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Division 7

CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM

Adopted August 30, 2015

Section 70.116

Introduction.

Adopted August 30, 2015

In accordance with the requirements set forth by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the village adopts by reference the current version of, and future amendments to, the Water Cross Connection Rules of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. (Ord. No. 168, § XIV(14.1), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.117

Local ordinance.

Adopted August 30, 2015

The authority to carry out and enforce a local cross connection control program will be in accordance with this article, any other amendments thereto and in accordance with the Cross Connection Rules Manual published by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. (Ord. No. 168, § XIV(14.2), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.118

Local inspection.

Adopted August 30, 2015

The village water system operator and/or his designated agent, or such other person designated by the village council, shall be responsible for making the initial cross connection inspections and re- inspections to check for the presence of cross connections with the system. Individuals responsible for carrying out the cross connection inspections and re-inspections shall have obtained necessary training through any available manuals on cross connection prevention including the Cross Connection Rules Manual published by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and attendance at any cross connection training sessions sponsored by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality or other recognized agencies. (Ord. No. 168, § XIV(14.3), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.119

Compliance time.

Adopted August 30, 2015

The time allowed for correction or elimination of any cross connection found shall be as follows:

(1) Cross connections which pose an imminent and extreme hazard shall be disconnected immediately and so maintained until necessary protective devices or modifications are made.
(2) Cross connections which do not pose an imminent and extreme hazard to the system should be corrected within a reasonable period of time. A reasonable period of time allowed for correction may vary depending on the type of device necessary for protection. The village shall indicate to each customer where a cross connection is found to exist the time period allowed for compliance. (Ord. No. 168, § XIV(14.4), 9-17-2013)

Section 70.120

Annual reporting and record keeping.

Adopted August 30, 2015

Sufficient data to complete an annual report to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and to monitor the program adequately for village purposes shall be maintained by the village water department, or that person designated by the village so to do, and their responsible agents. An inspection form will be used during the initial inspection procedure and all re-inspections. Inspection forms will be used to monitor the status of the protective device as well as the test results reported by a qualified backflow tester. (Ord. No. 168, § XIV(14.5), 9-17-2013) Secs. 70-121—70-130. - Reserved.