Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 15. UTILITY REGULATIONS. |
Chapter 15-1. CROSS-CONNECTION REGULATIONS. |
Article 4. CONNECTION BY OTHER PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. |
§ 15-1-53. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-SOLE SOURCE PURCHASER.
A public water system that purchases or obtains water from the City through a connection made after January 12, 2004 and purchases or obtains water from another source shall, before using the connection:
(1)
install, test, and maintain a reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly at each service connection to the City's public water system;
(2)
install one or more gravity overflows at a receiving vessel or reservoir with a minimum capacity equal to or greater than the maximum possible fill rate at 60 pounds per square inch at the base of the vessel or reservoir; or
(3)
install a physical air gap external to a tank or receiving vessel at a service connection.
Source: Ord. 040108-3.