Section 19-10-7 Private Water Lines
A. Private water lines shall be installed when:
1. The streets are private; and
2. Dedication of adequately sized water line easement, public utility easement or right-of-way is not possible. (”Adequately sized” to be determined by Water Division Director.)
B. A private water line shall not be installed within a public utility easement except to connect to a public water line.
C. Where a private water line connects to the Town water system, the connection shall be made with a valve, meter, and backflow device between the two (2) systems and located within the public right-of-way.
D. All proposed private water lines shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Department, the Water Division, the Fire District and other appropriate agencies prior to construction.
E. The private water line shall be installed and maintained at the expense of the individual, partnership, business, or corporation making the application for the private system.
F. Owners of private water lines may request that the Town assume ownership, operation and maintenance of those water lines. Approval of such a request is at the sole discretion of the Town and will only be considered in cases where:
1. The private water lines are designed and constructed to meet all Town standards as outlined in Section 19-10-1;
2. Approvals as outlined in Section 19-10-2 have been obtained;
3. Private water line is sized in conformance with Section 19-10-5, or has received a waiver from the Utilities Director based on existing conditions in the municipal water system. [Ordinance #383, 2017; Resolution #1538, 2017; prior code § 19-10-7.]