Redlands Municipal Code Ch. 13.58 Recycled Water

A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures, specifications and limitations for the safe and orderly development and operation of recycled water facilities and systems, and to establish rules and regulations governing such use.

B. Recycled water use is regulated by the California regional water quality control board (RWQCB), Santa Ana region. In accordance with waste discharge requirements for water reclamation projects, the RWQCB requires control mechanisms to regulate facilities distributing recycled water. Permission to use recycled water is based on city's ability to adequately treat domestic wastewater to the point that the recycled water meets the requirements of title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, which were adopted to ensure proper health protection and specify the treatment to meet the needs of the intended applications. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the following terms and phrases, as used in this chapter, in addition to the definitions set forth in title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, shall have the meanings hereinafter designated:

AWWA: The American Water Works Association.

AGRICULTURAL USE: Water used for the production of crops and/or livestock.

AIR GAP SEPARATION: 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 from the flood rim of the receiving vessel to the supply pipe; however, in no case shall this separation be less than one inch (1").

APPLICANT: Any person, group, firm, partnership, corporation, association or agency that applies for recycled water service.

APPROVED SITE: A site with well defined boundaries designated in a recycled water use agreement for the use of recycled water.

APPROVED USE: An application of recycled water in a manner, and for a purpose, designated in a recycled water use agreement in compliance with applicable state and local laws and regulations.

AS BUILT DRAWINGS: The record drawings that show the completed facilities as constructed or modified.

AUXILIARY WATER SUPPLY: Any water supply on or available to the property other than the city's potable water.

CITY COUNCIL: The city council of the city.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USE: The water used for toilets, urinals, decorative fountains, decorative indoor and outdoor landscape, industrial processes such as rinsing, washing, cooling, flushing, circulation or construction; and other uses approved by the city.

CROSS CONNECTION: Any unapproved and/or unprotected, actual or potential, connection between any part of a potable water system and any equipment, source or system containing water or other substances not approved as safe and potable for human consumption, as defined by title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.

DHS: The California department of health services.

DIRECT BENEFICIAL USE: The use of recycled water which has been transported from the point of production to the point of use, without an intervening discharge to waters of the state.

DIRECTOR: The municipal utilities director of the city or his or her authorized representative.

DISCHARGE: Any release or distribution of recycled water to a use area or disposal site/mechanism. Such discharges are subject to approval by the city.

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY: A double check (DC) valve that, at a minimum, conforms to the AWWA standard C506-78 (R83) for double check valve type backflow prevention devices.

INFILTRATION RATE: The rate at which water penetrates the soil surface and enters the soil profile.

LANDSCAPE IMPOUNDMENT: A body of water containing recycled water, which is used for aesthetic or irrigation purposes and which is not intended for public contact or ingestion.

LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION/USE: Recycled water used for the propagation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground cover and turf used for erosion control and aesthetic value, not for resale/profit purposes.

NONPOTABLE WATER: 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 recycled water.

OFF SITE FACILITIES: All existing or proposed facilities under the control of the city, from the sources of supply to the point of connection with the customer's on site facilities, up to and including the city's recycled water meter and meter box.

ON SITE FACILITIES: All existing or proposed facilities within property under the control of the customer, normally downstream of the city's recycled water meter and meter box.

ON SITE RECYCLED WATER SUPERVISOR: A qualified person designated by a recycled water user and approved by the city to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the user's recycled water system. This person shall be knowledgeable in the operation of the recycled water system and in the application of federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the use of recycled water.

POC: The point of connection at the recycled water service meter.

PONDING: The retention of recycled water on the ground surface or humanmade surface for a period of time following the cessation of an approved recycled water use activity, such that potential hazard to the public health may result, as determined by regulatory agencies.

POTABLE WATER: Water which conforms to federal, state and local drinking water standards.

RWQCB: The California regional water quality control board, Santa Ana region.

RECREATIONAL IMPOUNDMENT: A body of recycled water used for recreational activities including, but not limited to, fishing, boating and/or swimming. Allowable uses will depend on treatment level of the recycled water.

RECYCLED WATER: 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 title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.

RECYCLED WATER FACILITIES: The system, structures and appurtenant facilities, used in the treatment, storage, pumping, transmission and distribution of recycled water.

RECYCLED WATER USE AGREEMENT: An agreement between the user and the city to use recycled water in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device that, as a minimum, conforms to the AWWA standard C506-78 (R83) for reduced pressure principle type backflow prevention devices which is herein incorporated by reference.

REGULATORY AGENCY: Any public entity legally constituted by federal, state or local law to protect health and water quality.

RUNOFF: The flow of water along natural or manmade surfaces away from the designated use area.

SECONDARY EFFLUENT: Any oxidized wastewater that has been treated by gravity sedimentation to remove settled solids remaining after the primary biological treatment process.

SERVICE: The delivery of recycled water to a user.

SERVICE CONNECTION: City facilities between the city recycled water distribution system and the customer's meter including, but not limited to, the meter, meter box, valves and piping equipment.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: The specifications approved by the city for construction of recycled water facilities.

TERTIARY EFFLUENT: Any secondary effluent which has been filtered and disinfected and meets all applicable requirements under title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Allowable uses for tertiary effluent shall include body contact and irrigation of human food crops.

UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE: Any release of recycled water that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulations.

USE AREA: The specific area designated to be served with recycled water through on site recycled water facilities.

USER: Any person, group, firm, partnership, corporation, association or agency accepting recycled water from the city's recycled water facilities for use in accordance with this chapter, and the owners of the property when such use is provided.

WINDBLOWN SPRAY: Any dispersed, airborne particles of recycled water capable of being transmitted through the air to a location other than that for which the direct application of recycled water is approved. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

It is the policy of the city that recycled water be used for any purposes approved for recycled water use, when it is economically, technically, and institutionally feasible. Recycled water shall be the primary source of supply for commercial and industrial uses, whenever available and/or feasible. Use of potable water for commercial and industrial uses shall be contrary to city policy; shall not be considered the most beneficial use of a natural resource; and shall be avoided to the maximum extent feasible. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Connection to the recycled water system shall be provided on a first come, first served basis, as long as infrastructure and recycled water supplies are available. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Except as otherwise provided herein, the director shall administer, implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The director may, at his or her discretion, delegate any or all of these powers and duties. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

The provisions of this chapter apply to the use of recycled water by customers of the city. Recycled water service shall be provided to a specific property when related distribution facilities are completed and service becomes available. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

A. General:

1. The city shall prepare and adopt a water recycling master plan to encourage and develop the use of recycled water. The master plan shall be reviewed and updated not less than every five (5) years and shall designate current and potential areas for recycled water use. The master plan shall be prepared in accordance with all requirements of the DHS and RWQCB and shall include an evaluation of the location and size of present and future reclamation treatment plants, distribution pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs and other related facilities, including cost estimates and potential financing methods.

2. The city council shall review the master plan and recommend where water service should be made with recycled water in place of potable water. Where it is determined recycled water is, or will be, available within five (5) years, the city may request modifications to existing on site water facilities and require construction of recycled water systems in new developments.

3. The city council may enter into agreements with other cities and/or agencies to facilitate recycled water use service areas within the jurisdictions of those entities.

B. Existing Potable Water Service:

1. The city council may make determinations of areas where existing potable water use should be replaced with recycled water use.

2. A notice of the determination to use recycled water shall be mailed to the current owner, explaining the reasons for use and resultant procedures needed to facilitate recycled water use.

C. New Recycled Water Service:

1. Upon submittal by an applicant for a subdivision map, conditional use permit or commission review and approval, or upon a request for recycled water service, the director shall make preliminary determinations if recycled water service can be provided to the property which is the subject of the application.

2. The director may require the use of recycled water for approved uses, and refuse or otherwise restrict potable water service when recycled water is available and approved for use. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Uses of recycled water include only those uses approved by DHS and for which title 22 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, the user must comply with the requirements of this chapter and any other requirements imposed by the city, DHS and any other regulatory agency having jurisdiction over such use. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

A. Prior to obtaining recycled water service, the user shall enter into a recycled water use agreement with the city. Recycled water use shall be subject to terms and conditions established in the agreement, and in accordance with this chapter, and other applicable laws and regulations. If any of the conditions of service are not satisfied at all times, the recycled water use agreement may be terminated by the city council after which all recycled water service shall cease.

B. The city shall not be liable for any damage caused by recycled water or resulting from:

• 1. Defective plumbing.
• 2. Broken or faulty services or recycled water mains.
• 3. On site facilities failures.
• 4. High or low pressure conditions.
• 5. Interruptions of service.
• 6. Any inappropriate or illegal use or management practices.

C. All recycled water will be provided to the user in the conditions and quantity specified in the recycled water use agreement.

D. Recycled water use will not be subject to the same restrictions as potable water during drought conditions and will be supplied as available.

E. Recycled water service may be terminated whenever the quality of the recycled water does not comply with the requirements of regulatory agencies, or at any time the provisions of this chapter, or the conditions specified in the recycled water use agreement, are violated. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Other laws, regulations and guidelines that may be applied by the director to govern the use of recycled water, unless excepted by the recycled water use agreement, within the city include:

A. Regulations that deal with backflow prevention, billing, deposits, penalties, delinquencies and metering for potable water as established in chapters 13.12, 13.16 and 13.20 of this title.

B. Water reclamation (title 22 of the California Code of Regulations).

C. Regulations relating to cross connections.

D. Guidelines for distribution of nonpotable water (California- Nevada section AWWA). (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

The steps for obtaining recycled water service are as follows:

A. The user shall complete and submit a recycled water service application, including existing facility "as built" drawings or proposed facility plans as appropriate, description of where and how recycled water use is proposed, and any other information pertinent to the use of recycled water as requested by the director.

B. The user prepares an engineering report describing proposed/requested recycled water use(s). The engineering report shall be consistent with DHS guidelines.

C. The completed engineering report shall be forwarded to DHS for review and approval.

D. The user and the city will address any concerns that the DHS may have regarding the engineering report and revise the report accordingly.

E. After DHS approves the engineering report, the user shall enter into a recycled water use agreement with the city, and pay all applicable fees.

F. The director will schedule a start up test of on site recycled water system to ensure that cross connections do not exist.

G. Upon the successful completion of the test, the director may authorize recycled water service to begin. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Recycled water use agreements shall be subject to the following conditions:

A. The applicant shall pay any specified connection fees, service line and other charges and comply with the requirements prescribed by this chapter and any additional requirements required by other agencies governing recycled water use.

B. To maintain acceptable operating conditions throughout the recycled water system, the director may schedule recycled water use for specific applications. Such scheduling may involve programming deliveries to different users and/or to various portions of a single user's on site system. Any scheduling shall consider the operating constraints of the affected users.

C. The director may temporarily terminate recycled water service at any time recycled water produced by the city reclamation plant does not meet the requirements of regulatory agencies. Recycled water service would, in such case, be restored when the recycled water meets such requirements.

D. At a minimum, a recycled water use agreement shall include the following:

1. Names and addresses of owner of the approved site and the user of the recycled water.

2. A statement that no changes in the proposed system will be undertaken without amending the agreement.

3. A statement that the user recognizes potential penalties for violation of this chapter and any regulatory agencies.

4. A copy of the DHS approved engineering report.

5. Specific quantity of recycled water to be used, including estimated average annual use in acre-feet, and the maximum gallons per minute (gpm) needed at the point of connection (POC) as shown on the plans.

6. Approved uses.

7. A statement that the agreement may be unilaterally canceled or amended by the city if:

a. A change of recycled water use occurs.

b. A change in the piping system has been implemented without prior approval.

c. A violation of this chapter occurs and results in a system turnoff.

8. Rates, fees, charges and deposits. The rates for use of recycled water service shall be recommended by the director and established by the city council, and shall include consideration of cost of service, capital recovery and return on investment. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Recycled water service lines shall be extended by the property owner/developer to a curb line or property line of the user's property, abutting on a public street, highway, road or city easement in which recycled water mains are installed. The size and location and/or type of recycled water service lines, service connections, meters, backflow protection devices and any/all other appurtenances are subject to approval by the city. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Recycled water service shall be subject to the following conditions:

A. A recycled water service connection and its corresponding meter shall not be used to supply 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 provided with a recycled 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 recycled water mains and/or recycled water service lines shall be required for all subdivided lots in accordance with this chapter.

B. Private irrigation systems for homeowners' associations and other developments where landscaping around homes and in common areas are served with one meter, shall not cross public roads, easements or other public rights of way without prior city approval.

C. All recycled water used on any property where a meter is installed shall pass through the meter. Users shall be responsible and charged for all recycled water passing through their meters. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Whenever possible, the city will operate the recycled water system at a slightly lower pressure than the potable water system. This will cause potable water to flow in the recycled water system in the event of a cross connection. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

Should a recycled water service line installed according to the directions of user be of the wrong size, or installed in the wrong location or depth, the cost of relocation or removal shall be paid for by the user. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

The following provisions are intended to protect the city's potable water supplies against actual, undiscovered, unauthorized or potential cross connections to the user's recycled 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 of the California Code of Regulations.

A. Installation; Maintenance: Approved backflow prevention devices on the city's potable water services to the property as required in these provisions, shall be provided, installed, tested and maintained according to chapter 13.20 of this title. These devices shall be located on the property served immediately downstream of the meter. All devices shall be readily accessible for testing and maintenance and no device shall be submerged at any time.

B. User To Provide Information: When a request for recycled water service is initiated, the user shall provide sufficient information, including plumbing and building plans, to enable the director and other regulatory agencies to determine the level of backflow protection required. The proper backflow protection, as determined by the director and such regulatory agencies, shall then be installed and tested according to chapter 13.20 of this title before recycled water service is provided.

C. Change Of Tenant: Each time there is a change of tenant on any commercial or industrial property, the user shall notify the director immediately. The director will then reassess the level of protection required. In addition, any alterations to existing on site facilities that may affect required protection level shall be reported immediately to the director.

D. Inspection Of Property: At their discretion, representatives of any health agency having jurisdiction, and the director, may inspect any property provided recycled water service by the city. The inspection shall serve to determine if any actual or potential cross connections exist. The user shall provide full cooperation in facilitating the inspection.

E. Portable Water Supplies: Where protection is required, an approved backflow protection device for potable water supplies shall be provided as follows:

1. Each city water service connection that supplies potable water to a property having an auxiliary water supply (including recycled water) that is not accepted as a potable source by the director, and/or is not approved for potable use by the DHS, shall be protected against backflow from the property into the city potable water system.

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

3. Approved backflow devices shall be installed where property has intricate plumbing and piping arrangements or where not all portions of the property are readily accessible for inspection.

4. Appropriate backflow protection may be required at property where there has been a history of cross connections being reestablished.

F. Other Measures:

1. Water meters used for recycled water service shall be tagged or color coded purple, color pantone 512 or 522, or otherwise distinguished as such per AWWA standards. These meters shall not be interchanged or used for potable water service after repairs and/or meter testing has been performed.

2. Periodic inspection by the city of the recycled water facilities will determine if all identifying items are still clearly discernable. If not, they shall be replaced, repaired or refurbished, as needed, by the user. These items include:

a. Warning tags.

b. Painted surfaces.

c. Warning tape.

d. Identification tape.

e. Covers, caps, signs.

f. Other items that indicate recycled water is being used.

3. To determine the existence of any cross connections or backflow conditions into the potable water system, periodic testing by DHS approved methods will be performed by the director and/or other regulatory agencies.

4. In the event of contamination or pollution of a city potable water system due to a cross connection or other failure, DHS and the director shall be promptly notified by telephone so that appropriate and immediate measures may be taken to correct the problem.

5. The state and county health departments and the director shall be kept informed by written document of the identity of the person responsible for the user's recycled water system on all property governed by these rules and regulations. At each authorized use area, an "on site" recycled water supervisor shall be designated. This supervisor shall be responsible for:

a. The installation and use of all components of the on site recycled water system(s).

b. Prevention of cross connections.

c. Change in use of recycled water.

G. When the recycled water uses or conditions, as determined by the director or other regulatory agency, represent a clear and immediate hazard to the city potable and/or recycled water supply that cannot be immediately removed or corrected, the director shall terminate recycled water use. Conditions or uses that create a basis for termination include, but are not limited to, refusal to install, test or repair a required backflow prevention device. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

The level of protection required shall be related to the degree of potential hazard that exists on the property served, and will be determined by the director. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

The user is responsible for testing all backflow prevention devices and maintaining the devices in a satisfactory operating condition. Testing shall be done at least once a year by a San Bernardino County certified backflow prevention tester. More frequent testing may be required if successive inspections indicate repeated failures. The backflow prevention devices shall be repaired, overhauled and/or replaced whenever they are found to be defective. These devices shall also be tested immediately after they are installed, relocated or repaired. All inspections, tests and repairs shall be performed at the user's expense. The user shall maintain records of all such tests, repairs and overhauls. These records shall be submitted to the director, annually, and made available to DHS, on request. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

A. Plans And Specifications: The design of off site facilities, including the preparation of plans and construction specifications shall be under the responsibility of an engineer registered in the state of California. The design of user (on site) facilities that will use recycled water, and preparation of plans and construction specifications, shall be stamped and signed by a state of California registered landscape architect or civil engineer, unless otherwise approved by the director.

B. As Built Drawings; Testing: Before the director grants final acceptance of any system using recycled water, as built drawings of the system 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 theses rules and regulations.

C. Recycled Water Systems: All off site and on site recycled 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. Recycled water systems, both on site and off site, shall be separate and independent of any potable water system.

D. Dual Or Multiple Water Systems: Where the property contains dual or multiple water systems, the exposed portions of pipelines shall be identified at sufficient intervals.

E. Irrigated Areas: Areas irrigated with recycled water must be kept completely separated from domestic water wells and reservoirs. Recycled water shall not be applied or allowed to migrate to within fifty feet (50') of any well used for domestic supply. No impoundment of recycled water shall be located within one hundred feet (100') of any domestic water well, unless it can be demonstrated that special circumstances justify lesser distances to be acceptable.

F. On Site Facilities:

1. The user for the property shall be responsible for all costs associated with on site recycled water facilities.

2. When city standards and specifications require a higher quality material, equipment, design or construction method than that required by other governing laws or regulations, the city standards and specifications shall take precedence.

G. Future Availability: In areas where recycled water is not immediately available when the property is ready for construction, and if the city has determined that recycled water will be supplied in the future, on site facilities shall be designed to use recycled water. Provisions shall be made to allow for connection to the city off site recycled water facilities, when available. In the interim, potable or other suitable water may be supplied to the on site facilities through an "interim service connection".

H. Conditions Of Interim Service:

1. The city anticipates recycled water will be available to the property within five (5) years of the time interim service is initiated.

2. The user for the property must sign a recycled water use agreement.

3. The user for the property must agree to perform or pay for all work necessary to remove the interim connection and make connections to the permanent recycled water system at the time the recycled water system is installed.

4. An approved backflow prevention device is required on the interim service. The backflow prevention device shall be at the point of connection with the interim supply system and a part of the on site recycled water facilities.

5. Future recycled water users will pay for the following:

a. Cost of constructing and abandoning the interim service and cost of constructing the recycled water service.

b. Applicable recycled water fees at the time service becomes available.

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

6. When recycled water is available to the property, an inspection of the on site facilities will be conducted by the director to verify that the facilities are still in compliance with the recycled water use agreement. Recycled water service shall be provided on verification of compliance. If the facilities are not in compliance, the director shall notify the user to make any necessary corrections. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

A. Construction of all new recycled water facilities shall comply with city standards and specifications and the AWWA construction guidelines for recycled water facilities.

B. Where it is planned that an existing nonrecycled water system shall be converted to a recycled water facility, the facilities to be converted to recycled water shall be investigated in detail at the user's expense to determine the measures required to bring the system into full compliance with this chapter. No existing potable water facilities shall be connected to or incorporated into the recycled water system without city and DHS approval.

C. If, due to on site failure of the recycled water system, the director determines that it is necessary to convert on site facilities from a recycled water supply to a potable water supply, it shall be the responsibility of the user to pay all costs for such conversion. Conversion costs may include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Isolation of the recycled water supply service shall be removed and plugged at the city main or abandoned in a manner approved by the director.

2. Installation of approved backflow prevention devices, as determined by the director, on all potable and/or other water meter connections.

3. Removal of any/all special recycled 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. Installation of any/all potable water facilities and payment of any associated capital improvement fees, as established in chapters 3.44 and 3.48 of this code and chapter 13.44 of this title.

7. System flushing, disinfecting, decontamination, and water quality analyses, as required by the city and/or other regulatory agencies. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

If the director determines an emergency exists where all or parts of the recycled water system are unable to provide recycled water, the director may approve an emergency temporary connection to the potable water system. Before such emergency temporary connection is made, the portion without recycled water shall be isolated by an air gap separation from the remainder of the recycled water system. This isolation shall occur at either individual services or on the off site system, as determined by the director. An approved backflow prevention device shall be installed on the potable lines in accordance with chapter 13.20 of this title. The emergency temporary connection shall be removed before connection to the recycled water system is reestablished. Reestablishment of recycled water service must be inspected and approved by the director prior to resuming delivery of recycled water. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

The city shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance and surveillance of all off site recycled water systems. This includes, but is not limited to, recycled water pipelines, valves, connections, storage facilities, and other related equipment and property up to and including the meter. Only city personnel and their representatives shall operate, adjust, change, alter, move or relocate any portion of their respective off site recycled water facilities. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

A. General:

1. The operation, surveillance, repair and maintenance of all user recycled water facilities are the responsibility of the user and his designated "on site" recycled water supervisor.

2. The director shall have the right to enter the user's property to monitor and inspect all on site recycled water facilities. Where necessary, keys and/or lock combinations shall be issued to the director to provide such access during hours of recycled water system operation.

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

1. Ensure that all operations personnel are trained and familiarized with the use of recycled water.

2. Furnish their 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 this chapter.

3. Prepare and submit to the director one reproducible set of as built drawings.

4. Notify the director of all updates or proposed changes, modifications, or additions to the on site facilities and operations for review and approval prior to construction or implementation. All updates and proposed changes shall comply with this chapter, the recycled water use agreement and any other applicable laws and regulations.

5. Ensure that the operation and maintenance of all recycled water facilities remain in accordance with this chapter, the recycled water use agreement and any other applicable laws and regulations.

6. Operate and control the system in order to prevent direct human consumption of recycled water and to control and limit runoff. The user for the property shall be responsible for any and all subsequent uses of the recycled water. Operation and control measures to be utilized in this regard shall include, where appropriate, but not be limited to:

a. Minimizing 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. Operating the on site recycled water facilities during periods of minimal human use of the service area, and allowing a maximum dry out time before the irrigated area will be used by the public.

c. Providing adequate first aid kits on the property, and promptly treating all cuts and abrasions to prevent infection. If infection is likely, a physician should be consulted.

d. Taking any other precautionary measures to minimize direct contact with recycled water. User's employees, residents, and the public should not be subjected to recycled water sprays.

e. Applying recycled water 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 recycled water facilities shall be compatible with the lowest infiltration rate of the soils present.

f. Reporting to the director any/all failures in the recycled water system that cause unauthorized discharge of recycled water.

g. Protecting all drinking fountains located within the approved use area, by location and/or structure from contact with recycled water to the maximum extent possible. Windblown spray, direct contact by irrigation application or other approved uses are considered sources of recycled water. Protection shall be by design, construction practice or system operation.

C. Prohibitions: The user shall enforce the following prohibitions:

1. Cross connections resulting from the use of recycled water or from the physical presence of a recycled water service, whether by design, construction practice or system operation, are prohibited.

2. Discharge of recycled water for any purposes, in areas other than those specifically approved in the recycled water use agreement, and without the prior approval of the director, is prohibited.

3. Use or installation of permanent hose bibs on any user water system that presently operates or is designed to operate with recycled water is prohibited.

4. Conditions that directly or indirectly cause recycled water to pond either within or outside of the approved use area, whether by design, construction practice, or system operation, are prohibited, unless designed specifically for ponding, and approved by the director.

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

6. Use of recycled water for any purposes other than those specifically approved in the recycled water use agreement, and without the prior approval of the director, is prohibited.

7. Conditions that directly or indirectly permit windblown spray to pass outside of the approved area, whether by design, construction practice or system operation, are prohibited. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

The director will monitor and inspect the entire recycled distribution facility, including both off site and on site facilities. The director will 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 DHS. For these purposes, the director will have the right to enter the user's property during hours of recycled water system operation to inspect on site recycled water facilities and approved use areas, to verify that the user's irrigation practices conform with this chapter and the recycled water use agreement. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)

A. The user is responsible for maintaining all on site facilities that are under the ownership of parties other than the city.

B. 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 any 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 to become obstructed or obscured by trees, shrubs, plants or in any other manner so as to impede use or access to such facilities; the city may accomplish the cleaning and removal at the user's expense. The director will provide reasonable notice to the user before assessing the charge. (Ord. 2615 § 1, 2005)