HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-26 - Resolution No. 00-12RESOLUTION NO. 00-12
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 95-15
WHEREAS, the Rules and Regulations for the Rendition of Water Service were adopted by
Resolution No. 31 A; 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. 95-15 adopted on August 10, 1995; 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Section 2: That Resolution 95-15 is hereby rescinded effective immediately following
adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October, 2000 by the following called vote:
AYES: Armstrong, Barbre, Korn, Abramowitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Beverage
ABSTAIN: None
Vice President, Paul Armstrong,
Yorba Linda Water District
S creta illiam J. Robertson
Yorba Linda Water District
RULES AND REGULATIONS
II
OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
WITH REGARD TO
THE RENDITION OF
WATER SERVICE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael J. Beverage, President
Paul R. Armstrong, Vice President Mark Abramowitz, Board Member
Brett R. Barbre, Board Member Arthur C. Korn, Board Member
William J. Robertson, General Manager
October 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1
Section 2
Definitions of Terms
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 1 1 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.
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.
4 APPROVED WATER SUPPLY: The term "approved water supply" means any water supply whose
potability is regulated by a State or local health agency.
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, that
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 backflo%v. 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.
1.14 CROSS-CONNECTION: The tern "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.
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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.
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 customers property which is served or has
the potential to be served by the public water system.
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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.
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.
f 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 wwords, 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 tenn "water user" means any person obtaining water from an approved water supply
system.
1.52 ZANJERO: The employee designated by the General Manager with whom all booked water shall be
arranged for before the water is used, except for service in Block 36, and this shall be arranged for with any
operator at Booster Plant No. 1.
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SECTION 2: SERVICE CONNECTIONS
2.1 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE CONNECTION: An application for a service connection must be made
at the District Office. 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 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 Januar-y 1, 1960.
2.4 NUMBER OF BUILDINGS ON SINGLE SERVICE: The District reserves the right to 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.
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2.6 SERVICE CONNECTION SUPPLYING AMOTNING 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 SERVICE FEE: Each application for water service from mains installed by someone other than applicant
who had not heretofore, either in person or through a predecessor in interest, paid a Service Fee with
respect to the property to be served, shall, before such application will be acted upon or water furnished
pursuant thereto, pay to the District cash for a Service Fee in the amount set forth herein before applicant is
allowed to commence work related to water service by the District. All land in Improvement District No. I
and 2 is excluded from this provision of the Rules and Regulations:
3.1.1 LAND PROPERLY STOCKED:
3.1.1.1 Land properly stocked (that is 1 share to the acre for all use, excepting homes which shall
have had a minimum of 1/2 share per unit) with Yorba Linda Water Company Stock as
of December 31, 1959, and which can obtain service in compliance with the other
requirements of these Rules and Regulations from mains which were in use as of
j December 31, 1959, will not be required to pay a Service Fee.
3.1.1.2 Land properly stocked (that is I share to the acre for all use, excepting homes which shall
have had a minimum of 1/2 share per unit) with the Yorba Linda Water Company Stock
as of December 31, 1959, and which cannot obtain service in compliance with the other
requirements of these Rules and Regulations from mains which were in use as of
December 31, 1959, will be required to pay a Service Fee as calculated in Section 3.2
herein.
3.1.2 LAND NOT PROPERLY STOCKED: Land not properly stocked (that is 1 share to the acre for
all uses, excepting homes which shall have a minimum of 1/2 share per unit) with Yorba Linda
Water Company Stock as of December 31, 1959 shall pay a Service Fee as calculated in Section
3.2 herein.
3.2 SERVICE FEE CALCULATION:
3.2.1 CONNECTION TO MAINS INSTALLED BEFORE AUGUST 11, 1988: The Service Fee for
connection to a water main installed before August 1988 shall be calculated by multiplying the
front footage of the property served, and number of applicable fire hydrants by the Service Fees
pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution. Service fees shall be refunded in accordance
with Section 7.10 of these Rules and Regulations.
3.2.1.1 IRREGULAR PARCELS: Irregular shaped parcels shall be charged at the rates
identified in Section 3.2.1, or at the per acre rate for gross area including property to
center line of streets. whichever is greater. The Irregular Parcel rate shall be pursuant
to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.2.1.2 MINIMUM CHARGE: The minimum Service Fee shall be pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution.
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3.2.1.3 FRONN fACI~ -'=MA11sTDIIES-NOT IMMEDIATELY JOIN THE PROPERTY:
The Service Fee shall apply in the event a main does not immediately join the property
and applicant desires to extend a private service line from the main line to the property
being served. This fee may be used by the District to assist in the extension of a main
past this property when other applicants desire to extend the main.
3.2.2 CONNECTION TO MAINS INSTALLED AFTER AUGUST 11, 1988: The Service Fee for
connection to water mains installed by others after August 11, 1988 shall be based on the
applicants proportionate share of the final cost of the main extension, as detennined in accordance
with Section 7.3.1, divided by the total acreage served by the main extension. Service Fees shall
be refunded in accordance with Section 7.11 of these Rules and Regulations.
3.3 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:
3.3.1 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 ureters. The tee 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.
3.3.2 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 %%ith 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.
3.3.3 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.
3.4 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:
3.4.1 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.
3.4.2 PLAN CHECK FEE: A Plan Check 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.
3.4.3 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.
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3.4.4 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.
3.4.5 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.
3.5 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 District it's 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.
3.6 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.
3.6.1 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.
3.6.2 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.
3.6.3 PERMANENT UNTREATED IVA TER SERP7CE: Permanent untreated water service is only
available in accordance with the terns and conditions for Untreated Full water service as
adopted by the Metropolitan Water District from time to time. To aualifv for this class. the
customer will pay all costs to connect to the Metropolitan Water District untreated water supphv.
and own and operate their own, independent. water system that is completely separate and apart
from the District's domestic water sti'stenr; comply with all Yo•ba Linda Water District Rules and
ReQUlations, includin.Q any Water 41anagenient Proerams: and implement all reasonable and
available reliable tivater- use efficiencv methods. as determined by the District.
3.7 TEMPORARY SERVICE:
3.7.1. 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 famished for such service. The
fee for temporary water service shall be pursuant to the Water Rate 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 unmetered water shall be two times the
Domestic Water Rate, pursuant to the Water Rate Resolution, times the estimated number of units
used.
3.7.2 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.
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3.8 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICERATES'-`fh~rarit thty rates for private fire service protection shall be pursuant
to the Water Rate Resolution.
3.9 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION: The applicant shall furnish and install all piping, valves, regulators,
appendages, fire detector check, backflow prevention device and/or other approved devices. The by-pass
meter will be furnished by the District.
3.10 WATER RATES 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.
3.11 WATER BILLS, DUE DATES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES: All water bills shall be due and
payable upon presentation and shall become delinquent 27 days thereafter. 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
27 days after presentation, 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 tumed 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:
3.1 1.1 NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE: An account will be considered delinquent if payment of a
water bill is not received within the 27 days allowed. A Notice of Discontinuance will be posted
on the property where water service was rendered upon becoming delinquent. 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.
3.1 1.2 SHUT - OFF DUE TO NONPAYMENT: Water service may be discontinued if payment of all
legitimate charges are 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.
3.1 1.3 REESTABLISHING SERVICE: The charge for reestablishing water service after shut-off due to
nonpayment, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 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.
3.1 1.4 CALLOUTS AFTER HOURS: The charge for callouts of District representatives for the purpose
of reestablishment of water service, before 7:30 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
and on holidays, shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution.
3.1 1.5 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.
3.1 1.6 METER REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT: 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.
3.1 1.7 DEPOSITS: Deposits will be required from each customer account that fails to make payment of
all legitimate District charges within the time period allowed, thereby causing said account to
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become delinquent and scheduled for shut-off due to nonpayment, as defined in Section 3.1 1.2 of
these Rules and Regulations. A residential customer account will be required to deposit an
amount which shall be pursuant to the Water Development Fees Resolution. 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, in the same manner and at
the same time as other fees, and charges collected to reconnect service pursuant to Section 3.1 1,
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 two years of timely payments. In the event a customer account becomes
delinquent, and appears on the Notice of Discontinuance list as defined in Section 3.1 1.1 of these
Rules and Regulations, 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.
A reconnect due to shut-off for nonpayment of any water bill may be cause for requiring a
deposit, as determined by the General Manager or his designee.
3.12 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.
3.13 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.
3.14 APPLICATION FOR SERVICE: Customers desiring water service shall make applications for water
service at the District office. 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 lessee, and description of facilities
to be connect, home and work telephone number, and Social Security number. 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.
3.15 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.
3.16 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.
3.17 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 and upon payment in advance of the cost of
time and materials including excavating and repaving and overhead as estimated by the District will cause
such change to be made.
3.18 CHANGE OF FIRE HYDRANT OR AIR VACUUNI/AIR RELEASE VALVE LOCATION: Fire hydrants
and Air Vacuum/Air Release Valves shall be installed in the location specified by the District. If a
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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.
3.19 METER TEST: Where the accuracy of record of a water meter is questioned it shall be removed at the
consumer's written request and shall in his presence be tested in the shops of the District by means of the
apparatus there provided and a report thereon duly made. Both parties to the test must accept the findings
so made. If the test discloses that the meter is registering over or under three percent (3%) more or less
water than actually passes through it, another meter will be substituted therefore and the excess or deficit of
the consumption on the three previous readings shall be credited or charged to the consumer's meter
account. In all cases the consumer, or his authorized representative, desiring the test shall be present at the
test and the test shall be conducted during normal working hours of the District. If the test indicates the
meter reads accurately (plus or minus 3%), the charge for the meter test shall be pursuant to the Water
Development Fees Resolution.
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. I.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.
4,13 Such permit as provided for in Section 4,1 .1 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, ten (10) days after being served by the District by written notice of such intention, have all water
service discontinued pending such repair.
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
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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 consumers 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) days 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 herefrom 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 to be either billed or
refunded.
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 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 and a refund would be
available in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5.1.1.
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- 5.573- -IRRIGA-MN 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 teeter 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
consumers responsibilities 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 part of the 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
property.
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
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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 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.
5.1 3 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 17, (Commencing with Section
7583) - Public Health entitled "Regulations Relating to Cross-Connections".
It is unlawful for any person, finn, 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:
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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.
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.
TABLE 1
TYPE OF BACKFLOW PROTECTION REQUIRED
Min. Type of
Backflow
Dearee of Hazard Prevention
(A) SEWERAGE AND HAZARDOUS WASTES:
(1) Premises where the public water system is AG
used to supplement the reclaimed water supply.
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(2) Premises where there are wastewater pumping and/or
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.
Decree of Hazard
(3) Premises where reclaimed water is used and there is no
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 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
fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides are, or can be, injected.
(B) AUXILIARY WATER SUPPLIES:
(1) Premises where there is an unapproved auxiliary
water supply 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 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:
(1) Premises where the fire system is directly supplied
from the 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 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 water system and where either elevated
storage tanks or fire pumps which take suction from
the private reservoirs or tanks are used.
AG
Min. Type of
Backflow
Prevention
AG
AG
RP
AG
RP
DC
AG
DC
(D) RESTRICTED PREMISES OR HISTORY OF CROSS CONNECTIONS:
(1) Premises where entry is restricted so that inspections RP
for cross-connections cannot be made with sufficient
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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.
Deeree of Hazard
(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 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 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.
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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 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.
6.5 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
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 ne\v 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 will transmit a written notice
requesting an inspection appointment to each affected water user. Any customer NN hich
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.
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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 users water bill.
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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, 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:
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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
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.
i 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 it's 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 here 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 supply ing 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.
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7.6 APPROVAL OF WATER MAIN AND SERVICE EXTENSIONS: Each application for 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.
7.10.4 COwiPUTATION 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 froth 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 property.
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7.1 1 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:
7.1 1.1 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.
7.1 1.2 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 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 ~\ho 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
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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 I1: VALIDITY
1 1.1 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.
11.2 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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