HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1503ORDINANCE N0. 1503
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 22 OF THE CANTON
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Public Works, Water and Sewer Committee has
determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Canton
to establish Title 8, Chapter 22, of the Canton Municipal Code;
and,
WHEREAS, the Canton City Council has made a similar
determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That the Canton City Council hereby finds the foregoing
recitals to be fact.
2. That Title 8, Chapter 22 of the Canton Municipal Code is
hereby established to read as follows:
"Chapter 22
CROSS-CONNECTIONS
8-22-1: DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this Chapter the following definitions
shall apply:
(1) "Backflow" shall mean water of questionable quality,
wastes or other contaminants entering a public water supply system
due to a reversal of flow.
(2) "Cross-connection" shall mean a connection or
arrangement of piping or appurtenance where a backflow could
occur.
(3) "Safe air gap" shall mean the minimum distance of a
water inlet or opening above the maximum high water level or
overflow rim in a fixture, device or container to which public
water is furnished which shall be at least two times the inside
diameter of the water inlet pipe; but shall not be less than one
inch and need not more than 12 inches.
(4) "Secondary water supply" shall mean a water supply
system maintained in addition to a public water supply, including
but not limited to water systems from ground or surf ace sources
not meeting the requirements of Act No. 98 of the Public Acts of
1913, as amended being Sections 325.201 to 325.214 of the Compiled
Laws of 1948, or water from a public water supply which in any way
has been treated, processed or exposed to any possible contaminant
or stored in other than an approved storage facility.
(5) "Submerged inlet" shall mean a water pipe or extension
thereto from a public water supply terminating in a tank, vessel,
fixture or appliance which may contain water of questionable
quality, waste or other contaminant and which is unprotected
against backflow.
(6) "Water utility" shall mean the City of Canton Water
Department.
8-22-2: COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING LAWS.
A connection with a public water supply system shall
comply with the existing laws and rules and the provisions of the
Code of the City of Canton.
8-22-3: CROSS-CONNECTIONS PROHIBITED.
Cross-connection of the public water supply system and
any other water supply system or source including but not limited
to the following is prohibited:
(1) Between a public water supply system and a secondary
water supply.
(2) By submerged inlet.
(3) Between a lawn sprinkling system and the public water
supply system.
(4) Between a public water supply and piping which may
contain sanitary waste or a chemical contaminant.
(5) Between a public water supply system and piping
immersed in a tank or vessel which may contain a contaminant.
8-22-4: LOCAL CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM.
The City of Canton shall develop a comprehensive control
program for the elimination and prevention of all future
cross-connections.
8-22-5: CORRECTIONS AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES.
Any user of water from the City of Canton water system
shall obtain written approval from the Water Department or any
proposed corrective action or protective device before using or
installing it. The total time allowed for completion of the
necessary corrections shall be contingent upon the degree of
hazard involved and including the time required to obtain and
install equipment. If the cross-connection has not been removed
within the time as hereinafter specified, the City shall
physically separate the Canton water supply from the on-site
piping system in such manner that the two systems cannot be
connected by any unauthorized person.
8-22-6: PIPING IDENTIFICATION.
When a secondary water source is used in addition to the
Canton water supply, exposed Canton water and secondary water
piping shall be identified by distinguishing colors or tags and so
maintained that each pipe may be traced readily in its entirety.
It will be necessary to protect the Canton water supply at the
service connection in a manner acceptable to the Water Department.
8-22-7: PRIVATE WATER STORAGE TANKS.
A private water storage tank supplied from the Canton
water system shall be deemed a secondary water supply unless it is
designed and approved for potable water usage.
8-22-8: ELIMINATION OF EXISTING CROSS-CONNECTIONS.
Within one year from the effective date of this Section
all existing cross-connections to the Canton water supply system
shall be eliminated. The expenses of such elimination shall be
that of the owner of the property on which such cross-connection
exists.
8-22-9: INSPECTION.
The Water Department of the City or any representative
thereof shall have the authority to inspect any premises to
determine the presence of an existing cross-connection and to
order the elimination of such cross-connection.
8-22-10: DISCONTINUANCE OF WATER SERVICE.
The Water Department is hereby authorized to discontinue
water service after a reasonable notice to any person owning any
property where a cross-connection in violation of this Code
exists. The Water Department may take such other precautionary
measures as are necessary to eliminate any danger of the
contamination of the Canton water supply system. Water service to
such property shall not be restored until such cross-connection
has been eliminated.
8-22-11: CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL REGULATIONS.
The attached cross-connection control regulations are
hereby promulgated with an effective date as of the effective date
of this ordinance.
4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
ten (10) days after its passage by the City Council of the City of
Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, approval by the Mayor thereof,
and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton
County, Illinois at a regular meeting this 21st day of
May , 1996 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen May, Shores, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff,
Hartford.
NAYS: None,
ABSENT: Aldermen Meade, Molleck.
APPROVED:
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onald E. Edwards, Mayor
ATTEST:
a y Whi es, ity Clerk.