2.07.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to:
1. Protect the public water supply against actual or potential Contamination through cross connections by isolating sources of Contamination that may occur within a Water User’s premises because of some undiscovered or unauthorized Cross Connection on the premises;
2. to eliminate existing connections between drinking water systems and other sources of water that are not approved as safe and potable for human consumption;
3. to eliminate cross connections between drinking water systems and sources of Contamination; and
4. to prevent the making of cross connections in the future.
These regulations are adopted pursuant to the State of California Administrative Code, Title 17 Public Health entitled “Regulations Relating to Cross Connections.”
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation at any time to make or maintain or cause to be made or maintained, temporarily or permanently, for any period of time whatsoever, any cross connection between plumbing pipes or water fixtures being served with water by the District and any other source of water supply or to maintain any sanitary fixture or other appurtenances or fixtures which by reason their construction, may cause or allow Backflow of water or other substances into the water supply system of the District and/or the Service of water pipes or fixtures of any consumer of the District. [Ord. 2014-1 § 7, 2014.]