 346-11
Tapping mains and running service lines; liability for costs.
§ 346-12
Street opening permit.
§ 346-13
Charges for water service installation.
§ 346-14
Arrangements of pipes at meter.
§ 346-15
Access to meters and appliances.
§ 346-16
Notification of defective service.
§ 346-17
Excessive or unnecessary use of water.
§ 346-18
Turning on water after discontinuance.
§ 346-19
Grounds for discontinuance of service; renewal of service.
§ 346-20
Provisions deemed part of contracts; acceptance of conditions required.
§ 346-21
Disconnection of water prohibited.
Article II
Water Charges
§ 346-22
Beginning and ending of water charges.
§ 346-23
Rates generally.
§ 346-24
Rates for contractors using water.
§ 346-25
Special rates.
§ 346-26
Designation of yearly and quarterly periods.
§ 346-27
Schedule for reading of meters.
§ 346-28
Establishment of districts for reading of meters.
§ 346-29
Designation of premises for delivery of bills; failure to receive bills.
§ 346-30
Due date for payment; charges to become lien; late payment penalty; discontinuance of service.
§ 346-31
Charges to be for all water registered by meter.
§ 346-32
Disputes as to water charges and bills.
Article III
Water Meters
§ 346-33
Meters to be furnished and installed by Township.
§ 346-34
Maintenance; liability for damage.
§ 346-35
Charge for reinstallation.
§ 346-36
Location.
§ 346-37
Stop or gate valve and waste stop required.
§ 346-38
Testing of meter for accuracy; fee; procedure upon determination of faulty meter.
§ 346-39
Determination of quantity of water consumed.
§ 346-40
Meter testing equipment.
Article IV
Water Shortage Emergencies
§ 346-41
Proclamation of shortage; restrictions.
§ 346-42
Effect of proclamation.
§ 346-43
Notice to Township departments to conserve water.
§ 346-44
Duty of owners, occupants and other users to prevent waste.
Article V
Construction Standards for Water Utility Distribution System
§ 346-45
Applicability; jurisdiction and supervision; conformity required.
§ 346-46
Definitions.
§ 346-47
Preconstruction requirements.
§ 346-48
Standards for distribution system.
§ 346-49
Service connections.
Article VI
Public Noncommunity and Nonpublic Water Systems
§ 346-50
Adoption of standards.
§ 346-51
Permit required.
§ 346-52
Fees.
§ 346-53
Certificate of approval.
§ 346-54
Failure to provide potable water.
§ 346-55
Right to stop work; violations and penalties.