A.
It
is declared to be the policy of the city to require recycled water
to be used in a manner that is in compliance with all applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations that will achieve the following:
1.
Extend
and enhance local water supplies by using recycled water for special
nonpotable purposes to free up potable supplies for higher uses;
2.
Reduce
wastewater flows that would otherwise be lost to the ocean;
3.
Prevent
direct human consumption of recycled water; and
4.
Control
and limit run-off of recycled water by controlling the installation
of systems using recycled water.
B.
Where
the use of recycled water is feasible, appropriate and acceptable
to all applicable regulatory agencies for the purposes of landscape
irrigation, agricultural irrigation, filling of decorative fountains,
in office buildings for toilet flushing, construction water, industrial
process water, or recreational/ornamental impoundments or other uses
permitted by the regulatory agencies, it is the policy of the city
to require the applicant, owner or customer to use recycled water
in lieu of potable water. The department shall determine whether it
is feasible or desirable to furnish the applicant, owner or customer
with potable water either on a permanent basis or on an interim basis.
Determinations on the specific uses to be allowed shall be in accordance
with the requirements of all applicable regulatory agencies. Each
such usage of recycled water shall, in addition, be subject to the
availability of facilities and the feasibility of making such facilities
available now or in the foreseeable future.
(Prior code § 9-110; Ord. 5112 § 31, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 3, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 33, 2014)
For the purposes of this chapter, the words defined in this
section shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them and
shall be interpreted or construed accordingly:
means a physical break between a supply pipe and a receiving
vessel which shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe,
measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, and in no case
less than one inch.
means a device installed to protect the potable water supply
from contamination by recycled water. This device shall be recognized
and approved for use for this purpose by the Los Angeles County department
of health services.
means a charge imposed by the city for providing recycled
water service, including construction and/or installation of off-site
and on-site facilities.
means any unprotected connection between any part of a water
system used or intended to supply potable water and any service or
system containing recycled or other water or substance that is not
safe, wholesome and potable for human consumption.
has the same meaning and authority of the "general manager" defined in Section 13.04.010.
means water that has not been treated for human consumption
in conformance with the drinking water standards referred to in the
definition of potable water.
means facilities under the control of the city including,
but not limited to, recycled water pipelines, reservoirs, pumping
stations, manholes, valves, connections, supply interties, treatment
facilities, and other appurtenances and property. For recycled water
service, off-site facilities shall be those upstream of the point
of connection with the customer's on-site facilities located and starting
at the down-stream end of the meter tailpiece.
means facilities under the control of the applicant, owner
or customer including, but not limited to, landscape irrigation systems
and agricultural irrigation systems. For recycled water service, the
on-site facilities shall be those downstream of the recycled service
connection, which shall normally be the downstream end of the meter
tailpiece.
means that water furnished to the customer that does not
contain objectionable pollution, contamination, minerals or infective
agents and is considered satisfactory for domestic consumption, and
conforms to the latest edition of the United States Public Health
Service Drinking Water Standards, the California Safe Drinking Water
Act, or any other applicable standards.
has the definition set forth in Title 22, Chapter 4, of the
California Administrative Code (hereinafter "code") and all subsequent
amendments and shall mean water which, as a result of treatment of
domestic wastewater, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a
controlled use that otherwise would not occur, such treatment of domestic
wastewater having been accomplished in accordance with the criteria,
including the level of constituents in combination with the means
for assurance of reliability, as set forth in such code.
means a recycled water hydrant that has the primary purpose
of flushing the recycled water system and that is not used for firefighting.
The source of water is stored in aboveground recycled water tanks.
The blow-off has only one 2½-inch outlet and only requires
enough pressure from the tank elevation sufficient for positive flow
at the outlet.
means facilities used in the storage, pumping and conveyance
of recycled water. Recycled water facilities are intended to provide
recycled water for uses such as landscape irrigation, agricultural
irrigation, and construction or industrial process water.
means the point of connection of the customer's recycled
water line with the recycled water service line of the city, which
shall normally be the downstream end of the recycled water meter tailpiece.
means the city's facility between its recycled water distribution
system and the recycled water service connection.
means recycled water lines and appurtenances purchased or
constructed and owned by the city or which the city requires an applicant,
owner or customer to construct but which are owned by the city. The
department shall determine what facilities are recycled water transmission
mains from time to time. The department's determination in regard
to these matters shall be final and conclusive.
means the property, or portion of property, which has been
approved by the department for recycled water service in accordance
with this chapter.
means a qualified person, designated by a recycled water
customer and approved by the department, who shall be knowledgeable
in the construction and operation of on-site facilities and irrigation
systems, and in the application of the guidelines, criteria, standards,
rules and regulations for recycled water.
(Prior code § 9-111; Ord. 5112 § 32, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 4, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 34, 2014)
The department shall control and schedule recycled water distribution
to customers. The department shall provide recycled water service
in accordance with this chapter to any applicant who meets the requirements
of this chapter. The provision of recycled water service and the use
of recycled water by any customer shall be subject to all the terms
and conditions of this chapter.
(Prior code § 9-112; Ord. 5112 § 33, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 5, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 35, 2014)
A.
An
applicant for recycled water service shall file with the department
an application for service on a form designated by the department.
The application shall include a scaled drawing and written description
delineating the proposed recycled water use area; the proposed location,
size street adjacent or nearest to the recycled water use area; the
proposed use or uses of recycled water; and any other information
deemed necessary by the department.
B.
The
applicant for recycled water service shall comply with all requirements
of applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, regulations,
and other requirements including the payment of all fees required
by the regulatory agencies. The department may reject for filing,
any application where the department determines that the applicant
has failed to obtain any necessary prior approval of recycled water
service from any federal, state or local office or agency.
(Prior code § 9-113; Ord. 5112 § 34, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 6, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 36, 2014)
Upon receipt of an application for recycled water service, the
department shall review the application and conduct any necessary
investigation in order to determine whether the city shall provide
recycled water service. The department shall either approve, approve
with conditions, or deny recycled water service. In approving or conditionally
approving recycled water service, the department shall find the following:
A.
The
provision of recycled water service to the applicant is compatible
with the city's recycled water system, and that the location of the
recycled water use area is reasonably accessible to the city's recycled
water system.
B.
Among
other conditions of approval, the department may require that the
applicant construct specific on-site facilities in order to facilitate
recycled water service. The department may also require the applicant
to make modification in the on-site potable water system to install
an approved backflow preventer. The customer shall not make any changes
in the recycled water system or facilities on property subject to
recycled water service without prior approval from the assistant general
manager.
C.
Any
approval or conditional approval of an application for recycled water
service shall, unless otherwise specified, be deemed to be approval
or conditional approval of recycled water service only for the recycled
water use area, for the location, size and type of all recycled water
service connections and on-site facilities, and for the proposed use
of recycled water, described in the application.
(Prior code § 9-114; Ord. 5112 § 35, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 7, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 37, 2014)
A.
Before
a recycled water service connection shall be supplied to or installed
on the premises, the customer shall pay to the city the sum of money
necessary to cover all costs of the recycled water service connection
including, but not limited to, the cost of a meter unless the city
agrees to other arrangements in writing. The department may authorize
a customer to install recycled water service connections and meters,
subject to, prior approval of all plans, equipment, and material,
and to ongoing inspection and approval of installation by the department.
B.
Before
a recycled water service connection shall be supplied to or installed
on the premises, the customer shall pay to the city the sum of money
necessary to cover all costs incurred by the city in extending existing
off-site facilities, including, but not limited to, the recycled water
service line, in order to provide recycled water service to the customer
unless the city agrees to other arrangements in writing. Construction
of recycled water transmission mains and water service extensions
shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. All recycled water
service provided prior to the installation of final street improvements
shall be considered to be temporary, and the costs for all repairs
or changes required to be made to the recycled water service line
upon installation of final street improvements shall be paid by the
customer.
C.
If
recycled water service to any customer is suspended or terminated
because of failure by a customer to adhere to the provisions of this
chapter, including, but not limited to, the failure by a customer
to pay for recycled water in accordance with this chapter, the customer
shall pay to the department in advance of resumption of recycled water
service a delinquent and/or reconnection charge which shall be equal
to that delinquent and/or reconnection charge for potable water established
from time to time by resolution of the city council, in addition to
any payment for recycled water service then due.
(Prior code § 9-115; Ord. 5112 § 36, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 8, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 38, 2014)
A.
All fees, charges, deposits or penalties provided for in this chapter, including recycled water charges, shall be in the amount set forth in this chapter and in Chapter 13.08 or as may be established by resolution of the city council.
B.
Payment by a customer for recycled water service shall be due and payable to the department as specified in Chapter 13.08 for water service. If payment is not received in accordance with Chapter 13.08, inclusive of but not limited to Section 13.08.140, then the recycled water service may be disconnected or terminated. In the event the department disconnects or terminates recycled water service pursuant to this section, then in addition to the payment due for recycled water, the customer shall pay any and all delinquent and reconnection charges for recycled water service as specified in Chapter 13.08 for water service.
C.
Price
of Recycled Water. The price for recycled water sold, supplied, distributed
or transported to customers of the department shall be at a rate or
charge established by resolution of the city council.
(Prior code § 9-116; Ord. 5112 § 37, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 9, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 39, 2014)
A.
The
department shall establish and may vary conditions of pressure and
service.
B.
The
department shall have control of and shall maintain and repair recycled
water transmission mains, service lines and meters. The customer shall
maintain in good working condition and shall repair the recycled water
service connection and on-site facilities.
C.
Unless
otherwise provided by written agreement between the customer and the
city, the customer shall pay for all on-site facilities, including
their installation, as well as for recycled water service lines and
extensions of recycled water transmission mains in order to provide
recycled water service to the customer.
D.
The
customer shall not make any changes in or additions to the recycled
water system or to on-site facilities without obtaining prior approval
from the department.
E.
Neither
a recycled water service connection nor a recycled water meter shall
be used to provide recycled water service to any property or any portion
of property which is not approved by the department for that service
or meter.
F.
When
property provided with a recycled water service connection and recycled
water meter is subdivided, such connection and meter shall thereafter
serve only the lot or parcel of land on which the meter is located.
Additional recycled water mains, service lines connections and/or
meters will be required for additional new lots or parcels created
by subdivision, in accordance with this chapter.
G.
All
recycled water used on any premises approved for recycled water service
must be serviced by a water meter designated for recycled water only.
H.
The
customer shall install and pay for an angle meter stop, as approved
by the department, on the inlet side of the meter, which shall be
used exclusively by the department for controlling the recycled water
supply through the recycled water service line. If the angle meter
stop is damaged or otherwise requires replacement, in the determination
of the department, such replacement shall be made at the expense of
the customer.
I.
Each
customer shall restrict the use of recycled water to those uses set
forth in the application for recycled water services which is approved
or conditionally approved by the department.
J.
The
city shall not be responsible or liable for any suspension in service
of, or failure to supply, recycled water, or for any damage, or injury
to person or property relating to the provision of recycled water.
(Prior code § 9-117; Ord. 5112 § 38, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 10, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 40, 2014)
A.
Recycled
water service may be suspended or terminated at any time by the department
due to any one or more of the following:
1.
Failure by a customer to adhere to the terms and conditions as set forth in Chapter 13.08 and this chapter;
2.
For
the protection of the public health, safety and welfare;
3.
In
order to protect recycled water facilities or make repairs;
4.
Inability
of the city to obtain recycled water or otherwise provide recycled
water service;
B.
Where the department determines that service should be terminated or disconnected, the department shall mail written notice to the customer at least 15 days prior to the date of proposed termination of service, setting forth the provisions of this chapter to which the customer has failed to adhere, which require the termination or disconnection, and the factual basis for this determination. However, in cases of threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the department shall immediately disconnect the recycled water service and shall follow such disconnection with a written notice to such customer as to the reasons for such disconnection and the requirements that must be met to reconnect the recycled water service. The aggrieved party may appeal the determination of the general as provided in Chapter 2.88
C.
With
regard to subsections (A)(3) and (4) of this section, the decision
of the department to suspend or terminate recycled water service shall
be final.
D.
Where
the department disconnects or terminates recycled water service in
accordance with subsection (A)(1) or (2) of this section, the customer
shall thereafter pay any and all costs and fees for reconnecting or
starting up recycled water service. Where the department disconnects
and/or terminates recycled water service in accordance with subsection
(A)(3) or (4) of this section, the department shall pay all costs
and fees for reconnecting or starting up recycled water service.
E.
The
city council may, by resolution or by written agreement with the customer,
impose a penalty for termination of use of recycled water because
of voluntary act of the customer or determination of the department
for the reasons set forth in subsection (A)(1) of this section.
(Prior code § 9-118; Ord. 5112 § 39, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 11, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 41, 2014)
No person shall make any connection to recycled water facilities
of the city unless the department has approved recycled water service
for that person and for the recycled water service area in accordance
with this chapter.
(Prior code § 9119; Ord. 5112 § 40, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 12, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 42, 2014)
A.
If
it is determined by the department that a meter for recycled water
fails to register or registers inaccurately during any period, the
customer shall be charged for that period pursuant to an average daily
consumption rate based upon a reading of the meter when in use and
registering accurately during the same season or as close to the same
season as is reasonably possible.
B.
Whenever
the accuracy of a recycled water meter is questioned, the customer
may demand that the meter be examined and tested by the department
for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not it is correctly registering
the amount of recycled water being delivered through it. Such demand
shall be made in writing to the department, and shall be accompanied
by a deposit at a rate established by resolution of the City Council.
Upon receipt of such demand and deposit, the department shall cause
the meter to be examined and tested. A customer shall have the right
to require the department to conduct the test in the customer's presence
or in the presence of an expert or other representative appointed
by the customer.
C.
If
the meter shall be found to register over 2% more recycled water than
actually passes through it under conditions of normal operation, then
the meter shall be properly adjusted or another meter will be substituted
therefor, and the deposit shall be refunded to the customer. If the
meter is found to register not over 2% more recycled water than actually
passes through it, the deposit shall be retained by the department
as partial compensation for the examination and test.
(Prior code § 9-120; Ord. 5112 § 41, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 13, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 43, 2014)
A.
Where
any premises subject to recycled water services served by or contains
dual or multiple water systems and piping, the exposed portions of
pipelines shall be painted, banded or marked to distinguish clearly
which is used for potable water and which is not used for potable
water. In addition, all new unexposed pipes installed on any such
property shall be similarly painted, banded or marked. All outlets
for recycled water shall be posted with the wording "Recycled Water—Do
Not Drink." All outlets intended for drinking purposes shall be plainly
marked for this purpose. Main shutoff valves shall be clearly identified
to distinguish between recycled water and domestic water systems.
B.
The
department shall approve all painting, banding or marking prior to
installation.
(Prior code § 9-121; Ord. 5112 § 43, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 15, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 44, 2014)
A.
The
customer shall provide and install at such customer's expense any
on-site recycled water facilities required to provide recycled water
service. On-site recycled water facilities shall conform to state
and local statutes, ordinances, regulations and other requirements.
The customer shall make at such customer's expense any modification
to the potable water system on the premises which is required by the
department in order to permit recycled water service including, but
not limited to, the installation by the customer of approved backflow
preventers. Plans, specifications and record drawings for on-site
recycled water facilities shall be prepared and submitted by the property
owner to the city and must be approved by the department prior to
the commencement of construction.
B.
On-site
recycled water facilities shall be designed to accommodate the use
of recycled water in those areas where the department has determined
that recycled water will be supplied in the future even though recycled
water service is not immediately available when the design area is
ready for construction.
(Prior code § 9122; Ord. 5112 § 44, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 16, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 45, 2014)
A.
In
circumstances where off-site water facilities constructed by the city
are installed to connect and serve one or more property(ies), each
property owner shall reimburse the city for the pro rata cost of installation
and connection to the off-site recycled water facilities in accordance
with a fee schedule or charges established by resolution of the city
council based upon costs of design, equipment, overhead, construction
and inspection. Where the general manager determines that it is in
the city's best interest, depending on the project location and proposed
recycled water usage, the city shall have the option to fund off-site
recycled water facilities.
B.
The
department shall operate and maintain the off-site recycled water
facilities, including recycled water pipelines, reservoirs, manholes,
valves, connections, supply interties, and other appurtenances and
property up to and including the meter. No other persons, except authorized
employees of the city, shall enter upon, inspect, operate, adjust,
change, alter, move or relocate any portion of the off-site recycled
water facilities.
(Prior code § 9-127; Ord. 5112 § 45, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 17, 2010)
Any recycled water service customer shall designate a "recycled
water supervisor" and shall keep the department informed of his or
her identity. Such recycled water supervisor shall be responsible
for overseeing recycled water service, maintaining on-site facilities,
and preventing cross-connections on the premises receiving recycled
water service. Such recycled water supervisor shall promptly advise
the department of any cross-connection on the premises.
(Prior code § 9-123; Ord. 5112 § 46, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 18, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 46, 2014)
Where a property owner proposes the conversion of any existing
potable water system to a recycled water system, a comprehensive investigation
shall be performed by or for the department at the expense of the
property owner. No potable water facilities shall be connected to
or incorporated in the recycled water system where such facilities
have not been approved for recycled water service by the department
and by any and all other required state or local offices or agencies.
(Prior code § 9124; Ord. 5112 § 47, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 19, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 47, 2014)
If an emergency exists whereby in all or a portion of the recycled
water system, recycled water is not available, the department may
approve a temporary connection for a customer to the potable water
system. Before such temporary connection is made, the portion of the
system that does not have recycled water available shall be isolated
by an air-gap separation from the remainder of the recycled water
system, either at individual service connections or on off-site facilities,
as determined by the department, and an approved backflow preventer
shall be installed on the potable water line or lines in accordance
with any and all applicable state and local statutes, ordinances and
regulations. The emergency connection or connections shall be removed
before connection is reestablished to the remainder of the recycled
water system. The costs of such emergency connection shall be paid
by the city.
(Prior code § 9-125; Ord. 5112 § 48, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 48, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 48, 2014)
Approved backflow preventers shall be installed and maintained
by the customer, at its expense and following approval by the department,
on the premises to which recycled water service is provided. All backflow
preventers shall be placed on the potable water system 12 inches above
grade and as close to the meters as possible. Backflow preventers
shall be inspected at least once a year by the customer, and the customer
shall perform tests to insure that the backflow preventers remain
in first-class working order in accordance with the requirements of
the department and any and all other state and local regulatory authorities.
Records of all tests, repairs and overhauls to backflow preventers
shall be maintained by the customer and made available to the department
and any and all other state and local regulatory authorities.
(Prior code § 9-126; Ord. 5112 § 49, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 21, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 49, 2014)
A.
Conditions
that cause a runoff of recycled water outside of the approved recycled
water use area, whether by design, construction practice, or system
operation, shall be eliminated wherever forthwith upon receipt of
such notice from the department.
B.
The
use of recycled water shall be limited to those uses permitted by
federal and state law, and to those uses approved by the department
for the recycled water service area.
C.
No
customer or other party shall install or create cross-connections
between a potable water system and recycled water system, other than
as permitted by this chapter.
D.
Any
and all drinking fountains located within an approved recycled water
use area shall be protected by silting and/or structure from contact
with recycled water, whether by windblown spray or by direct application
through irrigation or other approved uses.
E.
No
customer or other party shall use or install hose bibs on any on-site
recycled water facilities, regardless of the hose bib construction
or identification. Quick couplers shall be permitted, subject to the
approval of the department.
F.
Customers
who desire to install fire hydrants and/or recycled water blow offs
on any on-site recycled water system(s) shall submit a written request
with the department and obtain approval from the department prior
to installation. The department shall review all requests for the
installation of fire hydrants and/or blow offs and shall have discretion
to approve, subject to all other applicable city approvals, said requests
on a case-by-case basis.
(Prior code § 9-128; Ord. 5112 § 50, 1996; Ord. 5694 § 22, 2010; Ord. 5835 § 50, 2014)
