The maintenance or use of a private water system within the areas described in section 8-05-1020 on parcels adjacent to or abutting streets or roads in which a public water system is installed is a public nuisance and is hereby prohibited, except that private wells and pumps in existence as of the effective date of this Chapter may be used for irrigation purposes only, on the condition that they comply with the Water Improvement Standards, incorporate the devices required to prevent backflow into the public water works, and operate in complete independence of the public water works. Any connection of such systems with the public water works is hereby expressly declared to be a public nuisance and is prohibited.
All buildings, houses, and dwelling units within the areas described in section 8-05-1020 shall be connected to the Public Water System within such areas within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the Board of Supervisors’ acceptance of the Notice of Completion for the Public Water System within that specific Zone of Benefit in County Service Area No. 1 unless the period of time to connect is extended by resolution or other official order of the Board of Supervisors or unless otherwise allowed by the Water Improvement Standards.
During the period of any vacancy service as defined in the Water Fee Ordinance, habitation of buildings by human beings shall constitute a public nuisance and is hereby prohibited.