HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-08 - Resolution No. 12-05 RESOLUTION NO. 12-05
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE RENDITION OF WATER SERVICE
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 00-12
WHEREAS, the Rules and Regulations for the Rendiotion of Water Service were
adopted by Resolution No. 31A; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District has, from time to
time, amended the Rules and Regulations, the most recent of which was
by Resolution No. 00-12 adopted on October 26, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desires to amend the Rules and Regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
Water District as follows:
Section 1. That the Rules and Regulations for the Rendition of Water Service, attached
as Exhibit A and by reference incorporated here, are hereby adopted.
Section 2. That Resolution No. 00-12 is hereby rescinded effective immediately
following adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this $th day of March 2012, by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors Beverage, Collett, Hawkins, Kiley and Melton.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Phil Hawkins, President
Yorba Linda Water District
ATTEST:
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Kenneth R. Vecchiarelli, Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Resolution No. 12-05 Amending the Rules and Regulations for the Rendition of Water Service 1
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
Arthur G. Kidman, Esq.
Kidman Law, LLP
Resolution No. 12-05 Amending the Rules and Regulations for the Rendition of Water Service 2
ImYorba Linda
Water District
RULES AND REGULATIONS
WITH REGARD TO
THE RENDITION OF
WATER SERVICE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Phil Hawkins, President
Gary T. Melton, Vice President Ric Collett, Board Member
Robert R. Kiley, Board Member Michael J. Beverage, Board Member
Kenneth R. Vecchiarelli, General Manager
March 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Definitions of Terms
Section 2 Service Connections
Section 3 Fees, Rates and Deposits
Section 4 Water Usage Regulated
Section 5 Mains, Meters and Fire Hydrants
Section 6 Backflow Protection Program
Section 7 Policy on Water Main and Service Extensions
Section 8 Protection from Damage
Section 9 Powers and Authority of Inspectors
Section 10 Violations
Section 11 Validity
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SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in these Rules and
Regulations shall be as follows:
1.1 APPLICANT: An individual or agency applying for water service.
1.2 AIR-GAP SEPARATION: The term "air-gap separation" means a physical break
between a supply pipe and a receiving vessel. The air-gap shall be at least double the
diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, in no
case less than one inch.
1.3 APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: The term "Approved backflow
prevention device" shall mean devices which have passed laboratory and field evaluation
tests performed by a recognized testing organization which has demonstrated their
competency to perform such tests to the California Department of Health Services.
1.4 APPROVED WATER SUPPLY: The term "approved water supply" means any water
supply whose potability is regulated by a State or local health agency.
1.5 AUXILIARY SUPPLY: The term "auxiliary supply" means any water supply on or
available to the premises other than the approved water supply.
1.6 AWWA STANDARD: The term "AWWA Standard" means an official standard
developed and approved by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
1.7 BACKFLOW: The term "backflow" shall mean a flow condition, caused by a differential
in pressure, which causes the flow of water or other liquids, gases, mixtures or substances
into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source or sources other
than an approved water supply source Backsiphonage is one cause of backflow. Back
pressure is the other cause.
1.8 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District.
1.9 BOOK SERVICE: Provision of water to premises at the option of the District.
1.10 CITY OR COUNTY: Any other governmental agency or department thereof having
jurisdiction in the particular matter.
1.11 COMMERCIAL SERVICE: Provision of water for use in the operation of a business.
1.12 CONTAMINATION: The term "contamination" means a degradation of the quality of
the potable water by any foreign substance which creates a hazard to the public health or
which may impair the usefulness or quality of the water.
1.13 CONTRACTOR: A person licensed by the State of California to construct water mains.
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1.14 CROSS-CONNECTION: The term "cross-connection" means any unprotected actual or
potential connection between a potable water system used to supply water for drinking
purposes and any source or system containing unapproved water or a substance that is not
or cannot be approved as safe, wholesome, and potable. By-pass arrangements, jumper
connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover devices, or other devices through
which backflow could occur, shall be considered to be cross-connections.
1.15 CUSTOMER OR CONSUMER: An individual or agency of record receiving water
service from the Yorba Linda Water District.
1.16 DATE OF PRESENTATION: The date upon which a bill or notice is mailed or delivered
to the customer.
1.17 DEMAND SERVICE: Provision of water to premises at the option of the consumer.
1.18 DESIGN ENGINEER: A Civil Engineer licensed by the State of California who shall
directly supervise and check the plans and sign his name and registration number thereto.
1.19 DISTRICT: This shall mean the Yorba Linda Water District.
1.20 DISTRICT ENGINEER OR ENGINEER: The engineer of the District or his authorized
agents, limited by the particular duties entrusted to them.
1.21 DOMESTIC SERVICE: Provision of water for household residential purposes, including
water for sprinkling lawns, gardens and shrubbery, water live stock, washing vehicles,
and other similar and customary purposes.
1.22 DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY: The term "double check valve assembly"
means an assembly of at least two independently acting check valves including tightly
closing shut-off valves on each side of the check valve assembly and test cocks available
for testing the water tightness of each check valve.
1.23 EMPLOYEE: The term "employee" shall include any person designated by the General
Manager of the District to perform work and labor for the District, excluding contractors
and their employees.
1.24 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE: Provision of water to premises for automatic Fire
protection.
1.25 GENERAL MANAGER: The person appointed by the Board of Directors of the District
as the executive officer of the District.
1.26 HEALTH AGENCY: The term "health agency" means the California Department of
Health Services, or the local health agency with respect to a small water system.
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1.27 IRRIGATION SERVICE: Provision of water for agricultural, floricultural, or
horticultural use.
1.28 LOCAL HEALTH AGENCY: The term "local health agency" means the county or city
health authority.
1.29 MAIN EXTENSION: Extension of distribution pipelines, exclusive of service
connections, beyond existing facilities.
1.30 MAINS: Distribution pipelines located in streets, highways, public ways or private
rights-of-ways which are used to serve the general public.
1.31 METER: Measuring device approved by the District.
1.32 METER RATE SERVICE: Provision of water in measured quantities.
1.33 PERSON: The term "person" means an individual, corporation, company, association,
partnership, municipality, public utility, or other public body or institution.
1.34 "PH": The common logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of
solution.
1.35 PLANS: Detailed design sheets with plan and profile of proposed water construction
shown in sufficient detail so that it can be constructed.
1.36 PREMISE: The term "premise" means any and all areas on a customer's property which
is served or has the potential to be served by the public water system.
1.37 PRONOUNS: Words used herein in the masculine gender include the feminine and
neuter, and vice versa; the singular number includes the plural, and the plural the
singular.
1.38 PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM: The term "public water system" means a system for the
provision of piped water to the public for human consumption which has five or more
service connections or regularly serves an average of 25 individuals daily at least 60 days
out of the year.
1.39 RECLAIMED WATER: The term "reclaimed water" means a wastewater which as a
result of treatment is suitable for uses other than potable use.
1.40 REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: The term
"reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device" means a device incorporating
two or more check valves and an automatically operating differential relief valve located
between the two check valves, a tightly closing shut-off valve on each side of the check
valve assembly, and equipped with necessary test cocks for testing.
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1.41 SECTIONS: The parts into which these rules are divided.
1.42 SERVICE CONNECTION: This includes the tapping connection, the pipe, valves, meter,
and other facilities by means of which water is conducted from the distribution main to
the outlet side of the meter and the beginning of the consumer's pipe.
1.43 "SHALL": is mandatory, "May" is permissive.
1.44 SPECIFICATIONS: The Standard Plans and Specifications for the Construction of Water
Facilities in the Yorba Linda Water District.
1.45 TECHNICAL TERMS: Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, or unless the
context requires a different meaning, all words, terms and phrases having a well known
or technical meaning shall be so construed.
1.46 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION METERS: Measuring devise installed on Fire
Hydrants to provide construction water.
1.47 TEMPORARY SERVICE: Water service existing or effective for a finite period of time;
not permanent.
1.48 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT: "USA" is an information center that notifies its
members of impending excavation at or near their underground installations. California
law makes it mandatory for all those who plan to do any digging or excavating to inform
a regional notification center such as USA at least two days in advance. USA can be
contacted at 1-800-422-4133.
1.49 WATERCOURSE: A channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or
intermittently.
1.50 WATER SUPPLIER: The term "water supplier" means the person who owns or operates
the approved water supply system.
1.51 WATER USER: The term "water user" means any person obtaining water from an
approved water supply system.
SECTION 2: SERVICE CONNECTIONS
2.1 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE CONNECTION: An application for a service
connection may be made at the District Office, by telephone or online, as available. The
applicant shall specify the size of the service and meter to be installed, the property to be
served, and the purpose for which the water is to be used. The information supplied by
the applicant in such application shall be considered as authoritative and final. If any
error in such application shall cause the installation of a service connection that is
improper whether in size or location, the cost of all changes required shall be borne by
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the applicant.
When a service connection is installed and the meter set and the water is turned on or left
to be turned on by the consumer at their convenience, and the proper application for
water service has been signed, the charge for water service shall begin. If water service is
not required when the service connection is installed whether or not the meter is set, the
applicant must order the angle stop or gate valve governing the supply to be left shut off
and sealed to avoid charge for service, and when service is required the consumer must
make proper application for water service. See Section No. 3.14 for Application for
Water Service.
NOTE: The paragraph immediately preceding does not apply to Automatic Fire Sprinkler
Service or booked irrigation service.
All applicants for water service shall also comply with the Rules and Regulations of the
Yorba Linda Water District with regard to the rendition of Sewer Service.
2.2 SERVICES TO SEPARATE PREMISES: Each house or building under separate
ownership must be provided with its own service connection or connections. Two or
more houses or buildings under one ownership and on the same lot or parcel of land may
be supplied through one service connection, or a separate service connection may be
installed for each building.
2.3 IRRIGATION SERVICE THROUGH SINGLE METER FOR SEVERAL SEPARATE
PARCELS: Where two or more parcels under separate ownership are presently irrigated
through one meter service to the separate parcels through one meter may continue subject
to the following conditions:
2.3.1 That the consumer first in order of service from the service connection shall guarantee in
writing the payment of the water bill for all water registered through the meter.
2.3.2 The District shall read the meter and bill for the water used in the same manner
and procedure as other irrigation services. The District shall not be responsible for
individual readings or calculations.
2.3.3 Each multiple service may be permitted subject to being discontinued 30 days
after being served written notice by the District to said consumer or consumers.
2.3.4 Any sale of property shall require separate service for the portion sold and the
remaining portion. This, however, shall be limited only to the consumer, who
makes the sale,
2.3.5 This section shall apply only to services of this nature, which were in operation at
the time the District took over operation on January 1, 1960.
2.4 NUMBER OF BUILDINGS ON SINGLE SERVICE: The District reserves the right to
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limit the number of houses or buildings, or the area of the land under one ownership, to
be supplied by one service connection.
2.5 SERVICE OWNERSHIP WHEN PROPERTY IS SUBDIVIDED: When property
provided with a service connection is subdivided the service connection shall be
considered as belonging to the lot or parcel of land which it directly enters or the property
which is first served in the event the consumers pipe crosses other property to reach the
property to be served.
2.6 SERVICE CONNECTION SUPPLYING ADJOINING PROPERTY: A service
connection shall not be used to supply adjoining property of a different owner or to
supply property of the same owner or opposite sides of a public street or alley.
2.7 INTERFERING WITH PIPES: No person shall, without the permission of the General
Manager or his duly appointed agents or employees, remove, change, disturb, or in any
way tamper with or interfere with any of the facilities, apparatus, appliances or property
used or maintained for the production, storage, or supply of water by the District to
consumers thereof, nor shall any person without the permission of the General Manager
install any pipe, apparatus, appliance or connection to any part of the system of the
District.
SECTION 3: FEES, RATES AND DEPOSITS
3.1 METER CONNECTION FEE: Each applicant shall pay the District the applicable Meter
Connection Fees pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution, before applicant is
allowed to commence work related to water service by the District:
3.1.1 METERS UP TO 2 INCHES: The District shall charge and collect in advance, a
Meter Fee for the installation of water meters up to 2 inches in size. A traffic box
shall be required for meter settings where, in the District's opinion, the box is
subjected to vehicle traffic, e.g. in driveways and parking lots. The extra charge
for traffic boxes shall be added to the Meter Fee. The District may require, in its
sole discretion, the installation of radio read meters. The fee for radio read meters
shall be as identified in the latest adopted Fee Resolution.
The Meter Fee shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.1.2 METERS LARGER THAN 2 INCHES: Meters larger than 2 inches shall be
installed for a sum equal to the actual cost of labor and materials to install such
meter and appurtenances plus overhead. The cost of such installation shall be
estimated by the District, and such estimated cost shall be paid by the applicant to
the District before the work of connecting the main with the property is
commenced. Whenever the estimated cost is not sufficient to cover the total
expense for labor, material, and overhead, the deficit shall be charged to and paid
by applicant. Any excess payment shall be returned to the applicant.
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3.1.3 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION METERS: When a temporary construction
meter is requested, and service can be provided by a standard fire hydrant type of
construction meter, the applicant shall deposit an amount pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution. For any temporary service other than a fire hydrant
type of construction meter, the applicant shall be responsible for installation and
removal of all pipes, valves, fittings and appurtenances required for installation of
a non-standard fire hydrant construction meter. A separate fee, pursuant to the
Water Development Fees Resolution, shall apply for movement of the meter to a
new location.
3.2 OTHER SERVICE FEES: Each application approved by the District shall pay to the
District cash for all applicable Other Service Fees in the amount set forth herein before
applicant is allowed to commence work related to water service by the District:
3.2.1 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: An Administrative Fee shall be imposed on a per job
basis for each application and shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees
Resolution.
3.2.2 PLAN CHECK FEE: A Plan Check Fee shall be imposed on a flat fee basis for
each service connection identified in the application and shall be pursuant to the
Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.2.3 INSPECTION FEE: An Inspection Fee shall be imposed on a per connection
basis for each service connection identified in the application and shall be
pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.2.4 RECORDS AND BILLING FEE: A Records and Billing Fee shall be imposed on
a per connection basis for each service connection identified in the application
and shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.2.5 JUMPER FEE: A Jumper Fee shall be imposed on a per connection basis for each
service connection identified in the application and shall be pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution. Access to water through the use of a Jumper will
be allowed for a maximum of two (2) months, after which time a meter must be
installed. The fees for the installation of the meter shall be pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution.
3.2.6 SINGLE SERVICE FEE: A Single Service Fee shall be imposed on a service
connection, to a single lot where the water main already exists and where, in the
District's judgment, it is not necessary to process an application. The Single
Service Fee shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.3 INSTALLATION BY APPLICANT: The applicant shall be responsible for the
installation of all pipe, valves, fittings, fire hydrants, service lines and appurtenances
required to obtain water service from the District. Applicant shall indemnify and hold the
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District, its Directors, officers and employees harmless from any loss or damage that may
be directly occasioned by the installation of the water facilities. All materials, and
installation, shall conform to the District's Standard Plans and Specifications, and shall
be subject to the inspection and acceptance by the District.
3.4 WATER RATES: The water rates to be charged and collected monthly or bimonthly as
may be determined by the General Manager of the District from consumers of water
supplied by the District are established pursuant to the Water Rate Resolution, and the
General Manager is hereby authorized and directed to charge and collect the same.
3.4.1 IRRIGATION SERVICE LIMITS: Irrigation Service whether booked or demand
is only available in accordance with the terms and conditions as adopted by the
Metropolitan Water District from time to time.
3.4.2 COMBINATION SERVICE LIMITS: Combination service shall only apply to 1-
1/2 inch meters and larger, provided that a written agreement is filed at the
District and the service complies with the terms and conditions of the
Metropolitan Water District. Combination service applies only to existing services
and no new services will be accepted under this Section.
3.4.3 PERMANENT UNTREATED WATER SERVICE: Permanent untreated water
service is only available in accordance with the terms and conditions for
Untreated Full water service as adopted by the Metropolitan Water District from
time to time. To qualify for this class, the customer will pay all costs to connect to
the Metropolitan Water District untreated water supply, and own and operate their
own, independent, water system that is completely separate and apart from the
District's domestic water system; comply with all Yorba Linda Water District
Rules and Regulations, including any Water Management Programs; and
implement all reasonable and available reliable water use efficiency methods, as
determined by the District.
3.5 TEMPORARY SERVICE:
3.5.1. TEMPORARY SERVICE: Application shall be made to the District for any
temporary service desired by contractors and builders for water to be used in
construction work. Upon the deposit of a temporary meter fee as defined in
Section 3.3.3, a meter shall be furnished for such service. The fee for temporary
water service shall be pursuant to the Water Rate Resolution. All temporary
service meters shall be locked, by District staff, onto a single hydrant, specified
by the applicant at the time the application is submitted. At the request of the
applicant, the meter may be moved to a new location by District staff. The fee for
movement of the meter, as defined in Section 3.3.3, is pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution.
If in the determination of the District the setting of a meter is impracticable or
uneconomical for the supply of construction water, the charges for such
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unmetered water shall be two times the Domestic Water Rate, pursuant to the
Water Rate Resolution, times the estimated number of units used.
3.5.2 TEMPORARY UNTREATED WATER: Application shall be made to the District
for all temporary untreated water received directly through Metropolitan Water
District and the Municipal Water District of Orange County for construction
purposes only. The fee for Temporary Untreated Water shall be pursuant to the
Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.6 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE RATES: The monthly rates for private fire service protection
shall be pursuant to the Water Rate Resolution.
3.7 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION: The applicant shall furnish and install all piping,
valves, regulators, appendages, fire detector check (commercial applications), backflow
prevention device and/or other approved devices. The by-pass meter will be specified by
the District.
3.8 WATER RATES AND PAYMENT OF WATER RATES: Whenever the distribution line
of the District water system shall be duly connected with the premises of any person and
the water turned on to such premises the charges for water shall be a charge against the
person in possession of the premises who used the water, and the charges shall continue
so long as the water is turned on to said premises whether the same is actually used or
not.
3.9 WATER BILLS, DUE DATES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES: All water bills shall
be due and payable upon presentation and shall become delinquent upon the passage of
the 27th day. Provided further, all charges for labor furnished as well as all other service
charges shall constitute a valid and subsisting claim in favor of the District and against
the owner of the property and/or the person to whom such services are rendered. All
accounts shall become due and payable upon presentation and if not paid on or before the
expiration of the 27th day, the District may through their representative turn off the water
and discontinue such service. In case the water is turned off or a service representative
has been sent to turn off the water for nonpayment, as herein provided, it shall not be
turned on again until all legitimate charges for services rendered, together with the charge
for reestablishing the water service have been paid. The charges for additional services
and required deposits are as follows:
3.9.1 DELINQUENT PAYMENTS: An account will be considered delinquent if payment
of a water bill is not received by the 27th day after the bill is generated. A Late Fee
will be immediately assessed upon the past due amount if the account is not paid
in full by the 27th day after the bill is generated. This fee will be pursuant to the
Water Development Fees Resolution. All payments must be processed by the
District prior to the 27th day. Payments dropped off after normal business hours
and pending automatic payments will be considered to be delinquent.
3.9.2 NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE: A Notice of Discontinuance will be posted
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on the property where water service was rendered 11 days after the bill is due.
The Notice will indicate the amount due, the scheduled shut-off date and where to
remit payment. The charge for this service shall be pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution.
3.9.3 SHUT - OFF DUE TO NONPAYMENT: Water service may be discontinued if
payment of all legitimate charges is not received within the time period allowed.
A representative of the District will be sent to the property where water service
was rendered to disconnect the service and post a notice of the shut-off. The
charge to send a service representative to turn off water for nonpayment shall be
pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.9.4 REESTABLISHING SERVICE: The charge for reestablishing water service after
shut-off due to nonpayment, during normal business hours, excluding holidays,
shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution. Water Service will
be reestablished only after payment of all legitimate charges and required deposits
have been received by the District
3.9.5 CALLOUTS AFTER HOURS: The charge for callouts of District representatives
for the purpose of reestablishment of water service, after normal business hours
and on holidays, shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.9.6 TAMPERED LOCKS: The District may place a lock on a water meter to prevent
unauthorized use. A tampered lock will result in a charge pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution.
3.9.7 METER REMOVAL: A meter may necessitate removal if repeatedly used
without authorization by the District, and the charge for removal and resultant
replacement, after payment of any other outstanding charges shall be pursuant to
the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.9.8 METER REPLACEMENT: In the event a meter is worn out prior to its ten (10)
year expected life due to excessive or non-standard usage, the charge for
replacement or repair shall be the sole responsibility of the customer and shall
include the costs associated with the labor and materials, pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution, prorated to the ten (10) year life expectancy. At
the District's discretion, an alteration in meter size may be required.
3.9.9 METER TESTING: The charge for testing the meter for accuracy, either at the
source, or through an independent laboratory, after payment of any other
outstanding charges shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
Should the test find the meter to be outside the limits of American Water Works
Association (AWWA) standards, the cost of the test will be credited back to the
customer account and a billing adjustment made for that billing cycle, based on
the customer's average twelve (12) month usage. Testing the meter for accuracy
may require an appointment, pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
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3.9.10 DEPOSITS: Deposits will be required from each customer account that holds a
poor payment history with the District, which is defined as three or more
delinquent payments, two or more non-sufficient funds (NSF) or automated
clearing house (ACH) rejection fee occurrences, a single non-sufficient funds
(NSF) or automated clearing house (ACH) rejection from a payment made on a
delinquent account after a Notice of Discontinuance has been posted, or a single
shut-off within a 12-month period. A deposit shall also be required from all new
residential customer accounts, pursuant to the Water Development Fees
Resolution. New residential customers who have no valid United States of
America issued identification will be required to pay the full amount of the
deposit at the time of service application, either in cash or cashier's check only. A
commercial or irrigation customer will be required to pay deposits according to
their meter size, and such deposits shall be pursuant to the Water Development
Fees Resolution.
The deposit required by this Section shall be collected by the District, pursuant to
Section 3.9, et. seq., of these Rules and Regulations.
The deposit required by this Section will be applied to a customer's account
and/or the balance refunded after one year of timely payments. Timely payments
are defined as no delinquent payments and no non-sufficient funds (NSF) or
automated clearing house (ACH) rejections. In the event a customer account
becomes delinquent or receives a non-sufficient funds (NSF) or automated
clearing house (ACH)rejection, during the two year period, the District will retain
the deposit on hand and start a new two year period. Upon termination of service,
the deposit required by this Section will be applied to their account and/or the
balance refunded.
3.10 CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Failure to receive mail will not be recognized as a valid
excuse for failure to pay water rates when due. Change in occupancy of property supplied
with District water and changes in mailing addresses of consumers of District water must
be filed at the District office, in writing, by fax, mail or online, as available.
3.11 ADJUSTMENT OF RATES: The General Manager may adjust and grant rebates from
the rates herein provided in the event of any dispute as to a charge to a consumer
provided, however, that all persons affected thereby shall have the right to file an appeal
of such determination with the District Board within 10 days after receipt of the
Manager's decision. The decision of the Board in respect thereto shall be final and
conclusive as to all parties.
3.12 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE: Customers desiring water service shall make
applications for water service at the District office, by telephone or online, as available
The information required in all instances where application is made for water shall
include among other information the name and address of applicant, description of the
property where water service is desired, together with the applicant's status as owner or
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lessee, and description of facilities to be connect, home and work telephone number, and
Social Security number or state-issued driver's license number and birth date as an
alternative to a Social Security number. Where the applicant does not possess valid
United States of America issued identification, application for service must be made in
person. In no event shall a connection be made that has not been first approved by the
District. Should applicant subsequently cancel one or more items of service, such
cancellation shall not change or affect the terms of his application in respect to the
remaining item or items of service.
3.13 RENEWING SERVICE: Each consumer having previously obtained water service from
the District and desiring to renew the use of water shall notify the District office for
renewal of water service and upon payment of all unpaid charges, if any, together with
any turn on charge imposed by Section 3.10 or 3.11 the water will be turned on.
3.14 METER FAILURE: If a meter fails to register during any period or is known to register
inaccurately, the consumer shall be charged with an average daily consumption according
to the season as shown by the meter when in use and registering accurately.
3.15 CHANGE OF METER LOCATION: Any person desiring to change the location of a
service that has already been installed shall make application to the District. The District,
at its discretion, may install such changes upon payment in advance of the cost of time
and materials including excavating and repaying and overhead as estimated by the
District will cause such change to be made.
3.16 CHANGE OF FIRE HYDRANT OR AIR VACUUM/AIR RELEASE VALVE
LOCATION: Fire hydrants and Air Vacuum/Air Release Valves shall be installed in the
location specified by the District. If a property owner or other party desires a change in
the size, type or location of such fire hydrants or Air Vacuum/Air Release Valves, they
shall file a written application with the District and comply with Section 3.4.5 and 3.5 of
these Rules and Regulations. Any change in the location of a fire hydrant or Air
Vacuum/Air Release Valve must be approved by the District and shall not adversely
impact surrounding properties.
SECTION 4: WATER USAGE REGULATED
4.1 SUPPLYING ANOTHER PERSON:
4.1.1 Water shall not be supplied to any person other than the occupants of the
consumers own premises except as provided for in this Section.
4.1.2 Provided however such consumer having first made application with the District
and is issued a permit therefore may supply water to a holder of a contract for
public improvement and/or provided a temporary and permissive service to
another.
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4.1.3 Such permit as provided for in Section 4.1.2 shall be denied to any person who is
indebted to the District for any former water or damage charges or who has in
fact, prior to such application, failed to comply with the aforesaid provision or
provisions of any previous permit issued to him.
4.2 WASTE IN PLUMBING: Any person who as owner or occupant of any premises fails,
refuses, or neglects to maintain such premises with plumbing of such character and
quality as to prevent the wasting of water shall, three (3) days after being served by the
District by written notice of such intention, have all water service discontinued pending
such repair. This time limit may be restricted further, as determined by the District.
4.3 IRRIGATION, SPRINKLING, ETC.: The use of water for irrigation, sprinkling, wetting,
construction or industrial purposes, may be restricted if and when such use be contrary to
the public safety or welfare as determined by the District.
4.4 OUTSIDE DISTRICT WATER CONSUMERS: Sale may be made to consumers outside
the District in accordance with all rules, regulations and rates only on the
recommendation of the General Manager and with the approval of the Board of Directors.
The water rate for water served outside of the District boundaries is established at the
water rate previously established for water served within the District boundaries
multiplied by two.
4.5 SHUTTING OFF WATER FOR REPAIRS: The District reserves the right to shut off
water in their mains for the purpose of making repairs or for any other purposes found
necessary. The District shall not be responsible for any damages which may occur due to
water shut-offs. The owner and/or consumer shall be conclusively presumed to have
taken all necessary precautions in compliance with the building code in anticipation of
emergency shut-offs. Where a planned shut-off is made every effort shall be made by the
District to notify the consumers.
4.6 WATER PRESSURES: The District shall endeavor to maintain such pressures as
recommended by the Board of Fire Underwriters. In the event any consumer deems that
pressures are inadequate, the consumer shall furnish at his own expense whatever devices
are necessary to boost the pressure for his own premises. In the event water pressures are
in excess of any consumer's normal requirements, it shall be the responsibility of such
water consumer to install such devices on his own premises to protect his plumbing
and/or to reduce the pressure for his normal needs.
SECTION 5: MAINS, METERS AND FIRE HYDRANTS
5.1 CHANGES AND/OR DAMAGES TO MAINS AND FITTINGS: Any street
improvements which are to be performed which will cause the relocation of existing
water mains, fittings, meters or other water equipment must have the approval of the
District. The District shall be given a written notice a minimum of ten (10) working days
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prior to start of construction of the approved project. Any changes which are required or
any damages which may occur to such mains, fittings, meters or other water equipment
without fault or negligence of the District shall be chargeable to the person or agency
requiring said work to be done.
5.2 BY-PASS CONNECTIONS: Any by-pass or connection around the meter between the
service and the main shall be prohibited except those installed to permit the removal of
meters for testing and repair. The control valves shall be sealed by the District and said
seal broken only by District employees. All water used, except as provided in case of
private fire service, shall pass through the meter.
5.3 SHUT-OFF VALVES: All shut-off valves and angle stops are for the use of the District.
Such shut-off valves or angle stops shall not be used or altered in any way or manipulated
by the consumer except in extreme emergency. For ordinary usage all consumers shall
provide their own valves and shut-off cocks between the water meter and the first outlet
placed by the consumer. Excepted here from are irrigation services. For irrigation service
the District's valve may be used at the option of the District.
5.4 METERS:
5.4.1 SIZING METERS: The District shall determine the size of the meter required.
Where service conditions change, the District, through the General Manager or
his authorized representative, shall at his discretion have installed a meter of
proper size to meet the present conditions. The District shall then bill or refund as
required.
5.4.2 RIGHT TO METER: The. District reserves the right to meter any service and
apply the established rates.
5.4.3 SEALING METERS: All meters will be sealed by the District and no seal shall be
altered or broken except by one of its authorized employees or agents.
5.5 CHANGE OF METER:
5.5.1 CHANGE IN SIZE OF METER: A change in the size of a meter either an
increase or a decrease shall be made as follows:
5.5.1.1 METERS OTHER THAN IRRIGATION TYPES: The charge for the
exchange of meters shall be the charge for a meter of the size to be
installed less 100% of the current cost of a meter only of the size to be
removed. This difference is to be billed to the applicant. In the event of a
reduction of meter size, no refund shall be made.
5.5.1.2 IRRIGATION TYPE METER TO BE EXCHANGED FOR ANOTHER
IRRIGATION TYPE METER: The provisions set forth herein above in
Section 5.5.1.1 shall apply and be used when the consumer desires to
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exchange an irrigation type meter for another irrigation type meter
whether it be larger or smaller in size, except that no refund shall be
made in the event a reduction in the size of the meter is desired.
5.5.1.3 IRRIGATION TYPE METER TO BE EXCHANGED FOR A METER
OTHER THAN OF THE IRRIGATION TYPE OR OTHER
FACILITIES: If the consumer desires to exchange an irrigation type
meter for a meter other than of the irrigation type or other facilities he
may so do as set forth in Section 5.5.1.1 except that the allowance for
the meter to be used in all calculations shall be pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution.
In the event that the allowance for the meter set forth herein is greater
than the cost of another meter or facility, or if no meter or facilities are
to be installed towards which the allowance may be applied, then such
allowance or balance thereof shall be applied towards any other monies
owed to the District and if no monies are owed to the District, then said
monies shall be refunded to the consumer.
If the consumer desires the meter in place of the allowance, he may
receive the meter by signing for the meter showing that he has received
it. In this event he may dispose of the meter as he desires.
5.5.2 CURRENT COST OF METER: The current cost of a meter as used above shall
be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
5.5.3 CHANGE OF METERS WHERE CHANGE OF SERVICE LINE IS
REQUIRED: If the change of meter, either an increase or decrease in size requires
a change in service line size, it shall be the consumer's responsibility to construct
the new service line pursuant to Section 7 herein.
5.6 METERS, PROPERTY OF DISTRICT: All water services and water meters installed or
required to be installed by the District shall remain at all times the property of the District
and shall be maintained, repaired and renewed by the District when rendered
unserviceable by normal wear and tear. Where replacements, repair or adjustments of any
meter are rendered necessary by an act resulting from malice, carelessness or neglect of
the consumer or any member of his family or anyone employed by him and any damage
which may result from hot water, or steam from water heater, boiler or otherwise shall be
charged to and paid for by such consumer to the District on presentation of a bill
therefore; and in case such bill is not paid, the meter shall be shut off from such premises
and shall not be turned on again until all charges are paid. No person shall interfere with
or remove from any service any water meter where it has been so attached.
5.7 METER LOCATION: All meters of the District shall be placed at the curb line of the
street, or near the property line in alleys, or as close to the water main in all other cases
whenever and wherever practicable and be protected and maintained as a pan of the
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operation of the District. No property shall be served where the property line is more than
100 feet from the nearest main.
5.8 METERS INSIDE PREMISES: Where a water meter is placed inside the premises of a
consumer for the convenience of said consumer provisions shall be made for convenient
meter reading and repairing by representatives of the District. Failure to make provisions
by the consumer shall be sufficient cause for removal of such meter at the option of the
District and the withholding of service until installation is made at the curb line as herein
provided.
5.9 CONSUMER'S RESPONSIBILITY: The District shall in no way whatsoever be
responsible for any damage to person or property because of any leakage, breakage or
seepage from, or accident or damage to any meter or pipe situated within any private
premises, and said District shall not be responsible for any leakage, breakage, or seepage
from any pipe situated between any meter properly installed at the curb and the private
premises served thereby, nor shall said District be responsible for or on account of any
damage, injury or loss occasioned directly or indirectly by the existence of any meter or
pipe situated upon private properly.
5.10 USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS: Public fire hydrants shall be located, maintained and
repaired by the District. Any damage thereto by persons or agency other than
representatives of the Fire Department and Water District shall be a claim against the
person or agency committing such damage and the District shall take action as may be
necessary to collect the same. Fire hydrants are provided primarily for the purpose of
extinguishing fires and shall be used otherwise only as herein provided for, and shall be
opened and used only by the Water District and Fire Department or such persons as may
be authorized to do so by the Chief of the Fire Department or the General Manager of the
Water District.
5.11 FIRE HYDRANTS, PERMIT FOR: All unauthorized use of water through a fire hydrant
is a violation of these Rules and Regulations. All persons desiring to use water through
fire hydrants, or other hydrants, owned or controlled by the District shall be required to
obtain a permit from the District in compliance with Section 3.7 of these Rules &
Regulations. The District shall issue no such permit to any person who has violated any
of the provisions of these Rules and Regulations or whose indebtedness to the District for
water used or damage to hydrants or equipment is delinquent. All such persons having
permit for use of water from the fire hydrants shall use hydrant wrenches for the
operation of such fire hydrants. All water used through a fire hydrant shall have its flow
regulated by a control valve placed on the hydrant nozzle with the measuring device, both
provided by the District after the deposit is made in compliance with Section 3.7 of these
Rules and Regulations.
The main valve of the hydrant shall be used only to turn the service on and off at the
beginning and end of service from the hydrant excepting that the main valve shall be used
to turn the fire hydrant off at the end of each work day and the control valve and meter
shall be removed so as to leave the fire hydrant ready for use by the Fire Department
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during the night. Said main valve shall be either completely open or closed at all times.
5.12 FIRE HYDRANTS, CANCELLATION OF PERMIT: Permit for the use of water
through the fire hydrants of the District may be canceled at the will of the District on
evidence that the holder thereof is or has violated the privileges conveyed thereunder.
Such notice of cancellation shall be in writing delivered or mailed to the persons to be
notified and shall be immediately effective and enforced.
5.13 OBSTRUCTING FIRE HYDRANTS: No person shall obstruct the access to any fire
hydrant by placing around or thereon any stone, brick, lumber, dirt or other material or
willfully or carelessly injure the same, or open or operate any fire hydrant, or draw or
attempt to draw water therefrom except as provided in Sections 5.10 and 5.11.
SECTION 6.0: BACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM
6.1 PURPOSE: The purpose of these rules is (1) to protect the public water supply against
actual or potential cross connection by isolating within the premise contamination that
may occur because of some undiscovered or unauthorized cross-connection on the
premises; (2) to eliminate existing connections between drinking water systems and other
sources of water that are not approved as safe and potable for human consumption; (3) to
eliminate cross-connections between drinking water systems and sources of
contamination; (4)to prevent the making of cross-connections in the future.
These rules comply with the State of California Administrative Code, Title 1 7,
(Commencing with Section 7583) - Public Health entitled "Regulations Relating to
Cross-Connections".
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation at any time to make or maintain or
cause to be made or maintained, temporarily or permanently, for any period of time
whatsoever, any cross-connection between plumbing pipes or water fixtures being served
with water by the District and any other source of water supply or to maintain any
sanitary fixture or other appurtenances or fixtures; which by reason of their construction
may cause or allow backflow of water or other substances into the water supply system of
the District and/or the service of water pipes or fixtures of any consumer of the District.
6.2 CROSS-CONNECTION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
6.2.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS:
6.2.1.1 Unprotected cross-connections with the District water supply are prohibited.
6.2.1.2 Whenever backflow protection has been found necessary, the District
will require the water user to install an approved backflow prevention
device by and at his/her expense for continued services or before a new
service will be granted.
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6.2.1.3 Whenever backflow protection has been found necessary on a water
supply line entering a water user's premises, then any and all water
supply lines from the District's mains entering such premises, buildings
or structures shall be protected by an approved backflow prevention
device. The type of device to be installed will be in accordance with the
requirements of these rules.
6.2.2 WHERE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED:
6.2.2.1 Each service connection from the District water system for supplying
water to premises having an auxiliary water supply shall be protected
against backflow of water from the premises into the public water
system unless the auxiliary water supply is accepted as an additional
source by the District, and is approved by the public health agency
having jurisdiction.
6.2.2.2 Each service connection from the District water system for supplying
water to any premises on which any substance is handled in such fashion
as may allow its entry into the water system shall be protected against
backflow of the water from the premises into the public system. This
shall include the handling of process waters and waters originating from
the District water system, which have been subjected to deterioration in
sanitary quality.
6.2.2.3 Backflow prevention devices shall be installed on the service connection
to any premises having (a) internal cross-connections that cannot be
permanently corrected and controlled to the satisfaction of the state or
local health department and the District, or (b) intricate plumbing and
piping arrangements or where entry to all portions of the premises is not
readily accessible for inspection purposes, making it impracticable or
impossible to ascertain whether or not cross-connections exist.
6.2.3 TYPE OF PROTECTION REQUIRED. The type of protection that shall be
provided to prevent backflow into the approved water supply shall be
commensurate with the degree of hazard that exists on the consumer's premises.
The type of protective device that may be required (listing in an increasing level
of protection) includes: Double Check Valve Assembly (DC), Reduced Pressure
Principle Backflow Prevention Device (RP), and an Air-gap separation (AG). The
water user may choose a higher level of protection than required by the District.
The minimum type of backflow protection required to protect the approved water
supply at the user's water connection to premises with varying degrees of hazard
are given in Table 1. Situations which are not covered in Table 1 shall be
evaluated on a case by case basis and the appropriate backflow protection shall be
determined by the District or health agency.
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TABLE 1
TYPE OF BACKFLOW PROTECTION REQUIRED
Min. Type of
Backflow
Degree of Hazard Prevention
(A) SEWERAGE AND HAZARDOUS WASTES:
(1) Premises where the public water system is used to supplement AG
the reclaimed water supply.
(2) Premises where there are wastewater pumping and/or AG
treatment plants and there is no interconnection with the
potable water system. This does not include a single family
residence that has a sewage lift pump. A RP may be provided
in lieu of an AG if approved by the health agency and the
District.
(3) Premises where reclaimed water is used and there is no AG
interconnection with the potable water system. A RP may be
provided in lieu of an AG if approved by the health agency
and the District.
(4) Premises where hazardous substances are handled in any AG
manner in which the substances may enter a potable water
system. This does not include a single family residence that
has a sewage lift pump. A RP may be provided in lieu of an
AG if approved by the health agency and the District.
(5) Premises where there are irrigation systems into which RP
fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides are, or can be, injected.
(B) AUXILIARY WATER SUPPLIES:
(1) Premises where there is an unapproved auxiliary water supply AG
which is interconnected with the public water system. A RP or
DC may be provided in lieu of an AG if approved by the
health agency and the District.
(2) Premises where there is an unapproved auxiliary water supply RP
and there are no interconnections with the public water
system. A DC may be provided in lieu of a RP if approved by
the health agency and District.
(C) FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:
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Min. Type of
Backflow
Degree of Hazard Prevention
(1) Premises where the fire system is directly supplied from the DC
public water system and there is an unapproved auxiliary
water supply on or to the premises (not interconnected).
(2) Premises where the fire system is supplied from the public AG
water system and interconnected with an unapproved
auxiliary water supply. A RP may be provided in lieu of an
AG if approved by the health agency and District.
(3) Premises where the fire system is supplied from the public DC
water system and where either elevated storage tanks or fire
pumps which take suction from the private reservoirs or tanks
are used.
(D) RESTRICTED PREMISES OR HISTORY OF CROSS
CONNECTIONS
(1) Premises where entry is restricted so that inspections for RP
cross-connections cannot be made with sufficient frequency
or at sufficiently short notice to assure that cross-connections
do not exist.
(2) Premises where there is a repeated history of cross- RP
connections being established or reestablished.
(E) MULTIPLE SERVICE CONNECTIONS
(1) Two or more services supplying water from different street mains to the same
building, structure, or premises through which an inter-street main flow may
occur, shall have at least a standard check valve on each water service to be
located adjacent to and on the property side of the respective meters.
(2) Such check valve shall not be considered adequate if backflow protection is
deemed necessary to protect the District's mains from pollution or
contamination; in such cases the installation of approved backflow devices at
such service connections shall be required.
6.3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES
6.3.1 APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES: Only backflow
prevention devices which have been approved by the District shall be acceptable
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for installation by a water user connected to the District's potable water system.
The District will provide, upon request, a list of approved backflow prevention
devices.
6.3.2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLATION: Backflow prevention
devices shall be installed in a manner prescribed in Section 7602 and 7603, Title
17 of the California Administrative Code. Location of the devices should be as
close as practical to the user's connection. The District shall have the final
authority in determining the required location of a backflow prevention device.
All Backflow Prevention Device installations shall be in accordance with the
Yorba Linda Water District Standard Specifications For Construction of Water
Mains, latest edition.
6.3.3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TESTING AND MAINTENANCE:
6.3.3.1 The owners of any premises on which, or on account of which, backflow
prevention devices are installed, shall have the devices tested by a
person who has demonstrated their competency in testing of these
devices to the District. Backflow prevention devices must be tested at
least annually and immediately after installation, relocation or repair.
The District may require a more frequent testing schedule if it is
determined to be necessary. No device shall be placed back in service
unless it is functioning as required. A report in a form acceptable to the
District shall be filed with the District each time a device is tested,
relocated, or repaired. These devices shall be serviced, overhauled, or
replaced whenever they are found to be defective and all costs of testing,
repair, and maintenance shall be borne by the water user.
6.3.3.2 The District will supply affected water users with a list of persons
acceptable to the District to test backflow prevention devices. The
District will notify affected customers by mail when annual testing of a
device is needed and also supply users with the necessary forms which
must be filled out each time a device is tested or repaired.
6.3.4 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE REMOVAL: Approval must be obtained
from the District before a backflow prevention device is removed, relocated, or
replaced.
6.3.4.1 REMOVAL: The use of a device may be discontinued and the device
removed from service upon presentation of sufficient evidence to the
District to verify that a hazard no longer exists or is not likely to be
created in the future;
6.3.4.2 RELOCATION: A device may be relocated following confirmation by
the District that the relocation will continue to provide the required
protection and satisfy installation requirements. A retest will be required
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following the relocation of the device;
6.3.4.3 REPAIR: A device may be removed for repair, provided the water use is
either discontinued until repair is completed and the device is returned to
service, or the service connection is equipped with other backflow
protection approved by the District. A retest will be required following
the repair of the device; and
6.3.5 REPLACEMENT: A device may be removed and replaced provided the water use
is discontinued until the replacement device is installed. All replacement devices
must be approved by the District and must be commensurate with the degree of
hazard involved.
6.4 USER SUPERVISOR: At each premises where it is necessary, in the opinion of the
District, a user supervisor shall be designated by and at the expense of the water user.
This user supervisor shall be responsible for the monitoring of the backflow prevention
devices and for avoidance of cross connections. In the event of contamination or
pollution of the drinking water system due to a cross-connection on the premises, the
District shall be promptly notified by the user supervisor so that appropriate measures
may be taken to overcome the contamination. The water user shall inform the District of
the user supervisor's identity on, as a minimum, an annual basis and whenever a change
occurs.
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6.5.1 WATER SYSTEM SURVEY:
6.5.1.1 The District shall review all requests for new services to determine if
backflow protection is needed. Plans and specifications must be
submitted to the District upon request for review of possible cross-
connection hazards as a condition of service for new service
connections. If it is determined that a backflow prevention device is
necessary to protect the public water system, the required device must be
installed before service will be granted.
6.5.1.2 On-premise inspection to evaluate cross-connection hazards is a
requirement under Title-17 Public Health, California Administrative
Code, regulations relating to cross connections, Section 7584 (b), (c) and
(d). The District will transmit a written notice requesting an inspection
appointment to each affected water user. Any customer which cannot or
will not allow an on-premise inspection of their piping system shall be
required to install the backflow prevention device the District considers
necessary.
6.5.1.3 The District may, at its discretion, require a re-inspection for cross-
connection hazards of any premise to which it serves water. The District
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will transmit a written notice requesting an inspection appointment to
each affected water user. Any customer which cannot or will not allow
an on-premise inspection of their piping system shall be required to
install the backflow prevention device the District considers necessary.
6.5.2 CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION DEVICE INSTALLATION:
6.5.2.1 The District will notify the water user of the survey findings, listing
corrective action to be taken if required. A period of 60 days will be
given to complete all corrective action required including installation of
backflow prevention devices.
6.5.2.2 A second notice will be sent to each water user which does not take the
required corrective action prescribed in the first notice within the 60
days period allowed. The second notice will give the water user a two
week period to take the required corrective action. If no action is taken
within the two week period the District may terminate water service to
the affected water user until the required corrective actions are taken.
6.5.3 CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION TESTING AND MAINTENANCE:
6.5.3.1 The District will notify each affected water user when it is time for the
backflow prevention device installed on their service connection to be
tested. This written notice shall give the water user 30 day to have the
device tested and supply the water user with the necessary form to be
completed and resubmitted to the District.
6.5.3.2 A second notice shall be sent to each water user which does not have
his/her backflow prevention device tested as prescribed in the first notice
within the 30 day period allowed. The second notice will give the water
user a two week period to have his/her backflow prevention device
tested. If no action is taken within the two week period the District may
terminate water service to the affected water user until the subject device
is tested.
6.5.4 BACKFLOW DEVICE MONITORING FEE: For each service connection where
a backflow device is required pursuant to these Rules and Regulations, a
Backflow Device Monitoring Fee shall be imposed annually to notify the water
user that it is time for the device to be tested. The fee shall be levied pursuant to
the Water Development Fees Resolution, and shall be included annually on the
user's water bill.
6.6 WATER SERVICE TERMINATION:
6.6.1 GENERAL: When the District encounters water uses that represent a clear and
immediate hazard to the potable water supply that cannot be immediately abated,
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the District shall institute the procedure for discontinuing the District water
service.
6.6.2 BASIS OF TERMINATION: Conditions or water uses that create a basis for
water service termination shall include, but are not limited to, the following items:
6.6.2.1 Refusal to install a required backflow prevention device,
6.6.2.2 Refusal to test a backflow prevention device,
6.6.2.3 Refusal to repair a faulty backflow prevention device,
6.6.2.4 Refusal to replace a faulty backflow prevention device,
6.6.2.5 Direct or indirect connection between the public water system and a
sewer line,
6.6 2.6 Unprotected direct or indirect connection between the public water
system and a system or equipment containing contaminants,
6.6.2.7 Unprotected direct or indirect connection between the public water
system and an auxiliary water system,
6.6.2.8 A situation which presents an immediate health hazard to the public
water system.
6.6.3 WATER SERVICE TERMINATION PROCEDURES:
6.6.3.1 If one or more of the conditions defined in 6.6.2.1 to 6.6.2.4 are found
the District will terminate service to a customer's premise after two
written notices have been sent specifying the corrective action needed
and the time period in which it must be done. If no action is taken within
the allowed time period water service may be terminated.
6.6.3.2 If one or more of the conditions defined in 6.6.2.5 to 6.6.2.8 are found
the District will take the following steps:
6.6.3.2.1 Make reasonable effort to advise the water user of intent to
terminate water service;
6.6.3.2.2 Terminate water supply and lock service valve. The water
service will remain inactive until correction of violations has
been approved by the District.
SECTION 7: POLICY ON WATER MAIN AND SERVICE EXTENSIONS
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7.1 APPLICATION: Anyone who, as owner or sub-divider of a single lot, subdivision or
tract of land, desires the extension of water mains and/or connection of water service to
such lot, subdivision or tract of land, shall file a written application with the District.
All applicants for water service shall also comply with the Rules and Regulations of the
Yorba Linda Water District with regard to the rendition of Sewer Service.
7.2 FEES, CHARGES AND EASEMENTS: Prior to the General Manager signing the
Improvement Plans or approving an application for water service, the applicant shall
dedicate all easements deemed necessary by the District and pay to the District all fees in
the amount set forth in Section 3 herein.
7.3 INSTALLATION: If, as and when applicant has complied with all requirements of the
District and such other provisions of the subdivision ordinance or ordinances dealing with
public improvements as may be applicable, the applicant shall have installed, in
accordance with the Rules and Regulations, and Standard Plans and Specifications of the
District, such mains and services which are required to provide service to the property
described in the application. Applicant shall indemnify and hold the District its Directors,
officers and employees harmless from any loss or damage that may be directly
occasioned by the installation of the water facilities. All main extensions shall be
installed across the entire frontage of the parcel of land to be served.
7.3.1 COSTS: The cost of said installation shall be paid by the applicant, and shall
include the cost of engineering, construction, land acquisition and legal services
paid by applicant in connection with said installation.
The applicant shall report such cost of said installation to the District in a form
approved by the District, and all items such cost of installation thus reported shall
be supported by invoices or statements verified to the satisfaction of the District.
7.3.2 TITLE: Upon completion and acceptance of facilities the applicant shall transfer
title of said water facilities to the District where they will become and remain the
property of the District.
7.4 LOCATION, SIZE AND TYPE OF WATER MAIN AND SERVICE FACILITIES: The
District shall use the latest adopted Master Plan to determine the size, type and location
for all water mains in streets, alleys, and easements. The type and make of valves, fire
hydrants, fittings, consumer services and all other appurtenances deemed necessary for
supplying water to the property served shall conform to District Standard Plans and
Specifications.
7.5 NUMBER OF APPLICANTS. An individual may file an application or two or more
persons may join in an application for the extension of water mains.
7.6 APPROVAL OF WATER MAIN AND SERVICE EXTENSIONS: Each application for
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water main and service extension shall be given a job number, and shall require terms and
conditions approved by the District's Board of Directors and Plans and Specifications
approved by the General Manager. A sketch showing the extent of the facilities necessary
for water service shall be prepared and the application shall identify the number of
service connections and fees required for service.
7.7 APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT WATER FACILITIES: When said applicant has
complied with all requirements of the District, including payment of all fees required in
Section 3 and the posting of a Guarantee Bond, and such other provisions of the
subdivision ordinance or ordinances dealing with public improvements as may be
applicable, the District shall approve construction of the water facilities.
7.8 CONDITION AS PREREQUISITE TO INSTALLATION OF MAINS: Water mains and
fire hydrants shall not be installed until after the curbs and gutters have been constructed,
excepting that an initial hydrant may be set upon the approval of the General Manager to
provide construction water in compliance with Section 3.7 of these Rules and
Regulations. Under no conditions will the applicant install water mains and fire hydrants
unless streets are well defined by lot stakes, curb stakes, or visible center line stakes
properly set at the land owner's expense.
If after any water facility has been installed and it has to be adjusted, raised, lowered or
relocated because of incorrect information as to grade of curbs, property lines, etc., all
expense incurred by making the changes shall be borne by the applicant.
7.9 WATER RIGHTS DEEDED: Whenever land is to be subdivided or annexed to the
District and served by District facilities any water right which may be appurtenant thereto
shall be deeded to the District in consideration of the District's approving any application
for District water to be placed on such tract or subdivision. Said deed to the District shall
be executed before any such application shall be approved by the District.
7.10 METHOD OF REFUND FROM MAIN INSTALLED BEFORE AUGUST 11, 1988:
Service Fees paid to the District in accordance with Sections 3.2.1 of these Rules and
Regulations will be returned without interest, as set forth below:
7.10.1 AMOUNT OF REFUND: No refunds will be made in excess of the amount
advanced by the applicants.
7.10.2 REFUND PERIOD: Any money not refundable as provided in this rule at the end
of ten years from the date of the contract will remain the property of the District.
7.10.3 REFUNDS TO JOINT DEPOSITORS: When two or more parties make a joint
deposit on the same extension, such refunds as may accrue under the provisions of
this section, will be distributed in the same proportion as provided in the
application for service. If otherwise so provided such refunds will be distributed
in accordance with such provisions.
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7.10.4 COMPUTATION OF AMOUNT OF REFUND: The refundable portion of the
Service Fee as calculated in accordance with Section 3.2.1 of these Rules and
Regulations and received from the parties who have connected within a period of
ten years following the date of contract to which possible refund for such
consumer is applicable shall be refunded only to the party or parties who made the
original deposit.
7.10.5 PRORATION OF REFUNDS: In the event a consumer is connected to sections of
main which were installed under separate contracts in accordance with Section 3.1
of these Rules and Regulations will be distributed in the same proportion as the
applicable footage of each contract bears to the total footage serving the properly.
7.11 METHOD OF REFUND FROM MAIN INSTALLED AFTER AUGUST 11, 1988:
Service Fees paid to the District in accordance with Sections 3.2.2 of these Rules and
Regulations will be returned without interest, as set forth below:
7.11.1 AMOUNT OF REFUND: No refunds will be made in excess of the final cost of
installation by original applicant and as reported in accordance with Section 7.3.1
herein.
7.11.2 REFUND PERIOD: Any money not refundable as provided in this rule at the end
of thirty years from the date of the contract will remain the property of the
District.
7.11.3 ENTITLEMENT TO REFUNDS: All sums collected with respect to Service Fees
from mains installed after August 11, 1988 shall be paid only to the first applicant
who was required to construct the main extension until such time as all such
refunds to which the applicant is entitled hereunder have been paid.
SECTION 8: PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE
8.1 No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully, or negligently remove, change,
disturb, break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, or in any way tamper, or interfere with
any facility, apparatus, appliance, property, structure, appurtenance, or equipment which
is used or maintained as a part of the water works. Any person violating this provision
shall be subject to immediate arrest under charge of disorderly conduct.
SECTION 9: POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF INSPECTORS
9.1 The General Manager and other duly authorized employees of the District, bearing proper
credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter all premises for the purposes of
inspection, observations, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the
provisions of these Rules and Regulations.
9.2 While performing the necessary' work on private properties referred to in Section 9.1, the
General Manager or duly authorized employees of the District shall observe all safety
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rules applicable to the premises established by the customer and the customer shall be
held harmless for injury or death to the District employees and the District shall,
indemnify the customer against loss or damage to his property by District employees and
against liability claims and demands for personal injury or property damage asserted
against the customer and growing out of the inspection, observations, measurement,
sampling and testing operations, except as such that may be caused by negligence or
failure of the customer to maintain safe conditions as required by law.
9.3 The General Manager and other duly authorized employees of the District, bearing proper
credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter all private properties through
which the District holds a duly negotiated easement for the purposes of, but not limited
to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling repair and maintenance of any
portion of the sewerage works lying within said easement shall be done in full accordance
with the terms of the duly negotiated easement pertaining to the private property
involved.
9.4 An official identification card shall be carried by or worn by all employees who, in the
line of duty, may be required to enter upon private premises.
9.5 Any person who as owner or occupant of any premises refuses admittance to, or hinders,
or prevents inspection by an authorized employee of the District, may, after service of 24
hour notice of intention, have all service terminated. Service of notice shall be deemed to
have been made by deposit in the U.S. Mail of a registered or certified prepaid notice
addressed to the customer, owner or occupant as shown by the records of the District.
SECTION 10: VIOLATIONS
10.1 Any person found to be violating any provision of these Rules and Regulations shall be
served by the District with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing
a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within
the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
10.2 Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for shall
have his water service subject to discontinuance. Reinstatement of water service shall be
made only on correction of the violation.
10.3 Any person violating any of the provisions of these Rules shall become liable to the
District for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned by the District by reason of such
violation.
SECTION 11: VALIDITY
11.1 The invalidity of any section, sentence, clause or provision of these rules shall not affect
the validity of any other part of these rules which can be given effect without such invalid
part.
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I 1.2 When the application of these rules appears impracticable or unjust, the applicant,
customer or the General Manager may refer the matter to the Board of Directors for a
special decision or ruling.
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