§ 78-38. Cross connections.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Cross connection means any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable water from the village water system, and the other water from a private source, water of unknown or questionable safety, or steam, gases or chemicals, whereby there may be a flow from one system to the other, the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems.

(b)

Prohibited. No person shall establish or permit to be established or maintain or permit to be maintained any cross connection. No interconnection shall be established whereby potable water from a private, auxiliary or emergency water supply other than the regular public water supply of the village may enter the supply or distribution system of the village unless such private, auxiliary or emergency water supply and the method of connection and use of such supply shall have been approved by the village and by the state department of natural resources in accordance with Wis. Admin. Code § NR 811.09(2).

(c)

Inspections. It shall be the duty of the village to cause inspections to be made of all properties served by the public water system where cross connections with the public water system is deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and reinspections based on potential health hazards involved shall be as established by the village and as approved by the state department of natural resources.

(d)

Right of entry. Upon presentation of credentials, the representative of the village shall have the right to request entry at any reasonable time to examine any property served by a connection to the public water system of the village for cross connections. If entry is refused, such representative shall obtain a special inspection warrant under Wis. Stats. § 66.122. On request, the owner, lessee or occupant of any property so served shall furnish to the inspection agency any pertinent information regarding the piping system or systems on such property.

(e)

Discontinuance of water authorized. The village is authorized and directed to discontinue water service to any property wherein any connection in violation of this section exists, and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water system. Water service shall be discontinued only after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing under Wis. Stats. ch. 68, except as provided in section 6. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the cross connection has been eliminated in compliance with the provisions of this section.

(f)

Emergency action. If it is determined by the village that a cross connection or an emergency endangers public health, safety or welfare and requires immediate action, and a written finding to that effect is filed with the clerk and delivered to the customer's premises, service may be immediately discontinued. The customer shall have an opportunity for hearing under Wis. Stats. ch. 68, within ten days of such emergency discontinuance.

(g)

Relation to state plumbing code, ordinances. This section does not supersede the state plumbing code and village ordinances except as inconsistent with this section, but is otherwise supplementary to them.

(Code 1989, § 13.27)