§ 122-186. Connection of existing developments, green areas and property tracts to the reclaimed water distribution system.

(a)

General. Customers in designated service areas may connect to the reclaimed water distribution system when service is available and upon submission of a proper application, payment of all applicable fees and charges and compliance with all county requirements.

(b)

No irrigation with potable water. It shall be unlawful to use potable water for irrigation purposes after reclaimed water is available to a particular site. Customers with existing irrigation systems using potable water shall be required to disconnect said systems from the county potable water system and connect to the reclaimed water distribution system within 90 days of written notice of availability. The director shall have the authority to grant temporary variances from this section in the event of reclaimed water shortages or other operational problems.

(c)

Irrigation wells. Customers may continue to use existing irrigation wells for irrigation purposes after reclaimed water is available. The county shall prohibit the installation of new irrigation wells or the rehabilitation of existing irrigation wells where reclaimed water is available.

(d)

New irrigation systems. All new irrigation systems constructed after the effective date of this article shall be required to connect to the county reclaimed water distribution system upon the earlier of the following two dates except as noted in paragraph (c):

(1)

When reclaimed water is available at the time of construction of the irrigation system, then connection shall be required within 90 days after receipt of written notice from the county that reclaimed water is available.

(2)

When reclaimed water is available at the time of construction of the irrigation system, then connection shall be required upon completion of construction.

(3)

Failure to connect to the reclaimed water distribution system required shall be grounds for the termination of potable water and wastewater service.

(Ord. No. 96-15, § VII, 6-20-96)