(a)
The sanitary sewer system of the municipality consists of main and
lateral conduits of salt-glazed vitrified earthenware, polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) plastic, concrete or other similar pipe, with necessary accessories,
that are designed to transport liquid waste materials.
(b)
The sewers in the alleys or streets adjacent to the various lots
are called main or lateral sewers.
(c)
The sewers leading from the main or lateral sewers to the property
on either side are called house sewers.
(1997 Code, sec. 51.090)
(a)
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building or
premises within the municipality to inhabit, use or permit anyone
else to inhabit or use a building or premises unless such building
or premises is connected with the sanitary sewer system of the municipality
or a septic tank system built according to the specifications of the
department of state health services and the municipality.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to install or use a septic tank
for private waste disposal within the municipal limits, except when
the structure to be served is more than 150 feet from a public sewer
main line and approval to use a septic tank is specifically granted
by the council.
(c)
The owner of any property containing a structure used for human occupancy,
employment, recreation or other purpose in which human waste is generated
shall be required to connect to the municipal sanitary sewer system
if a public sewer is available within 150 feet of the structure.
(1997 Code, sec. 51.091)
(a)
The property owner shall have the city (or a contractor retained
by the city) install a sanitary sewer service line at his or her expense
from the right-of-way to the city's main line, in accordance with
regulations of the city and the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, and subject to the inspection of the city, which may include
inspection by the city engineer.
(b)
He or she shall thereafter maintain the service line on private property
to the city right-of-way. The city shall maintain the service line
from the right-of-way to the main.
(1997 Code, sec. 51.092; Ordinance 626 adopted 6/18/2024)
Any septic tank shall be installed in compliance with the provisions
of the most recent edition of Construction Standards for On-Site Sewage
Facilities as published by the state commission on environmental quality.
(1997 Code, sec. 51.093)
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit into the building
drainage system or sewer any ashes, cinders, rags, poisonous or explosive
liquids, gases, oils, grease or any other material which would or
could obstruct, damage or overload the system or sewer.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building or
premises to use, or permit anyone else to use, the building or premises
unless the building or premises shall be connected to a water supply
sufficient to insure that sewer pipes will be kept free from accumulation
of select materials and obstructions.
(1997 Code, sec. 51.094)
It shall be unlawful for any person to dig or install any cesspool
within the municipality or repair any existing cesspool.
(1997 Code, sec. 51.095)
