§ 21-61. Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to:

(1)

Protect the public water supply against actual or potential cross connections, backflow and backsiphonage by isolating within the premises or private property contamination or pollution that has occurred or may occur because of some undiscovered or unauthorized cross connection on the premises or private property.

(2)

Protect the water supply system within the premises or private property against actual or potential cross connections, backflow and backsiphonage by requiring such air gaps, vacuum breakers, backflow preventers, reduced pressure principle backflow preventers and special devices as required by this article or other applicable regulations.

(3)

Eliminate cross connections, backflow and backsiphonage on any other source of water or process water used for any purpose whatsoever which may jeopardize the safety of the water supply or which may endanger the health and welfare of the general public.

(4)

Establish a cross connection, backflow and backsiphonage control program.

(Ord. No. 97O-12-158, § 1, 1-12-98)