[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill 7-25-1968 by L.L. No.
1-1968; amended in its entirety 10-11-2012 by L.L. No.
5-2012. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall regulate the construction, use, operation
and maintenance of water supply systems in the Town of Wallkill and
shall include the regulation of service connections.
B.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS (herein
referred to as "ASTM" or "federal specifications")
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (herein referred to as "AWWA")
COMMISSIONER
COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
CROSS-CONNECTIONS
DISTRICT
HOUSE SERVICE
HOUSE SERVICE, PRIVATE PROPERTY
HOUSE SERVICE, STREET
INSPECTOR
MASTER PLAN, WATER SUPPLY
NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT, WATER SUPPLY SECTION
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NYSDOT) ITEM 4
PERSON
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR WATERWORKS
SUPERINTENDENT
TOWN OF WALLKILL or TOWN
WATER ANALYSIS, BACTERIAL
WATER ANALYSIS, CHEMICAL
WATER MAIN
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Definitions. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms
shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the meanings herein
indicated:
The latest published amendments or revisions applicable at
any time to such specifications.
The latest published amendments or revisions of the standards.
The Commissioner of Public Works of the Town of Wallkill
or the Town officer having charge of public works in the Town.
All water systems where a common source of water supply serves
two or more separately owned properties.
Any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise
separate water supply piping systems, one which contains potable water
and the other water of unknown or questionable safety, whereby water
may flow from one system to the other, the direction of the flow depending
on the pressure differential between the two systems.
Any Town water district.
Includes street service and private property house service.
That portion of the house service between the curb box and
the building being served.
That portion of the service line which connects to the water
main in the street and ends with the curb box, located between the
pavement and the property line.
The Commissioner of Public Works, the Superintendent of Sewer
and Water, the Town Engineer or the person or persons appointed and
duly authorized by the Town to inspect and approve the installation
of waterlines and their connection to any water system.
That study entitled "Water Supply Distribution and Storage,
Town of Wallkill, Orange County, New York," approved by the Town Board
by resolution dated December 1, 1965.
That section of the New York State Department of Health that
deals with the approval of the plans and specifications for the construction
of water supply systems.
Crushed limestone material commonly used as base stone for
road construction and trench backfill, as described in the New York
State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Standard Specifications
Section 304, Type 4, date of latest revision.
Any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation
or group.
Water systems within Town water districts or any other water
system owned or controlled by the Town.
Bulletin No. 42 of the New York State Department of Health,
entitled "Recommended Standards for Water Works," adopted by the Great
Lakes Upper Mississippi River Board of State Sanitary Engineers, or
such other similar regulations as maybe adopted by the New York State
Department of Health.
The Superintendent of Water and Sewer of the Town of Wallkill.
Includes the water district within the Town and includes
the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill acting as and for said water
district.
A determination of the bacterial content of water, including
the total number of bacteria and bacteria of the coliform type.
A complete analysis of the chemical and physical characteristics
of water.
The large pipe in the street conducting water from one end
of the street to the other.
Water supply systems of or within a Town water district and
water supply systems within real property subdivisions, whether or
not within a Town water district, and includes any and all water systems
where a common source of water supply serves two or more separately
owned properties.
A person owning any property being subdivided for residential
or commercial use where the regulations or requirements of the New
York State Department of Health require a community water supply system
shall install such a system. The installation shall be at the expense
of the person so subdividing the property.
A.
In the Town Consolidated Water District No. 1, connection for existing
structures shall be made within a time limitation, to be established
by resolution of the Town Board after notice given by publication
in the official newspaper of the Town, following completion of a Town
water system. New buildings in the district shall be so connected
before a certificate of occupancy shall be issued. Provisions shall
be made by the property owner for the installation of a water meter
and for connection to the public water supply in any area within the
district where a water supply is shown on a Town-approved plan or
is under construction, before a certificate of occupancy may be issued.
B.
Prior to the issuance of a temporary or final certificate of occupancy, all water valves, curb boxes, hydrants, water meters, and related ancillary items shall be visually observed for proper operation by the Town of Wallkill Water Department or its designated representative. Subsequent to the above referenced observations, the water pressure shall be visually observed to be within the 40 psi to 80 psi range [as required in § 242-9G(2) and (3)] prior to the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy (T.C.O.) or certificate of occupancy (C.O.). Additionally, as-built water and sewer utility plans shall be prepared in conformance with § 242-4B (including GPS coordinates for all valves, curb stops, and manholes) to be provided by the owner/developer to the Commissioner of Public Works.
[Amended 8-26-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
A.
It shall be the duty of the Town's inspector to enforce the provisions
of this chapter.
B.
The inspector or any other duly authorized employee of the Town of
Wallkill bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted
to enter upon all properties for the purposes of inspection, observation,
measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter.
No person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening
into, use, alter or disturb any public water supply system or appurtenance
thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the inspector.
B.
The Town Board shall, by resolution, determine the fees to be paid
for all water service connection permits.
C.
In all cases, the owner or his agent shall make application for the
permit on a form furnished by the Town. This permit application shall
be supplemented by such plans, specifications or other information
considered as pertinent in the judgment of the inspector.
D.
Any water use different from the class of permit applied for shall
be a violation of this chapter.
All costs and expense incident to the installation of the water
service connection to the building shall be borne by the owner. The
owner shall indemnify the Town from any loss or damage that may directly
or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the water service
line.
A.
Any use of water during the construction of a proposed
project without a water meter is prohibited unless approved by the
Water Superintendent. A temporary construction water meter assembly
must be obtained through the Water Department, and a designated hookup
location is to be approved by the Water Superintendent.
[Amended 5-26-2016 by L.L. No. 10-2016]
B.
The water service line in the building shall have a shutoff both
before and after the meter for checking by the Town.
C.
All water service piping shall be type "L" copper (in accordance
with New York State Plumbing Code) from the point of the most upstream
ball valve, through the proposed meter and all appurtenances, to the
most downstream ball valve where the connection to the existing service
or interior distribution piping is made.
D.
Metering of water services for fire-suppression sprinkler systems
is not required if a separate sprinkler line is installed for that
purpose only.
E.
The water meter is to be located within the building to be served.
Said meter shall be readily available and accessible for checking
by a representative of the Town of Wallkill. All meters shall be sealed
by the Town, and the removal of such seal, unless authorized by the
Town, shall be a violation of this chapter.
F.
Any tee, fitting or water connection made between the meter and the
water main, other than the required curb stop, shall constitute a
violation of this chapter.
G.
All water meters shall be installed to the following specifications:
(1)
A ball valve equal to the size of service line shall be installed
immediately after the entry of the water service pipe into the building.
(2)
Where water pressure within a building exceeds 80 psi static, an
approved water-pressure reducing valve conforming to ASSE 1003 with
strainer shall be installed to reduce the pressure in the building
water distribution piping to 80 psi static or less.
(3)
Where water pressure within a building is less than 40 psi static,
an approved water pressure booster system must be installed to maintain
a minimum of 40 psi static, but not to exceed 80 psi static.
(4)
An appropriate meter supplied by the Town of Wallkill shall be installed.
The meter must be purchased from the Town of Wallkill Water Department.
The cost of the meter and the meter installation shall be borne by
the owner.
(5)
A double-check valve (Watts No. 7 or equal) must be installed downstream
from the meter.
(6)
Services and meters over one inch shall be designed by a licensed
New York State professional engineer and submitted to the Town Water
and Sewer Superintendent for review. Services and meter assemblies
must include backflow prevention devices and be designed and installed
in strict accordance with New York State Health Department regulations
and the New York State Plumbing Code.
(7)
A pressure-relief valve set at 150 pounds must be installed downstream
from check valve.
(8)
Install expansion absorber (Amtrol ST-5, ST-12 or equal) downstream
from relief valve.
(9)
Install ball valve equal to the size of the service line downstream
from expansion tank.
A.
The place of connection shall be shown on the plans and stated in
the application.
B.
The name of the person who will actually make the connection shall
be specified on the application. This person shall be authorized and
approved by the Town of Wallkill to tap the water mains.
C.
The time of such connection shall be stated so as to give the inspector
at least two days' advance notice.
D.
The house service (refer to Detail 7W[1]) shall consist of the following: a corporation stop tapped
in the main or in a special collar. Connected to this shall be a minimum
three-fourths-inch copper service, Type K. This copper service shall
extend to a point behind the property line and, at this point, shall
be provided with a curb stopcock in a curb box. From the curb stop
to the house, the water service line shall be minimum three-fourths-inch
copper, but shall comply with the Plumbing Code of New York State
(2010 Edition).
[Amended 5-26-2016 by L.L. No. 10-2016]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said detail is included at the end of this chapter.
E.
Each dwelling or building shall be provided with a backflow prevention
device. The backflow prevention device shall be listed as acceptable
by the New York State Department of Health in Technical Reference
PWS 14.
F.
Owners of commercial and industrial buildings shall have the backflow
prevention devices tested once a year. A certified copy of the test
results will be submitted to the Town.
G.
Street excavations. No street excavation in any public street or
highway shall be made by any person unless a street opening permit
has been obtained from the Town. Street excavations shall be made
so as to cause as little interruption in street traffic as is possible.
All openings in streets shall be barricaded and, if left open at night,
shall be provided with satisfactory lights. Not more than 1/2 of the
street shall be dug up at one time, in order to facilitate the flow
of traffic.
H.
Proposed water main or services will be constructed and in accordance
with Details 1W to 6W,[2] as applicable. The use of K-Crete shall be used as backfill
only within existing Town roads.
[2]
Editor's Note: Said detail is included at the end of this chapter.
I.
All excess dirt and other material shall be carefully cleaned from
the road, and the road, except for the trench area, shall be restored
to its original surface. Excess material excavated from the trench
shall be removed from the site.
J.
Within seven days after installation of the water service line, the
road pavement shall be restored to a similar or better condition than
the surrounding pavement.
K.
Water service lines shall be placed in a separate trench at least
10 feet horizontal from any sanitary sewer, stormwater, catch basin,
manhole or sewer connection, measured from the edge of pipe to the
edge of pipe.
L.
Water service lines which cross a sewer shall cross at right angles,
with a minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches.
M.
All water service lines shall be installed with a minimum of 4 1/2
feet of cover.
N.
All such installations shall be inspected by a Town-authorized inspector,
with the water main and services under pressure, before backfill is
made.
[Amended 5-26-2016 by L.L. No. 10-2016]
O.
Any use of ninety-degree bends is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Town of Wallkill Water and Sewer Superintendent.
P.
Penetrations of ductile iron pipe, two inches and greater, through
commercial or residential buildings shall be sleeved and sealed with
an approved link seal from Thunderline Modular Seals or approved equal.
Q.
Penetrations of "K" copper (two inches or less) through commercial
or residential buildings shall be sleeved and sealed with hydraulic
cement or approved equal. A watertight bond breaker shall be required
around copper pipe.
R.
Any existing water services to be abandoned within the Town of Wallkill
Water District shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Town of Wallkill
Water Department and, at a minimum, are to be removed to the supply
main, turned off at the corporation stop and capped with a solid brass
cap and encased with an abandonment corporation cap (as manufactured
by Ford Meter Box Company, O.A.E.).
[Amended 5-26-2016 by L.L. No. 10-2016]
In case a house or other building is to be closed or become
vacant, notice thereof shall be given the inspector in order that
the meter may be read and curb stop closed. Where such notice is not
given and pipes burst from freezing or other cause, the value of the
water lost by reason thereof, as estimated by the inspector, shall
be added to the next bill and be paid in like manner as regular water
charges.
Prior to the operation of any curb stop, notification and coordination
with Town Water Department is required. Ownership of and responsibility
for all curb stops remain the individual property owners. Where a
new connection is made with street mains and where new extensions
or attachments are made in unoccupied houses, the curb stop shall
be closed by the person making the connection, extension or attachment.
Notice of completion of the work shall be given the inspector, and
the curb stop shall not again be opened until the work has been inspected
and approved by the inspector and the meter read. Pipes and connections
between the main and meter shall not be covered until so inspected
and approved. Prior to the issuance of a temporary or final certificate
of occupancy, the curb box shall be checked and visually observed
for proper operation.
A.
Where a three-fourths-inch meter fails to register the correct quantity
of water delivered through it or where it otherwise becomes out of
order or in need of repair, notice thereof shall be given the inspector.
Another meter shall then be installed during the time required for
testing and repair. Where repairs are found necessary, the same shall
be made at the district's expense. When, in the opinion of the inspector,
a meter becomes unsuitable for further use, it shall be replaced by
another at the district's expense. Any meter greater than 3/4 inch
deemed necessary for replacement by the Superintendent of Water and
Sewer will be replaced at the owner's expense. Where any meter shall
be damaged, it shall be repaired or replaced by the district, and
the cost of repair or replacement shall be charged to the property
owner.
B.
Where the Town requires that any meter be changed, modified, upgraded
or otherwise altered and the Town or the Town's contractor or other
designee provides notice to the property owner that access is required
to the property to make said changes, modifications or alterations,
and the property owner fails to provide access within the time set
forth in the notice, the Town shall assess a fine, surcharge or penalty
to the property owner for the failure to provide access. Said fine,
surcharge or penalty shall be the sum of $25.
Plans, including detail specifications for constructions and
materials, for the proposed extension of any water main in streets
within an existing district shall be submitted to and receive the
approval of the Town Engineer prior to installation. Connection to
existing mains shall be made under the supervision of the Town Engineer
and shall, in general, be made under pressure by a person experienced
in such installation.
All mains shall be a minimum of six inches in diameter and shall
be adequate for fire-protection purposes. Dead-end mains over 600
feet long shall be a minimum of eight inches in diameter and shall
be provided with a hydrant.
House services shall be installed to each existing house at
the time the water main is placed in the street, within the limitation
of time ordered by the Town.
When a new water supply system is contemplated to serve a proposed
subdivision or other area within the Town, approval of such supply
shall be obtained from the Water Resources Commission of the New York
State Conservation Department and from the Water Supply Section of
the New York State Department of Health. Such approval shall cover
the source of supply as well as the details of the water system installation.
The plans shall also comply with all Town and New York State Department
of Health regulations.
The person proposing such water supply system shall, at the
option of the Town, be required to form a water district and offer
said utility to the Town. The formation of a water district will require
the concurrent approval of the Town of Wallkill Planning Board and
Town of Wallkill Water and Sewer Superintendent.
The detail specifications which are a part of this chapter shall
be followed as concerns the materials and method of installation of
the water mains, house service, meters and all other parts of the
system.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said detail specifications are included at
the end of this chapter.
The Master Plan for the Town of Wallkill water supply distribution
and storage shall be followed so that the new water supply may be
incorporated in the overall system for the Town of Wallkill.
Alternate materials and methods of construction may be used
if they have been specifically approved by the Commissioner of Public
Works and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer. An alternate may
be approved, provided that the proposed design is satisfactory and
complies with the intent of this chapter and the material or method
of work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent
of these here prescribed in quality, strength, effectiveness, durability
and safety.
B.
The design, installation and testing of any water system shall conform
to the latest version of the applicable AWWA standards, Town of Wallkill
specifications and New York State Department of Health regulations.
[Amended 8-26-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
C.
All water mains shall be designed to maintain a minimum pressure
of 20 pounds per square inch at ground level at all points in the
distribution system under all conditions of flow. The normal working
pressure in the system should be approximately 60 pounds per square
inch and not less than 35 pounds per square inch.
D.
The minimum water main size shall be six-inch diameter.
E.
Systems shall be designed to provide fire flows in accordance with
the requirements of the State Insurance Services Office.
F.
Valves shall be provided at each street intersection, at each place
where a main is tapped and at intervals of not more than 500 feet
in commercial districts and 800 feet in other districts and at intermediate
locations as required by applicable regulations.
G.
Hydrants should be provided at each street intersection and at intermediate
points between intersections. Hydrant spacing may range from 350 feet
to a maximum of 600 feet.
H.
Individual house service connections of size three-fourths-inch to
two-inch shall be installed in one continuous piece from the main
to the curb stop and in one continuous piece from the curb stop to
the meter. Unless specifically authorized by the Superintendent of
Water and Sewer, no unions of any nature will be permitted below floor
slabs.
I.
Prior to beginning the installation of waterlines, the developer
shall submit to the Superintendent of Water or his duly authorized
representative the following items for review and approval:
J.
Any use of ninety-degree bends is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Town of Wallkill Water Superintendent.
K.
All water main and service lines shall have detectable warning tape
placed 24 inches above pipe. Warning tape to read "Caution Buried
Water Line Below."
L.
All ductile iron pipe joint shall have two bronze wedges for conductivity.
[Amended 5-26-2016 by L.L. No. 10-2016; 8-26-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
A.
Water pipe installed in Town roads, in rights-of-way or in a water
system or systems to be dedicated to the Town shall be ductile iron
pipe, Class 52, with a rated water working pressure of 350 pounds
per square inch. Ductile iron pipe shall be manufactured and installed
in accordance with AWWA C151, AWWA C111, AWWA C104 and AWWA C600,
latest revisions.
B.
Water pipe installed in nondedicated roads or private water systems
may be polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pressure pipe, such as Blue Brute
or approved equal. PVC pipe shall be manufactured and installed in
accordance with AWWA C900 and M23, latest revisions. Fusion welded
HDPE may be allowed only with specific review and approval by the
Commissioner of Public Works.
C.
Water main fittings shall be standard gray-iron and ductile-iron
fittings in accordance with AWWA C110, date of latest revision. Fittings
shall be the mechanical joint retainer gland type. Mechanical-joint
retainer glands, bolts and gaskets shall be in accordance with AWWA
C111, latest revision.
D.
Water main valves four inches through 48 inches shall be resilient
wedge gate valves, as manufactured by Mueller Model #A2361, non-rising
stem, standard mechanical joint ends, in accordance with AWWA C515
and AWWA CIII, date of latest revision. Valves shall be provided with
an extension service box to grade; see typical Water Valve Detail
9W.
E.
Hydrants shall be dry-barrel hydrants, type Mueller Super Centurion
250 Model A-423 (open left) in accordance with AWWA C502 (see attached
detail 10W), and include an integral five-inch Mueller "Storz" connection
on the pumper nozzle. Hydrants shall have a main valve size opening
of five inches nominal, two two-and-one-half-inch NST hose nozzles,
a one-and-one-half-inch pentagon operating nut and a six-inch mechanical
joint inlet show connection with accessories. The hydrant direction
of opening shall be left (counterclockwise).
F.
Service taps on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe shall be made using
a Mueller double stainless steel strap (catalog #BR2S), sized according
to the main pipe size and tapping size.
G.
Corporation stops for three-fourths-inch and one-inch service lines
shall be Mueller H-15008N conductive compression. Corporation stops
for one-and-one-half-inch and two-inch service lines shall be Mueller
H-15013N conductive compression. Corporation stops shall be in accordance
with AWWA C800, latest revision.
H.
Curb stops for three-fourths-inch through two-inch shall be Mueller
H-15219N conductive compression, with drain. Curb stops shall be provided
with an extension service box to grade. Curb stops shall be in accordance
with AWWA C800, latest revision.
I.
Underground service lines for sizes three-fourths-inch through two-inch
shall be Type K copper, supplied in conformance with ASTM 888, in
accordance with AWWA C800, latest revision.
J.
Service connections or water main extension connections of three
inches or larger shall be Mueller Stainless Steel, model H-304 tapping
sleeve and tapping valve. Mechanical joint tapping sleeves shall be
provided with duck-tipped end gaskets. Outlet flange shall be Class
125, ANSI B16.1.
K.
A Mueller Stainless Steel tapping sleeve and valve, model H-304,
is to be used in all cases. All hardware (including but not limited
to nuts, bolts, etc.) shall be stainless steel.
A.
All water pipe shall be installed in a separate trench from any other
underground utility.
B.
All excavations for pipe shall be carried six or more inches deeper
than the final grade line and then brought to grade in accordance
with the attached details.
C.
The width of the trench at the top of the pipe shall not exceed the
diameter of the pipe plus 24 inches.
D.
Materials such as peat or other soft material shall be reported to
the Commissioner of Public Works and the Superintendent of Water and
Sewer. In the event that rock is encountered, excavation shall be
carried eight inches below the bottom of the pipe.
E.
The excavation of trenches shall be fully completed a sufficient
distance in advance of laying the pipe but not more than 50 feet,
unless permitted by the Commissioner of Public Works, and the exposed
end of all pipe shall be fully protected to prevent earth or other
substances from entering the pipe. The interior of the pipe shall
be carefully freed from all dirt or superfluous material as the work
progresses.
F.
The contractor shall remove, by pumping or other means, any water
accumulated in the excavation and keep the trench dewatered until
the bedding is complete.
G.
The contractor shall do all bracing, sheathing and shoring necessary
to perform and protect all excavation as required for safety or to
conform to governing laws.
A.
No pipe or other appurtenance shall be backfilled until inspected
by the inspector.
B.
Backfilling shall be done with approved material, free from large
stone or frozen earth.
C.
Immediately after pipes have been laid, backfilling shall commence.
The material surrounding the pipe and the pipe embedment zone shall
be carefully placed and thoroughly compacted in such a manner that
the line and grade of the pipe are not disturbed. Backfill material
shall be placed evenly and carefully on both sides and over the pipe
in nine-inch maximum lifts, and each lift shall be thoroughly compacted.
See typical water main details.
D.
Where the pipe is installed in a utility easement
right-of-way (not under a paved, hard surface, or surfaces exposed
to vehicular traffic and/or loadings), the trench above the pipe embedment
zone shall be backfilled in accordance with detail(s) sheet (3W).
[Amended 5-26-2016 by L.L. No. 10-2016]
All new, cleaned or repaired water mains shall be disinfected
in accordance with AWWA C651, latest revision, except that Section
5.1, Tablet Method, shall not be permitted.
Repairs to water mains or water service connections shall be
made with such materials as are prescribed by this chapter for new
work, insofar as is practical, or by following the recommendations
of the manufacturer of the original material.
In the Town water district, maintenance of the water service
line from the water main to the property served is the responsibility
of the property owner. In the event that a leak develops and is not
promptly repaired by the owner, the Town may repair the same and assess
such charge against the property so benefited, such charge to be collected
as a tax.
In the Town water district, the applicant for a building permit
shall notify the inspector when he is ready to connect the water service
line to the main and the water service line to the building. This
connection shall be made under the supervision of the inspector or
his representative.
A.
All measurements, tests and analysis of the characteristics of the
waters to which reference is made in this chapter shall be determined
in accordance with Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Waste
Water, published by the American Public Health Association, Inc.
B.
All water mains are to be hydrostatically pressure testing in accordance
with the applicable sections of AWWA, latest revision.
C.
All tapping sleeves and valves are to be air tested and visually
observed for leaks.
D.
All water mains are to be disinfected, sampled, and acceptable analytical
results obtained prior to placing in service. Testing, disinfection
and sampling parameters are to be in accordance with the applicable
sections of AWWA and the Orange County Health Department regulations,
date of latest revisions, except that Section 5.1 of AWWA C651, Tablet
Method, shall not be allowed.
[Amended 8-26-2021 by L.L. No. 6-2021]
E.
All water services less than three inches (diameter) are to be visually
observed for leaks, prior to backfill.
A.
No person shall open, interfere with or draw water from any fire
hydrant without approval from the Commissioner of Public Works or
the Superintendent of Water and Sewer, except that hydrants may be
opened by or on the order of any Chief of a Fire Department for fire-fighting
purposes only. All other uses require prior approval of the Commissioner
of Public Works or the Superintendent of Water and Sewer. If use of
hydrant is approved, an approved water meter shall be obtained from
the Town of Wallkill Water Department, at the sole expense of the
applicant.
B.
Whenever a hydrant has been opened and used, notification of such
fact shall be promptly given the inspector.
C.
No tools or implements except standard hydrant wrenches shall be
used.
D.
All privately owned and maintained fire hydrants are to be routinely
flushed at a semiannual basis. Flushing operations are to be coordinated
with the Town of Wallkill Water Department. Annual reports in this
regards are to be prepared and provided to the Town of Wallkill Water
Department and Building Department. The Water and Sewer Superintendent
reserves the right to require that the flushing reports be certified
by a licensed New York State professional engineer or plumber.
The Town reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to limit
the amount of water furnished to any consumer should circumstances
of public necessity warrant such action, even though no such limit
may be stated in the application or permit for use; or said Town may
entirely shut off the water supply used for any manufacturing purposes
or for furnishing power or for lawn sprinkling, at any time, by giving
reasonable notice by publication, if possible, of such intended action;
or in the case of making or constructing new work or in making repairs
or in an emergency, the right is reserved to shut off the water from
any consumer without notice for as long a period as may be necessary.
The Town of Wallkill shall not be liable for any damage or loss
of any kind to persons or property which may arise from or be caused
by any change, diminution in or increase to the water pressure or
supply from any cause whatever, nor shall the Town of Wallkill be
liable for any property damages resulting from any discoloration of
the water furnished, including, but not limited to, clothing allegedly
damaged by discolored water.
Subject to change, a schedule of rates, penalties, minimum charges
and fees for water service permits shall be established by the Town
Board. Such schedule of rates shall be filed and made available for
public inspection at the office of the Town Clerk and at such other
Town offices as designated by the Town Board.
Bills for water services shall become due and payable to the
districts at such place and to such person as designated by the Town
Board and shall be rendered for such billing periods as the Town Board
shall designate. If such bills are not paid within 30 days after the
due date designated by the Town Board, a penalty will be added thereto.
If such bills remain unpaid for a period of 60 days from the due date,
water service may be discontinued by order of the Town Board until
such bill, together with the penalty, is paid.
A.
Water rents and charges and penalties thereon shall be a lien upon
the real property upon which the water is used, and on or before the
day when, under the Town Law, preliminary estimates or expenditures
are required to be submitted, the inspector shall file with the Town
Clerk a statement showing all water rents and charges, with penalties
thereon, unpaid for more than 60 days, which said statement shall
contain a brief description of the property to which the water was
supplied or upon which charges were incurred, the tax account number,
the name of the owner liable to pay the same, so far as may be known,
and the amount chargeable to each.
B.
Such rents, charges and penalty shall not be collected by the collector
of the districts after the filing of such statement with the Town
Clerk but may be thereafter paid to the Supervisor until such time
as a statement of such unpaid water rents, charges and penalties is
submitted to the Board of Supervisors for the purpose of levying the
same as a tax against the property affected.
Any person who shall, except as permitted by this chapter, break,
damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, apparatus
or equipment which is part of any public water supply system or any
community water supply system shall be deemed to have violated this
chapter. Any person who commits or permits any acts in violation of
any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed
an offense against such chapter and shall be liable for the penalties
provided. A separate offense against this chapter shall be deemed
committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
A separate penalty may be imposed for each separate offense.
For each violation of a provision of this chapter, the person
violating the same shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50
or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or to both such fine and
imprisonment.
Any person violating this chapter shall be subject to a civil
penalty enforceable and collectible by the Town in the amount of $50
for each offense.
In addition to the above-provided penalties, the Town Board
may cause water service to be cut off to any property where a violation
exists. The Town Board may also maintain an action or proceedings
in the name of the Town in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel
compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of such
chapter.
A.
No water wells, for potable use or irrigational purposes, will be
permitted within Town of Wallkill water districts.
B.
Any/all existing wells proposed to be abandoned shall be done in
accordance with the NYSDOH regulations, and certificate letters in
this regard are to be prepared by a New York State licensed professional
engineer and provided to the Town of Wallkill.
A.
Restraints approved for use are thrust blocks, mega lug retainer
glands, tie rods and field lock gaskets.
B.
Two forms of restraints are required on all bends,
offsets, dead ends and/or temporary dead ends for future expansion.
Hydrants will require additional restraints, in accordance with Detail
10/W. All dead ends are to have thrust calculations designed by a
licensed New York State professional engineer and submitted to the
Town for review.
[Amended 5-26-2016 by L.L. No. 10-2016]
C.
Any water main 4 inches and greater requires a restraint chart designed
by a New York State licensed professional engineer in accordance with
all applicable standards, including but not limited to AWWA, NYSDOH,
etc.
