Kern County Municipal Code Art. IV Domestic Water Supply Systems

No person shall construct or operate a nonpublic or state small water system unless a petition and plans and specifications are first filed with the department, a permit is issued as provided in this article and such permit is not thereafter revoked, suspended or otherwise becomes invalid.

(Ord. G-6906 § 16, 2002: Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

The provisions for permit and application issuance are as provided for in the Safe Drinking Water Act, California Health and Safety Code Division 5, Part 1, Chapter 7, Water and Water Systems. Section 4010 through 4039.5, including the latest revisions thereof.

(Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

A. The design and construction of a new state small water system and the design and construction of changes in the distribution system of an existing state small water system shall meet the minimum standards specified in the California Waterworks Standards, Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Article 3, Sections 64211 through 64217, including the latest revisions thereof.

B. State small water systems not having multiple sources shall provide a minimum of two (2) days storage (two hundred fifty (250)) gallons/connection/day.

C. All facilities of the distribution system shall be designated and constructed to withstand ample safety factors, the physical stresses to which they will be subjected and shall be free from structural or sanitary hazards. All water supply systems shall be so designed and constructed that they have an adequate capacity to continuously supply pure, wholesome, safe and potable water.

(Ord. G-6906 § 17, 2002: Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

No person shall make major modifications or changes in their water supply system until they first file a petition to do so, and receive an amended permit, if required, from the county health department authorizing the modification.

(Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

All water sources used for domestic water supply must have the approval of the health officer. Water which is not obtained from an approved source, free from pollution, shall not be used for domestic purposes unless it is adequately purified and disinfected by artificial treatment to insure compliance with the Domestic Water Quality Monitoring Regulations contained in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 15, Articles 1 through 9, Section 64401 through 64501, including the latest revisions thereof.

(Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

Water from all domestic water systems shall meet the requirements of, and be monitored in accordance with, the regulations established in the California Domestic Water Quality and Monitoring Regulations, Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 15, Articles 1 through 16, Sections 64400 to 64449.5, including the latest revisions thereof.

(Ord. G-6906 § 20, 2002: Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

The protection of the public water supply against actual or potential cross connections shall be as provided for in Cross Connection Regulations, Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Sections 7583, et seq., including the latest revisions thereof, or in any applicable county ordinance which is enacted after the effective date of this chapter.

(Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

A water system intended to serve more than one (1) and less than five (5) connections shall be installed according to the requirements of the health department as outlined in "Guidelines for the Permitting of Non-Public Water Systems." Application for a permit shall be made prior to construction of the system as provided for in Section 14.08.400.

(Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

A. All domestic water systems shall be operated so as to continuously provide an adequate supply of pure, wholesome, safe and potable water.

B. All personnel responsible for operation and maintenance of a water system shall have sufficient experience and training to qualify them to properly perform their duties. Specially designated personnel shall be available for call during nights, weekends and holidays to meet emergencies.

C. All water systems shall maintain complete and up-to-date maps of the utility system as well as results of bacteriological and chemical analyses of water, and such other data as may be required by the health officer.

D. All structures, facilities and equipment of the water system shall be operated and maintained in a safe and sanitary manner and kept in good working condition.

E. Facilities and equipment of the utility shall be kept clean and in good working condition.

F. Repairs shall be made without undue delay.

G. Proper equipment, tools and repair parts shall be available and in good condition for use in emergency repairs.

(Ord. G-6906 § 21, 2002; Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)

The department may file a notice with the local building inspection authority requesting that future user connections to a substandard domestic water system be denied. This notice shall remain in effect until such time as the person responsible for the domestic water system corrects the deficiencies and demonstrates the ability to reliably and safely serve existing and/or additional customers. This notice may be filed within thirty (30) days after the domestic water system has been notified of the proposed action. It is the responsibility of the domestic water system to notify each customer (active or inactive) of the pending moratorium.

(Ord. G-6906 § 23, 2002: Ord. G-5006 § 2 (part), 1989)