King City Municipal Code Ch. 15.52 Recycled Water Ordinance

This chapter shall be known as the “Recycled Water Ordinance” of the city of King and may be so cited.

(Ord. 795 § 3, 2020)

The purpose and intent is to provide recycled water to the industrial service areas in the city for use in and by businesses and for landscape irrigation. It is the intent of the city, through its designated water purveyor, to provide recycled water to this area for owners, users and potential users. Owners or properties identified as potential users of recycled water shall qualify for a city recycled use permit in compliance with this chapter and the recycled water use guidelines. It is also the intent of the city that such recycled water be used in a manner and for types of uses that are in compliance with any and all applicable federal, state and local statues, ordinances, regulations and other requirements.

(Ord. 795 § 3, 2020)

The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the meaning and be construed as defined in this section.

“Applicant”

means any person, firm, corporation, association, agency, or authorized representative who applies for recycled water services under the terms of the recycled water ordinance.

“Approved use”

means the application of water in a manner, and for a purpose designated in the recycled water user’s recycled water use permit and in compliance with all applicable regulatory agency requirements.

“Cross-connection”

means any unapproved and/or unprotected connection between a potable water system and a nonpotable water system. No cross-connections are allowed between recycled water and potable water systems.

“Customer,” “consumer,” or “user”

means a person or entity having received authorization to use recycled water provided by the city.

“Discharge”

means any release or distribution of recycled water off the use site, or to a sewage system.

“Dual plumbed system”

means a system that utilizes separate piping systems for recycled water and potable water facility and where the recycled water is used for either of the following:.

(1)

To serve plumbing outlets (excluding fire suppression systems) within a building, or

(2)

Outdoor landscaping irrigation at individual residences.

“Industrial district”

means the area designated by the city exclusively for the sound industrial development wherein manufacturing and other industries can locate and operate their businesses as depicted in Exhibit 1.

“Landscape irrigation”

means water service which is used to exclusively water turf and/or other landscaping areas.

“New development”

means: (1) a proposed development project involving new construction and seeking approval for new water service; or (2) proposed rehabilitation of existing development.

“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.

“Potable water”

means water which conforms to the federal, state and local standards for human consumption.

“Recycled water” or “reclaimed water”

means treated water of a quality suitable for nonpotable uses such as landscape irrigation, cannabis coolant systems, and water features. This water is not intended for human consumption.

“Recycled water project area”

means the geographical areas within the city where recycled water pipelines allow for connections for recycled water service.

“Unauthorized discharge”

means any release of recycled water that violates these rules and regulations or any applicable federal, state or local statutes, regulations, ordinance or other requirements.

“Use area”

means the area contained within the property designated to be served with recycled water through onsite facilities.

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The city manager or his or her designee shall administer, implement and enforce the provisions of this section. Any powers granted to or duties imposed may be delegated by the city manager to a person in the employ of the city.

The city manager will develop and enforce rules and regulations necessary to the administration of this section. The city manager may amend such rules and regulations from time to time as conditions require. These rules and regulations shall be consistent with the general policy established herein by the city.

(Ord. 795 § 3, 2020)

All properties located within the industrial district shall purchase and use recycled water when recycled water becomes available.

New industrial district properties, which require a city permit, are required to install purple pipe from the street to the building for future internal use of recycled water and for use in landscape irrigation.

All businesses in the industrial district shall be required to install a service lateral connection and on-site dual plumbing for the delivery of purchased recycled water for irrigation of landscaping, irrigation of cannabis cultivation, operation of cannabis cultivation cooling systems, operation of vehicle wash stations and such other types of industrial uses that are in compliance with any and all applicable federal, state and local statues, ordinances and regulations. Recycled water will be required to be used in all landscape irrigation for landscaped areas greater than five hundred square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check or design review. The connection and use of recycled water would be required to take place within nine months of the installation of an operable water line capable of delivering recycled water adjacent to the property. industrial district properties must provide a feasibility study to apply for an exception to this chapter.

A city permit is required for the installation of the lateral connection and on-site dual plumbing for the use of recycled water in the industrial district. The point of connection to the recycled water distribution system shall be coordinated between the city and customer. The city manager will determine the plumbing requirements for recycled water use. These requirements and the use of recycled water will be conditions of approval.

Businesses may be exempt from the requirements of this chapter if it can be shown that the recycled water requirements would make it infeasible for the business to comply with state water quality requirements.

(Ord. 795 § 3, 2020)

The applicant/developer shall file an application for recycled water use permits with the city. The application shall contain such information as required by this section, the Recycled Water Guidance Instructions, California Plumbing Code Chapter 15, and all applicable federal and state statutes.

No permits shall be issued until the city reviews and approves the recycled water use documentation package.

(Ord. 795 § 3, 2020)

(a) All newly installed or any accessible equipment, pumps, piping, valves and outlets shall be appropriately marked to differentiate them from potable facilities. All newly installed or any accessible reclamation distribution system piping shall be purple or adequately identified with purple tape, tags, or stickers per the California Health and Safety Code Section, 116815(a).

(b) No physical connection shall be made or allowed to exist between any recycled water system and any separate system conveying potable water. Supplementing recycled water with potable water is not permitted.

(c) All recycled water valves, outlets, and quick couplers should be of the type or secured in a manner that precludes operation by unauthorized personnel.

(d) The main shut-off valve of the recycle water meter must be tagged with a recycled water warning sign. The valve shall be equipped with an appropriate locking device to prevent unauthorized operation of the valve.

(e) All Use Areas where recycled water is used that are accessible to the public shall be posted with signs that are visible to the public in a size no less than four inches high by eight inches wide that include the following wording “Recycled Water – Do Not Drink” in both English and Spanish.

(f) Best management practices (BMP) shall be developed and implemented to achieve a safe and efficient irrigation system.

(g) Recycled water shall not be allowed to escape from the use are by overspray, mist or by surface flow, except in minor amounts association with irrigation BMPs.

(Ord. 795 § 3, 2020)

The city will at all times have recycled water rules and regulations which will be prepared, maintained and updated by the city manager, or his or her designee. The purpose of the recycled water rules and regulations is to detail the requirements of the city’s recycled water system, California Code of Regulations Title 17 and 22, and other state and local rules and regulations related to the use of recycled water as they may be adopted or changed from time to time.

(Ord. 795 § 3, 2020)

The use of recycled water in any manner in violation of this chapter and the city’s customer guidelines for recycled water use, as may be amended, is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be corrected, abated or directed by the city. Any violation of any of the provisions shall be subject to code enforcement actions pursuant to Chapter 7.51 of this code.

(Ord. 795 § 3, 2020)