Chapter 15.18
WATER RECYCLING AT THE WATER FACTORY
Sections:
15.18.010 Title.
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the “City of Santa Clarita recycled water ordinance” and may be cited as such. (Ord. 19-3 § 2, 7/9/19)
15.18.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the establishment and enforcement of regulations pertaining to the sale and use of recycled water produced at the Water Factory. (Ord. 19-3 § 3, 7/9/19)
15.18.030 Prohibition on Sale, Distribution, or Use without Wholesale-Recycled Water Purchase Agreement.
A. No person may purchase, sell, distribute or use (either directly or through an intermediate party) recycled water produced at the Water Factory unless such sale, distribution, or use is governed by, in accord with, or pursuant to the requirements of a wholesale-recycled water purchase agreement with the City. As used in this chapter, the term “person” shall include natural persons, corporations, any city, county, district, joint powers authority, the state, and the United States, to the extent authorized by federal law.
B. Wholesale-recycled water purchase agreements shall govern resale and use of recycled water produced at the Water Factory, and incorporate the terms and conditions of all applicable waste discharge requirements, water reclamation requirements, and other applicable orders of the California State Water Resources Control Board, and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region; and applicable requirements of state and federal law, including but not limited to the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 through 1388); the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f through 300j-27); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (California Water Code 13000 through 16104), and Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations.
C. Prior to initiating delivery of any recycled water from the Water Factory, the City Engineer shall enter into a wholesale-recycled water purchase agreement with SCV Water or any other person who is authorized by state law to distribute recycled water within the City’s jurisdiction. (Ord. 19-3 § 4, 7/9/19)
15.18.040 Authority.
The City Engineer is granted authority to establish rules and regulations governing the use of recycled water as necessary, which shall be in accordance with existing law. The City Engineer shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the City Engineer may be delegated to persons acting in the beneficial interest of, or in the employ of, the City. (Ord. 19-3 § 5, 7/9/19)
15.18.050 Violation—Penalty.
Upon a written determination of the City Engineer that a violation of this chapter has occurred, such action shall constitute a basis for:
A. Termination of any user agreement;
B. Immediate cessation of recycled water delivery;
C. The City Engineer shall adopt notice and hearing procedures to implement this section, which shall be consistent with the rights afforded by due process. (Ord. 19-3 § 6, 7/9/19)
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