Chapter 13.28 — STANDARDS—WATER METERS AND MEASURING DEVICES

A. Meter Types. Water flow meters shall be capable of measuring water flow, volume, and quantities used for recording and reporting as required under Section 13.101.050 of Madera County Code. Water meters shall be one of the following, or approved alternative, as dictated by the well discharge pipe size:

⅝-inch to 1-inch pipes (residential): Sensus iPerl™ Electromagnetic Flow Measurement System

1½-inch to 2-inch pipes (residential): Sensus OMNI™ R 2 Meter

1½-inch and larger pipes (industrial/commercial): Sensus OMNI™ T 2 or OMNI™ C 2 Meter

1½-inch and larger pipes (agricultural): Sensus Mainline Propeller Meter fitted with a tamper proof register

All proposed alternates to those listed above must comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 60/61 specifications.

B.

Meter Installation. The water flow meter must be installed on the primary well discharge pipe, prior to any filtering or treatment systems, tanks, service connections, or discharge outlets. Installation shall comply with the manufacturer's recommended installation guidelines.

C.

Calibration and Accuracy. The certification of calibration and accuracy must be made available to the director of water and natural resources upon request.

(Ord. No. 674C, § 1 (Exh. B), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 674B, § 2, 2-3-15).

A.

Water Level Measuring Devices. Water level measuring devices shall be either a semi-permanent meter affixed to the well head or temporary/portable type device capable of providing readings for recording and reporting as required under Section 13.101.050 of Madera County Code.

Semi-Permanent Meter: Semi-permanent water level meters shall be NSF/ANSI Standard 60/61.

Temporary/Portable Device: Temporary/portable devices shall be capable of obtaining measurements of well water levels through the well sounding tube or port/tap hole using either of the following methods:

Electric Sounding Tape Method Sonic Water Level Meter Method Pressure Transducer Method

B.

Measuring Device Installation. Semi-permanent water level measuring device installation shall comply with the manufacturer's recommended installation guidelines. Temporary/portable water level measuring devices shall be operated and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C.

Calibration and Accuracy. The certification must be made available to the director of water and natural resources upon request.

(Ord. No. 674C, § 1 (Exh. B), 11-21-17; Ord. No. 674B, § 2, 2-3-15).