§ 25-9-383. AVAILABILITY OF RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE.

(A)

The director of the Water and Wastewater Utility may make reclaimed water available to properties within the service area as the Utility extends the reclaimed water distribution system

(B)

The director of the Water and Wastewater Utility shall prescribe design requirements for reclaimed water facilities, the manner of construction, the method of operation, and conditions of service.

(C)

The director of the Water and Wastewater Utility may refuse to provide service for the following reasons:

(1)

reclaimed water service would be detrimental to the potable water system;

(2)

City supply of treated wastewater is inadequate to meet the anticipated needs of the proposed use area;

(3)

required fees have not been paid;

(4)

reclaimed water service to the area would not benefit the City;

(5)

the proposed use is inappropriate for reclaimed water; or

(6)

known safeguards are not in place to protect the public health or the environment.

(D)

In determining whether to provide reclaimed water service to an applicant, the director of the Water and Wastewater Utility may consider the following factors:

(1)

the existence of a reclaimed water main adjacent to or near the premises of an applicant; and

(2)

the applicant's offer to pay the cost of service extension.

Source: Ord. 001214-70; Ord. 031211-11.