§ 2-31-155. Cross connection control.

(a)

At all premises where reclaimed water service is provided, the public or private potable water supply shall be protected by an approved backflow prevention device which shall be maintained by the customer and inspected on an annual basis. All devices and material installed for backflow prevention must be approved by the county and must be installed in accordance with Manatee County construction standards. Where any cross connection is found, it shall be disconnected. Before reconnection of that service, the public or private potable water system shall be protected against the possibility of future cross connections, and additional devices may be required as specified by the director, which devices shall be provided, installed and maintained at the customer's expense.

(b)

To determine the presence of any potential hazards to the public potable water system and for the purposes of perpetual maintenance and repair of reclaimed water system appurtenances, the county shall have the right to enter upon the premises of any customer receiving reclaimed water. Each customer of reclaimed water service shall, by application, give written consent to such entry upon the customer's premises.

(Ord. No. 92-28, § 15, 1-14-92; Ord. No. 01-21, § 9, 5-1-01)