Chino Hills Municipal Code Ch. 13.32 Reclaimed Water Regulations

In addition to the definitions set forth in Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, Regulations of the California Administrative Code, the following definitions shall be applicable for this chapter.

"AFY" means acre-feet per year.

"Agricultural use" means water used for the production of crops and/or livestock and the preparation of these products for market.

"Air-gap separation" means a physical break between a supply pipe and a receiving vessel. The air gap shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe, measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, and in no case less than one inch.

"Applicant" means any person, firm, corporation, association, or agency who applies for reclaimed water service.

"Application rate" means the rate at which irrigation water is applied to a design or use area, expressed in inches per hour.

"Approved check valve" means a check valve that seats readily and completely. It must be carefully machined to have free moving parts and assure water tightness. The face of the closure element and valve seat must be bronze or other noncorrodible material that will seat tightly under all prevailing conditions of field use. Pins and bushings shall be of bronze or other non-corrodible, nonsticking material. The closure element (e.g., clapper) shall be internally weighted or otherwise internally equipped to promote rapid and positive closure in all sizes where this feature is obtainable. All devices shall comply with the USC Foundation of Cross-Connection Control.

"Approved double check valve assembly" is an assembly of at least two independently acting approved check valves including tightly closing shut-off valves on each side of the check valve assembly and suitable leak-detector drains plus connections available for testing the water tightness of each check valve. All devices shall comply with the USC Foundation of Cross-Connection Control.

"Approved reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device" is a device incorporating two or more check valves and an automatically operating differential relief valve located between the two checks, two shut off valves, and equipped with necessary appurtenances for testing. The device shall operate to maintain the pressure in the zone between two check valves less than the pressure on the city water supply side of the device. At cessation of normal flow, the pressure between the check valves shall be less than the supply pressure. In case of leakage of either check valve, the differential relief valve shall operate to maintain this reduced pressure by discharging to the atmosphere. When the inlet pressure is two psi or less, the relief valve shall be open to the atmosphere, thereby providing an air gap in the device. To be approved, these devices must be readily accessible for maintenance and testing, and installed in a location where no pan of the valve will be submerged. All devices shall comply with the USC Foundation of Cross-Connection Control.

"Approved use" means an application of reclaimed water in a manner, and for a purpose, designated in a user permit issued by the city and in compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements.

"Approved use area" means a site, with well-defined boundaries, designated in a permit for reclaimed water service issued by the city to receive reclaimed water for an approved use and acknowledged by all applicable regulatory agencies.

"As-built drawings" means record drawings that show the completed facilities as constructed or modified.

"Automatic system" means controllers, valves, and associated equipment used to program and operate irrigation systems for the efficient application of reclaimed water.

"Auxiliary water supply" means any water supply on or available to the premises other than the approved potable water or reclaimed water supplies.

"AWWA" means American Water Works Association.

"Board" means Board of Directors of the Chino Basin Municipal Water District.

"City" means city of Chino Hills.

"City Council" means City Council of the city of Chino Hills.

"Commercial/industrial use" means water used for toilets, urinals, decorative fountains; industrial processes such as rinsing, washing, cooling, flushing, circulation, or construction; and other related uses.

"Commodity charge" means a charge imposed by the city for all reclaimed water used, whether such water use is estimated or actually metered.

"Connection fee" means a fee imposed by the city for obtaining reclaimed water service from the city reclaimed water facilities.

"Cross-connection" means any unapproved and/or unprotected connection between any part of a potable water system and any source or system containing water or other substances not approved as safe and potable for human consumption.

"Customer" means any person, group, firm, partnership, corporation, association, user, or agency who legally receives reclaimed water service from the city.

"Design area" means a site, with well-defined boundaries, proposed to receive reclaimed water for an approved use, as delineated in the application for reclaimed water service.

"Direct beneficial use" means the use of reclaimed water which has been transported from the point of production to the point of use without an intervening discharge to waters of the state.

"Discharge" means any release or distribution of reclaimed water to a use area or disposal site/mechanism (e.g., outfall, live stream discharge, municipal sewage system). All discharges of reclaimed water must be approved by the regulatory agencies.

"District" means Chino Basin Municipal Water District.

"DOHS" means San Bernardino County Department of Health Services.

"Greenbelt areas" means area including, but not limited to, parkways, parks, rights-of-way, and landscaping within and/or surrounding a community.

"HCF" means hundred cubic feet, a common unit of water volume measurement.

"Industrial process water" means water used in industrial facilities for rinsing, washing, cooling, circulation, or construction.

"Infiltration rate" means rate at which water penetrates the soil surface and enters the soil profile.

"Landscape impoundment" means a body of water containing reclaimed water which is used for aesthetic or irrigation purposes and which is not intended for public contact or ingestion.

"Landscape irrigation/use" means reclaimed water used for the propagation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground cover and turf. This plant material is intended for erosion control and aesthetic value, not for resale/profit purposes.

"Nonpotable water" means water that has not been treated for, or is not acceptable for, human consumption in conformance with federal, state and local water standards. Nonpotable water includes reclaimed water.

"Off-site facilities" means existing or proposed facilities under the control of the purveyor, from the source of supply to the point of connection with the customer's on-site facilities, normally up to and including the agency's meter and meter box.

"On-site facilities" means existing or proposed facilities within property under the control of the customer, normally downstream of the city's meter.

"On-site reclaimed water supervisor" means a qualified person designated by a reclaimed water user and approved by the city to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the user's reclaimed water system. This person shall be knowledgeable in the construction and operation of reclaimed water and irrigation systems and in the application of federal, state and local guidelines, criteria, standards and rules and regulations governing the use of reclaimed water.

"Open space" means land that has been designated to remain undeveloped. These areas may receive reclaimed water service for landscape irrigation.

"Permit" means a processed and approved application package to, and agreement with, the reclaimed water purveyor for reclaimed water service.

"POC" means point of connection.

"Ponding" means retention of piped water on the ground surface or manmade surface for a period of time following the cessation of an approved reclaimed water use activity such that potential hazard to the public health may result.

"Potable water" means water which conforms to the latest federal, state and local drinking water standards.

"PSI" means pounds per square inch. The most common unit of pressure measurement.

"Reclaimed water" as defined in Title 22, Division 4, of the California Administrative Code, means water which as a result of treatment of wastewater, is suitable for direct beneficial use or a controlled use that otherwise would not occur. The treatment of wastewater is accomplished in accordance with the criteria set forth in that code.

"Reclaimed water facilities" means systems, structures, etc., used in the treatment, storage, pumping, transmission and distribution of reclaimed water.

"Recreational impoundment" means a body of reclaimed water used for recreational activities including, but not limited to, fishing, boating, and/or swimming. Allowable uses will depend on treatment level of the reclaimed water.

"Regulatory agency" means those public entities legally constituted by federal, state and local statutes to protect health and water quality.

"Runoff" means flow of water along the either natural or manmade surfaces of the ground off of the designated use area.

"RWQCB" means Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.

"Secondary effluent" means wastewater which has been treated by gravity sedimentation to remove settleable solids remaining after the primary biological treatment process.

"Service" means the delivery of reclaimed water to a user.

"Service connection" means city of Chino Hills facilities between the city reclaimed water distribution system and the customer's reclaimed water service valve, including, but not limited to, the meter, meter box, valves, and piping equipment.

"Standard specifications" means specifications adopted by the city for construction of water facilities.

"Tertiary effluent" means secondary effluent which has been disinfected and filtered. Allowable uses include body contact and irrigation of human food crops.

"Unauthorized discharge" means any release of reclaimed water that violates these rules and regulations or any applicable federal, state, or local statutes, regulations, ordinances, contracts or other requirements.

"Use area" means the specific area designated to be served with reclaimed water through on-site reclaimed water facilities.

"User" means any person, group, firm, partnership, corporation, association or agency accepting reclaimed water from the city of Chino Hills reclaimed water facilities for use in accordance with this chapter.

"Windblown spray" means dispersed, airborne particles of water capable of being transmitted through the air to a location other than that for which the direct application of reclaimed water is approved.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. The city is partially dependent on imported water for domestic, agricultural, irrigation, commercial and industrial uses. This imposed supply is considered limited and its future is reliability uncertain. It is in the best interests of the city to promote and implement innovative water management strategies to conserve water resources while still satisfying water needs of the city's customers. The city operates and maintains portions of a region-wide reclaimed water distribution network within the city's potable water service area enabling it to provide tertiary treated reclaimed water from the district for a variety of beneficial uses. This alternate supply allows large quantities of higher quality potable water to be made available for domestic use.

B. The use of reclaimed water from domestic sewage is regulated by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region (RWQCB). California Water Code Section 13551 establishes a state policy to encourage the use of reclaimed water. Permission to use reclaimed water is based on the district's ability to adequately treat domestic wastewater to the point that the reclaimed water (effluent) meets the requirements of existing Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3 Regulations of the California Administrative Code. Title 22, Division 4 was promulgated by the State Department of Health Services to ensure proper health protection and specify the treatment degree to match the intended applications.

C. In accordance with waste discharge requirements for water reclamation projects, the RWQCB requires regulation measures for facilities distributing reclaimed water.

1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules and regulations including procedures, specifications, and limitations for the safe and orderly development and operation of reclaimed water facilities and systems within the city's service area.

2. Goals.

a. Achieve conservation of potable water supplies by using reclaimed water for current and future demands. Reclaimed water uses shall be for the maximum public benefit and may include, upon City Council approval and compliance with all applicable regulations:

i. Agricultural irrigation;

ii. Commercial uses;

iii. Construction use;

iv. Groundwater recharge;

v. Industrial processes;

vi. Landscape irrigation;

vii. Landscape and/or recreational impoundment;

viii. Wildlife habitat.

b. Maintain reclaimed water quality through a stringent pretreatment program for commercial and industrial wastes and by restricting brine discharges from water softeners, evaporative coolers, and other sources.

c. Prevent direct human consumption of reclaimed water through:

i. Adherence to all applicable rules and regulations;

ii. Posting of warning signs by the user;

iii. Cross-connection/backflow prevention pro-gram.

d. Control runoff of reclaimed water through monitoring of the installation and operation of all reclaimed water facilities and use areas.

e. Monitor reclaimed water quality.

3. Policy. It is the policy of the city that reclaimed water be used for any purpose approved for reclaimed water use, when it is economically, financially, technically, and institutionally feasible. Use of potable water for nondomestic uses shall be contrary to the city policy and shall not be considered the most beneficial use of a natural resource and shall be avoided to the maximum extent possible.

4. Priority. Reclaimed water shall be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as reclaimed water is available.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

The city reserves the right to amend this chapter as it deems appropriate.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the City Manager shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The City Manager may at his or her discretion, delegate any or all of these powers and duties.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

This chapter pertains to reclaimed water service to lands and/or improvements lying within the legal boundaries of the city unless otherwise stated. The city shall provide reclaimed water service in accordance with this chapter to all areas identified in the city's Water Reclamation Master Plan including all subsequent revisions for the use of reclaimed water. Reclaimed water service shall be provided to the service area when related distribution facilities are completed and service becomes available.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. General.

1. The city may adopt a water reclamation master plan ("Master Plan") designated current and potential areas for reclaimed water use. The Master Plan shall be in accordance with all regulatory agency's requirements and shall encourage reclaimed water use. The Master Plan may be reviewed and updated as needed.

2. The city may review its Master Plan and determine where water service shall be made with reclaimed water in place of potable water. Where it is determined reclaimed water is, or will be available, the city may require modifications to existing on-site water facilities and require construction of reclaimed water systems in all new developments.

3. The city may enter into agreements with surrounding cities and/or other water agencies to determine reclaimed water use areas within the service area/jurisdiction of those entities.

B. Existing Potable Water Service.

1. Upon adoption of this chapter, and each update of the city's Master Plan, the city may make determinations of areas where existing potable water use shall be made with reclaimed water.

2. A notice of the determination to use reclaimed water shall be sent to the current owner explaining the city's reasons for use and resultant procedures needed to facilitate reclaimed water use. The owner shall have one hundred eighty (180) days to comply with the city's determination. The city may allow for an extension if warranted.

C. New Reclaimed Water Service. Upon submittal by applicant of a tentative map, land use permit, or request for reclaimed water service, the city shall review the Master Plan and make preliminary determinations if reclaimed water service should be provided to the area in question.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

In accordance with the goals of the city, as stated in this chapter, the uses of reclaimed water shall include only uses approved by the California State Department of Health Services (DOHS) and for which Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, "Wastewater Reclamation Criteria" of the California Code of Regulations provides treatment requirements. Each such use will be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis. Prior to approval and at its discretion, the city may set forth specific requirements as conditions to providing service, which may require specific prior approval from the CBMWD and/or other appropriate regulatory agencies.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

Reclaimed water service shall be provided by the city only if a permit for such service is obtained in the manner provided in this chapter. Reclaimed water service shall be available, provided, and used in accordance with other applicable codes, rules, and regulations. If any of the following conditions of service are not satisfied at all times, the permit for reclaimed water service may be revoked by the city after which all reclaimed water service shall cease in the manner described in this section. Connection to a potable water system will not be allowed.

A. Financial. Conditions relating to service fees and billing shall be the same as established for the potable water system. Rates for reclaimed water service shall be established by resolution of the City Council of the city.

B. Operational.

1. Liability. The city shall not be liable for any damage by reclaimed water use or resulting from:

a. Defective plumbing;

b. On-site facilities failures;

c. High or low pressure conditions;

d. Interruptions of service.

2. Service Basis. All reclaimed water will be provided to the user in the conditions and quantity specified in the permit for reclaimed water service. Reclaimed water use will not be subject to the same restrictions as potable water during drought conditions.

C. Regulatory. Reclaimed water service may be terminated whenever the quality of the reclaimed water does not comply with the requirements of the regulatory agencies, this chapter or other applicable codes.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. For regulations that are the same between potable and reclaimed water, use applicable federal, state, and local regulations or sections of such regulations, already adopted for potable water systems by the city.

B. Other applicable guidelines, rules and regulations, ordinances, specifications that govern the use of reclaimed water:

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. A completed application for reclaimed water service must be submitted to the city by the owner, or authorized representative of the property which is intended to be served with reclaimed water. Approval for service shall be indicated by the city issuing a permit for reclaimed water service. This permit shall be in addition to permits and conditions required by the city and all other regulatory agencies.

B. The city shall furnish the application form upon request by prospective users. The application shall supply information concerning:

1. Applicant's relationship to the subject property as legal owner, tenant, or lessee;

2. Description of reclaimed water use on the property;

3. Legal description of property;

4. Technical information (listed on the application form);

5. Total irrigated acres;

6. Special conditions (items that could be of concern when using reclaimed water);

7. A drawing of the property on one eight and one-half inches by eleven (11) inches paper sheet. Include/show:

a. Location of service connection, reclaimed and potable water main line,

b. Size of service connection,

c. Use area location,

d. Areas served with reclaimed water and areas excluded from reclaimed water service,

e. A brief description of all special construction requirements.

C. The applicant shall state by signature on the application form that he or she agrees to comply with this chapter and any and all other applicable governing documents.

D. The following items are to be included in an application package:

1. Completed application form;

2. Required drawing(s);

3. Required fees and deposits;

4. Special conditions.

E. Upon receipt of a completed application package, the city shall review the material, respond, and forward the application to the CBMWD's General Manager or designated representative within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of the application package. The city may research any additional information it deems necessary. The city shall determine if the property to be served is in a suitable area for reclaimed water use and if the necessary quantity and quality of reclaimed water can be made available to the applicant. The city may prescribe specific requirements of the applicant for service which may concern:

1. Additional facilities to be constructed;

2. Manner of construction;

3. Financial responsibility;

4. Use of reclaimed water.

F. Upon successful completion of its review, the District shall submit the application package to the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the San Bernardino County DOHS for their approval. Upon approval of the application package by the RWQCB and the San Bernardino County DOHS, the applicant will be requested to submit detailed construction plans (blueprints), construction schedule, and pay required fees to the city.

G. The city will issue a permit for reclaimed water service. The permit shall be a binding agreement between the city and the user. A new application must be submitted to reinstate a permit that has been canceled.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A city permit for reclaimed water service must be obtained by the user to receive reclaimed water on any property. Permits to receive reclaimed water service or any connection for service issued under this chapter pursuant to receipt of an application for such service shall be subject to the following conditions:

A. The applicant shall adhere to requirements prescribed by this chapter and to all additional requirements prescribed by all governing agencies pertaining to reclaimed water service.

B. The applicant shall pay specified connection fees, service line charges, and other charges prior to issuance of the permit.

C. The city may schedule reclaimed water use. Such scheduling may involve programming deliveries to different users and/or to various portions of a single user on-site system. Any scheduling shall consider applicable constraints of all involved regulatory agencies, this chapter, and the operating constraints of the affected users.

D. The city may temporarily terminate reclaimed water service at any time water at the terminal point of the District's reclamation plant does not meet the requirements of the regulatory agencies. Reclaimed water service would, in such case, be restored when the reclaimed water meets the governing requirements at the terminal point of the treatment plant. The city and the District may provide reclaimed water service from other approved sources. In addition, approved air gap separations may be used to provide potable water to the reclaimed water system to ensure water service.

E. The city may apply for and process all applicable regulatory agency permits. The cost and preparation of any study or report necessary to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or other regulatory requirements shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

F. The use permit shall become valid only after the project has been completely constructed, tested, and approved by the involved agencies.

G. A copy of the current permit must be available for review at all times, clearly visible at the site and on file at the user's office.

H. The use permit shall include the following:

1. Name and address of owner and user;

2. A statement that no changes in the proposed system will be undertaken without application and issuance of an amended city permit;

3. A statement that the applicant recognizes potential penalties for violation of this chapter and/or regulations of any regulatory agencies;

4. Specific quantity of reclaimed water to be used. Identify the following:

a. Average annual hundred cubic feet (HCF) used,

b. Maximum gallons per minute (GPM) needed at the point of connection (POC) as shown on the plans;

5. Permitted/approved uses;

6. Property location and estimated irrigated acres.

I. The use permit shall stay in effect indefinitely, but shall be canceled if:

1. A change of ownership occurs;

2. A change of user occurs;

3. A change of reclaimed water use occurs;

4. A violation of this chapter and/or other regulatory agencies occurs, which results in a system turn-off.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. General. All rates and charges relating to reclaimed water service shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Applicants for reclaimed water service shall pay their fair share for the construction of facilities needed to deliver reclaimed water to the applicant's property. All fees and estimated construction costs shall be paid prior to construction; however, the city may reimburse the applicant for a portion of the cost of such facilities as set in subsection D of this section.

B. Change of Rates or Charges. The city reserves the right to change the schedule of reclaimed water rates, service charges, and any other charges, deposits, or fees at any time. These charges are subject to the terms of any existing reclaimed water service permits (and/or agreements) and will be made by appropriate action of the city.

C. Temporary Service. The reclaimed water rate for all water sold through temporary meters shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

D. Financial Participation By City. Under certain circumstances, the city may contribute to the cost of constructing the facilities needed to deliver reclaimed water to an applicant's property. Subject to the availability of funds, the city may:

1. Reimburse an applicant for costs incurred to install oversized facilities;

2. Elect to participate in or construct supply lines, main lines, reservoirs, pumping stations or other facilities, as it determines necessary, and/or as funds are available.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. The city reserves the right to determine the size and location and/or type of:

1. Reclaimed water service lines;

2. Service connections;

3. Meters;

4. Backflow protection devices and other appurtenances in the service area.

B. The reclaimed water service lines shall be extended to an area abutting upon a public street, highway, road or city easement in which reclaimed water mains are installed.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

Permits for reclaimed water service shall be issued under the following conditions:

A. The city reserves the right to limit the area of land under one ownership or homeowner's association to be supplied by one reclaimed water service connection and one reclaimed water meter.

B. A reclaimed water service connection and its corresponding meter shall not be used to supply adjoining property of a different owner.

C. A service connection shall not be used to supply adjoining property of a different owner or to supply property of the same owner across a road, street or other public right-of-way. When a property which is provided with a reclaimed water connection and corresponding meter is subdivided, such connection and meter shall be considered as serving the lot or parcel of land on which the meter is located. Additional reclaimed water mains and/or reclaimed water service lines will be required for all subdivided areas in accordance with this chapter.

D. Irrigation systems in homeowner's associations and other developments where landscaping around homes and in common areas are served with one meter shall be allowed to cross under roads, streets, or other rights-of-way within the association's or developer's property.

E. All reclaimed water used on any property where a meter is installed must pass through the meter. Customers shall be held responsible and charged for all reclaimed water passing through their meters.

F. Every reclaimed water service line installed shall be equipped with a curb stop or wheel valve on the inlet side of the meter. The valve or curb stop is to be used only by city personnel to control the reclaimed water supply through the water service line. If the wheel valve or curb stop is damaged by the customer, then the customer shall bear full financial responsibility for replacement.

G. When a reasonable service pressure would not be available to on-site facilities not previously served from the potable water system, the user shall be responsible for correcting this situation upon conversion to the reclaimed water system. If available service pressure is too high, the user shall utilize pressure regulator(s) downstream of the meter to obtain the correct pressure. If available pressure is too low, the user shall provide booster pumping to increase the pressure. When a reasonable service pressure would not be available to on-site facilities previously served from the potable water system, correcting this situation upon conversion to the reclaimed system shall be handled as follows:

1. If user-provided booster pumping or pressure regulation was required for on-site facilities when service was provided from the potable system then any booster pumping or pressure regulation required for reclaimed water service shall be provided by the user.

2. If reasonable service pressure was available for the on-site facilities when service was provided from the potable system, then any action needed to provide reclaimed water service shall be considered on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with the city.

H. Service is commenced after issuance of a permit for reclaimed water service by the city.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

Should a reclaimed water service line installed according to the directions of the applicant, owner, or customer (user) be of the wrong size or installed at a wrong location or depth, the cost of relocation or removal shall be paid for by the user where the error was that of the user or the user's representative. All services provided prior to final street improvements shall be considered temporary and the costs for any repairs or changes to on-site facilities required to be performed by the city shall be paid by the user.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. The following provisions are to protect the city's potable and reclaimed water supplies against actual, undiscovered, unauthorized, or potential cross-connections to the user's reclaimed water system. These provisions are in addition to, not in lieu of, the controls and requirements of other regulatory agencies. These provisions are in accordance with Title 17 (Public Health) of the California Administrative Code. These regulations are intended to protect the city water supplies and are not intended to provide regulatory measures for protection of users from the hazards of cross-connections within their own property.

B. Approved backflow prevention devices on the city's potable and reclaimed water services to the property, as required in these provisions, shall be provided, installed, tested, and maintained at user expense. These devices shall be located on the property served immediately downstream of the meter and shall not be on the city's facilities. All devices shall be readily accessible for testing and maintenance.

C. When reclaimed water service is initiated, the applicant must provide sufficient information, including plumbing and building plans, to enable the city and other regulatory agencies to determine the level of backflow protection required. The proper backflow protection as determined by the city and other regulatory agencies shall then be installed and inspected before reclaimed water service is provided. Each time there is a change of customer (either owner or tenant) on any commercial or industrial premise, the user shall notify the city immediately. The city will then reassess the level of protection required. Also, any alterations to existing on-site facilities that may affect required protection level must be reported immediately to the city.

D. At their discretion, representatives of any health agency having jurisdiction, the city, and CBMWD may conduct surveys of any property where water service is provided by the city. These surveys are to determine if any actual or potential cross-connections exist. The applicant, owner, or user shall provide full cooperation in facilitating these surveys.

1. Where Protection is Required. Approved backflow protection for potable water supplies shall be provided as follows:

a. Each city water service connection that supplies potable water to a premises having an auxiliary water supply that is not accepted as a potable source by the city and is approved for such use by the San Bernardino County DOHS shall be protected against backflow from the premises into the city water systems.

b. Each city water service connection for supplying potable water to a premises on which any substance is handled in a fashion as to permit entry into the city water system from the premises shall be protected against backflow from the premises into the city water system. This shall include, but not be limited to, the handling of process waters, waters originating from any of the city water systems that have been subject to deterioration in quality, and agricultural use.

c. Backflow devices shall be installed where premises have intricate plumbing and piping arrangements or where not all portions of the premises are readily accessible for inspection.

d. Backflow protection may be required at premises where there has been a history of cross-connections being reestablished.

2. Other Measures.

a. Whenever possible the city will operate the reclaimed water system at a lower pressure than potable water systems. This will cause potable water to flow to the reclaimed water system in the event of a cross-connection.

b. Water meters and backflow devices used for reclaimed water service shall be tagged or color-coded purple, color pantone 512 or 522, or otherwise distinguished as such. These meters shall not be interchanged or used for potable water service after repairs and/or meter testing have been performed.

c. Periodic inspection of the reclaimed water facilities will determine if all identifying items are still clearly discernible. If not, they will be replaced, repaired or refurbished as needed. These items include:

i. Warning tags;

ii. Painted surfaces;

iii. Warning tape;

iv. Identification tape;

v. Covers, caps, signs;

vi. Other items that indicate reclaimed water is being used.

d. Acceptable tracer dyes may periodically be introduced into the reclaimed water system by the city, CBMWD or local health agency, to determine the existence of any cross-connections or backflow conditions into the potable water system.

e. In the event of contamination or pollution of a city potable water system due to a cross-connection or other failure, the San Bernardino County DOHS and the city shall be promptly notified so that appropriate measures will be taken to correct the problem.

f. The state and county health departments and the city shall be kept informed by written document of the identity of the person responsible for the user's reclaimed water system on all premises concerned with these rules and regulations. At each authorized use area, an on-site Reclaimed Water Supervisors shall be designated and responsible for including, but not limited to, the following:

i. The installation and use of all components of the on-site reclaimed water system(s);

ii. Prevention of cross-connections;

iii. Change in use of reclaimed water.

3. Water Service Termination. When the city determines that reclaimed water uses or conditions encountered by the city represent a clear and immediate hazard to the city's potable and/or reclaimed water supply that cannot be immediately removed or corrected, the city shall reserve the right to terminate reclaimed water use. Conditions or uses that create a basis for termination include, but are not limited to:

a. Refusal to install a required backflow prevention device;

b. Refusal to test a backflow prevention device;

c. Refusal to repair or replace a faulty backflow prevention device;

d. Direct or indirect connection between the potable and reclaimed water systems;

e. Direct or indirect connection between the reclaimed water system and a system or equipment containing contaminants;

f. A situation which presents an immediate health hazard to the city potable and/or reclaimed water system, as determined by the city, CBMWD, or other regulatory agency.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

The level of protection required is related to the degree of hazard that exists on the premises served. Listed in increasing levels of protection, the following protective backflow devices may be required: double check valve (DC), reduced pressure principle device (RPPD), and an air gap separation (AG). The user may choose a higher level of protection than required by the city or other regulatory agencies. Minimum types required, relative to various situations, are listed below. Situations not listed will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the appropriate level of protection required shall be determined by the city or the San Bernardino County Department of Health Service. These shall include situations where on-site conditions could impact the reclaimed water quality.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

The user is responsible for inspection and testing of all backflow prevention devices at least once a year, or more often in those instances where successive inspections indicate repeated failure. All inspections shall be performed at the user's expense by a tester certified by the County Health Department. These devices shall be repaired, overhauled, and/or replaced at the expense of the user whenever they are found to be defective. These devices shall also be tested immediately after they are installed, relocated, or repaired. The user shall maintain records of all such tests, repairs, and overhauls. These records shall be made available to the Department of Health Services upon request and sent to the city annually.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. The design of off-site facilities including the preparation of plans and construction specifications shall be the responsibility of a civil engineer registered in the state of California. The design of customer (on-site) facilities that will use reclaimed water, and preparations of plans and construction specifications, shall be the responsibility of a landscape architect or civil engineer registered in the state of California.

B. Before the city grants final acceptance of any system using reclaimed water, as-built drawings shall be provided. The installed system shall be tested in accordance with the city standard specifications to ensure that the system is in full compliance with these rules and regulations.

1. General.

a. All off-site and on-site reclaimed water facilities shall be designed and constructed according to the requirements, conditions, and standards as adopted in the city standard specifications to ensure that the system is in full compliance with this chapter. Reclaimed water systems, both on-site and off-site, shall be separate and independent of any potable water systems.

b. Where the premises contain dual or multiple water systems, the exposed portions of pipelines shall be identified at sufficient intervals to distinguish clearly which water is safe for drinking purposes and which is not safe.

c. Areas irrigated with reclaimed water must be completely separate from domestic water wells and reservoirs. Reclaimed water shall not be allowed to migrate to within fifty (50) feet and no impoundment of reclaimed water within one hundred (100) feet of any domestic water supply well.

d. Adequate means of notification should be provided to inform the public, employees, and others that reclaimed water is being used. Conspicuous signs with appropriate wording that can be clearly read should be placed at adequate intervals around the authorized use area.

i. Golf courses should print messages on score cards in a different color indicating reclaimed water is being used. Water hazards containing reclaimed water should be posted with appropriate signs.

ii. Languages, other than English, should be used on signs when appropriate.

2. Off-Site Facilities.

a. Any off-site reclaimed water distribution facilities required to serve development, shall be provided by the applicant, owner, or user at their expense, unless the city determines it is a city benefit to construct these capital facilities.

b. Plans and specifications for all reclaimed water distribution facilities shall be submitted to and approved by the city, and other regulatory agencies in advance of construction. The city will assume responsibility for providing reclaimed water service to the point of connection of such development upon transfer to the city of title to all off-site reclaimed water systems and any necessary easements. All easements shall be in a form acceptable to the city, not subject to outstanding obligations to relocate such facilities or any deeds of trust, except in instances where such is determined by the city to be in the best interest of the city.

c. The property owner, proponent, or developer may request that the city enter into a reimbursement agreement for the portions of a system which are required to be oversized with capacity to supply more reclaimed water than the property owner, proponent or developer requires. The decision to enter into a reimbursement agreement shall be made by the city.

3. On-Site Facilities. Any on-site reclaimed water facility shall be provided by the applicant, owner, or user at his or her expense. Applicant, owner or user shall retain title to all on-site facilities. When the city standard specifications require a higher quality of material, equipment, design or construction method than that required by other governing codes, rules and regulations, the city standard specifications shall take precedence. On-site reclaimed water facilities shall conform to local governing codes, rules and regulations.

4. Interim Service. In areas where reclaimed water is not immediately available, when the use area is ready for construction and if the city has determined that reclaimed water will be supplied in the future, on-site facilities shall be designed to use reclaimed water. Provisions shall be made and this chapter followed to allow for connection to the city off-site reclaimed water facilities. In the interim, potable or other suitable water may be supplied to the on-site facilities through an interim service connection.

a. Conditions of interim service are:

i. The city anticipates reclaimed water will be available to the site in which interim service is initiated.

ii. The applicant must obtain a city permit for reclaimed water service.

iii. The applicant must agree to perform all work necessary to make connections to the permanent reclaimed water system(s) once it is installed.

b. An approved backflow prevention device is required on the interim service. The backflow preventer shall be at the POC with the interim supply system. The city will remove the interim connection at the user's expense and will make the connection to the on-site facilities when reclaimed water becomes available.

c. Future reclaimed water customers will pay for the following:

i. Cost of constructing and abandoning the interim service;

ii. Applicable reclaimed water fees at the time service becomes available;

iii. Applicable interim water rates for the type of water delivered through the interim service.

d. When reclaimed water is available to the site, an inspection of the on-site facilities will be conducted by the city to verify that the facilities have been adequately maintained and are in compliance with the reclaimed water use permit. Reclaimed water service shall be provided upon verification of compliance. If the facilities are not in compliance, the city shall notify the user to correct the situation.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. New. Construction of all new reclaimed water systems, both on-site and off-site, shall follow the city standard specifications.

B. Conversion to Reclaimed Water Use. Where it is planned that an existing nonreclaimed water system be converted to a reclaimed water facility, the facilities to be converted to reclaimed water shall be investigated in detail at the user's expense. On a case-by-case basis, the city shall review the as-built drawings, prepare required reports for the user, and determine the measures necessary to bring the system into full compliance with this chapter. The San Bernardino County DOHS shall also review and approve all conversions. No existing potable water facilities shall be connected to or incorporated into the reclaimed water system without city and other regulatory agency testing and approval.

C. Conversion From Reclaimed Water Use. If the city determines it necessary to convert on-site facilities from a reclaimed water supply to a potable or other water supply, due to on-site failure of the reclaimed water system or use violations, it shall be the responsibility of the user to pay all costs for such conversion, unless determined otherwise by the city. Conversion costs shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Isolation of the Reclaimed Water Supply. Service shall be removed and plugged by the city, at the city main, or abandoned in a manner approved by the city;

2. Installation of Approved Backflow Prevention Devices. The user shall install approved backflow devices on all potable or other water meter connections;

3. Removal of Any/All Special Reclaimed Water Quick Couplers. The user shall be responsible for replacement with quick couplers approved for potable water systems;

4. Notification to all on-site personnel involved;

5. Removal of all warning labels/signs;

6. Distribution system flushing with approved water quality analysis as required by the San Bernardino County DOHS;

7. Installation of all potable water lines and facilities and payment of any fees.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. If the city determines an emergency exists where all or parts of the reclaimed water system are unable to provide reclaimed water, the city may approve a temporary connection to the potable water system. Before such temporary connection is made, the portion without reclaimed water shall be isolated by an air gap separation from the remainder of the reclaimed water system. This isolation shall occur at either individual services or on the off-site system, as determined by the city. An approved backflow prevention device or other devices as directed shall be installed on the potable water lines in accordance with this chapter and all other applicable regulations of the governing agencies. The emergency connection shall be removed before connection is reestablished to the reminder of the reclaimed water system.

B. Reestablishment of reclaimed water service must be inspected and approved by the city prior to resuming delivery of reclaimed water.

C. Supplemental emergency supplies will be delivered at the rate then in effect for the type of alternate water used.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

Operation, maintenance and surveillance of all city off-site reclaimed water systems including but not limited to, reclaimed water pipelines, valves, connections, storage facilities, and other related equipment and property up to and including the meter, shall be under the management and control of the city. No other persons except authorized representatives of the city or CBMWD shall have the right to enter upon any of the city or CBMWD off-site facilities. Only city personnel and their representatives shall operate, adjust, change, alter, move or relocate any portion of the off-site reclaimed water systems.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

A. General. The operation, surveillance, repair, and maintenance of all customer reclaimed water facilities are the responsibility of the user. The user's designated on-site Reclaimed Water Supervisor shall bear this responsibility. The city and/or regulatory agencies shall monitor and inspect all on-site reclaimed water facilities, and for these purposes shall have the right to enter upon the user's premises. When necessary, keys and/or lock combinations shall be issued to the city to provide such access upon a request during normal business hours of operation.

B. The user shall have the following responsibilities pertaining to operation of on-site facilities:

1. To ensure that all operations personnel are trained and knowledgeable regarding the use of reclaimed water;

2. To furnish all operations personnel with maintenance instructions, irrigation schedules, controller charts, and as-built drawings to ensure proper operation in accordance with the on-site facilities design and the rules and regulations of all regulatory agencies;

3. To prepare and submit to the city one reproducible set of as-built drawings;

4. To notify the city of all updates or proposed changes, modifications, or additions to the on-site facilities. All updates and proposed changes shall be approved by the city prior to construction in accordance with city procedures. All updates and proposed changes shall comply with this chapter and governing documents of all other regulatory agencies;

5. To ensure that the operation and maintenance of all reclaimed water facilities remain in accordance with this chapter and other documents governing reclaimed water systems within the city;

6. To operate and control the system in order to prevent direct human consumption of reclaimed water and to control and limit runoff. The applicant, owner, or user shall be responsible for any and all subsequent uses of the reclaimed water. Operation and control measures to be utilized in this regard shall include, but not be limited to:

a. On-site reclaimed water facilities shall be operated to prevent or minimize discharge onto areas not under control of the user so as to minimize public contact. Full circle sprinklers shall not be used adjacent to sidewalks, roadways, and property lines in order to confine the discharge to the use area,

b. The operation of the on-site reclaimed water facilities shall be during periods of minimal human use of the service area. Consideration shall be given to allow a maximum dry-out time before the irrigated area will be used by the public. For agricultural operations, the soil moisture reservoir shall be depleted (dried) by at least thirty (30) percent before harvest,

c. Adequate first aid kits shall be available on the premises. All cuts and abrasions shall be promptly treated to prevent infection,

d. Reclaimed water shall be applied at a rate that does not exceed the infiltration rate of the soil. Where varying soil types are present, the design and operation of the reclaimed water facilities shall be compatible with the lowest infiltration rate of the soils present,

e. When the application rate exceeds the soil infiltration rate, automatic controller systems shall be utilized to minimize ponding and runoff of reclaimed water. Total sprinkler run times shall not be greater than the time needed to supply the landscape's water requirements. If runoff occurs before the landscape's water requirements are met, the automatic controllers shall be reprogrammed with additional watering cycles of shorter duration to meet the requirements. This method of operation is intended to control and limit runoff,

f. The user shall report to the city any and all failures in the reclaimed water system(s) that cause an unauthorized discharge of reclaimed water,

g. All drinking fountains located within the approved use area, designated by the user permit, shall be protected from contact with reclaimed water to the maximum extent possible. Windblown spray, direct application through irrigation, or other approved uses are considered sources of reclaimed water. Protection shall be by design, construction practice, or system operation,

h. Facilities that may be used by the public, including but not limited to, eating surfaces, playground equipment, and located within the approved use areas designated by the use permit, shall be protected from contact with reclaimed water to the maximum extent possible. Windblown spray, direct contact by irrigation application, or other approved use are considered sources of reclaimed water. Protection shall be by design, construction practice, or system operation.

C. The user shall enforce the following prohibitions:

1. Cross-Connections. Cross-connections, as defined by the California Administrative Code, Title 17, resulting from the use of reclaimed water or from the physical presence of a reclaimed water service, whether by design, construction practice, or system operation, are prohibited.

2. Disposal in Unapproved Areas. Disposal of reclaimed water for any purposes, including approved uses, in areas other than those specifically approved in the currently effective user permit issued by the city, and without the prior knowledge and approval of the governing regulatory agencies is prohibited.

3. Fire Hydrants. Use or installation of fire hydrants on any user water system that presently operates or is designed to operate with reclaimed water, regardless of the fire hydrant construction or identification, is prohibited.

4. Hose Bibs. Use or installation of permanent hose bibs on any user water system that presently operates or is designed to operate with reclaimed water, regardless of the hose bib construction or identification is prohibited. Hose bibs may be used only on quick couplers.

5. Ponding. Conditions that directly or indirectly cause reclaimed water to pond either within or outside of the approved use area, whether by design, construction practice, or system operation are prohibited.

6. Runoff. Conditions that directly or indirectly cause runoff of reclaimed water onto areas outside of approved use areas, whether by design, construction practice, or system operation are prohibited.

7. Unapproved Uses. Uses of reclaimed water for any purposes other than those specifically approved, in the currently effective user permit issued by the city, and without the prior knowledge and approval of the governing regulatory agencies is prohibited.

8. Windblown Spray. Conditions that directly or indirectly permit windblown spray to pass outside of the approved use area, whether by design, construction practice, or system operation are prohibited.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)

The manager or authorized representatives of the city shall monitor and inspect the entire reclaimed distribution facility, including both off-site and on-site facilities. The city shall conduct monitoring programs, maintain records as deemed necessary, inspect on-site facilities for compliance with these rules and regulations, and provide reports as requested by the regulating agencies. For these purposes, the manager or authorized representatives of the city shall have the right to enter upon the user's premises during reasonable hours to inspect on-site reclaimed water facilities and approved use areas. Reasonable hours shall include hours when irrigation is occurring. The city, CBMWD, RWQCB, and San Bernardino County DOHS shall have the right to enter upon the user's premises during reasonable hours, from time to time, to verify that the user's irrigation practices conform with this chapter and its rules and regulations.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part). 1998)

A. Reclaimed Water System. The applicant, owner, or user is responsible for maintaining all on-site facilities that are under the ownership of parties other than the city.

B. Obstruction in Meter Boxes. No person shall place, dispose, deposit or permit the placement, disposal, deposit of oil, toxic, hazardous or contaminated liquid or waste, trash, soil, building materials or other substances, objects, or obstructions in, on, or around meter boxes or other city facilities. No person shall allow or permit meter boxes or other city facilities from becoming obstructed or obscured by trees, shrubs, plants or in any other manner so as to impede their use or access to them or make their location difficult to determine. If such substances, objects, or obstructions are not cleaned and removed or are permitted to obscure or impede use or access to such facilities, the city may accomplish the cleaning and removal at the user's expense. The city must provide reasonable notice to the user before assessing the charge.

(Ord. 101 § 1 (part), 1998)