Chapter 14.20
WATER—CROSS-CONNECTIONS
Sections:
14.20.020 Cross-connections—Prohibitions.
14.20.030 Backflow prevention device.
14.20.040 Compliance required.
14.20.050 State statutes adopted.
14.20.060 Nuisances declared—Abatement.
14.20.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
A. “Backflow” means the flow other than the intended direction of flow of any foreign liquids, gases or substances into the distribution system of a public water supply;
B. “Backflow prevention device” means a device (AWWA approved) to counteract back pressure or prevent back siphonage;
C. “Cross-connection” means any physical arrangement whereby a public water supply is connected, directly or indirectly, with any other water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture or other device which contains or may contain contaminated waste, sewage, or other waste or liquids of unknown or unsafe quality which may be capable of imparting contamination to the public water supply as a result of backflow;
D. “Superintendent” means the superintendent of the Everett water department, or any staff member of the Snohomish health district or the state of Washington Department of Social and Health Services qualified in protection of municipal water quality. (Prior code § 14.18.010)
14.20.020 Cross-connections—Prohibitions.
The installation or maintenance of a cross-connection which in the opinion of the superintendent will endanger the water quality of the potable water supply of the city is unlawful. (Prior code § 14.18.020)
14.20.030 Backflow prevention device.
Backflow prevention devices shall be required to be installed and maintained by the service customer on any service connection to the Everett water supply system where, in the opinion of the superintendent, the backflow prevention devices are necessary for the protection of the city water supply from backflow. (Prior code § 14.18.030)
14.20.040 Compliance required.
Use or operating of a private water supply system contrary to the provisions of the ordinances of the city or the laws of the state or the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health regulating public water supplies where the private system is served by the city public water supply is unlawful. (Prior code § 14.18.040)
14.20.050 State statutes adopted.
Rules and regulations of the State Board of Health regarding public water supplies, cross-connection control regulation in Washington State, WAC 246-290-490 are adopted by reference. (Ord. 2519-01 § 1, 2001: prior code § 14.18.050)
14.20.060 Nuisances declared—Abatement.
Unlawful cross-connections now existing or hereafter installed, services requiring backflow prevention devices and unlawful use or operation of a private water supply system served by the city public water supply system are declared to be nuisances, and in addition to any other provisions and lawful measures for the abatement of nuisances, shall be subject to abatement in accordance with the following procedure. In the event that the superintendent determines that a nuisance, as herein provided, does exist, written notice thereof shall be sent to the person in whose name the service is established under the records of the city water department or, alternatively the written notice shall be posted on the premises served. The notice shall provide that the nuisance described therein shall be corrected within thirty days of the date the notice is mailed or posted. Upon failure to abate the nuisance within the prescribed time, water service may be discontinued. In the event that a nuisance, as herein provided, presents an immediate danger of contamination to the public water supply of the city in the opinion of the superintendent, service from the city public water supply system to any premises upon which a nuisance, as herein provided, exists may be discontinued. Any appeal from a decision, finding or determination of the superintendent shall be to the Superior Court of Snohomish County within thirty-three days of mailing or posting of a thirty-day notice and three days of mailing or posting of notice of immediate discontinuance. (Prior code § 14.18.060)