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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Rules Regulations for Reclaimed [dater Service by approving
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ITEM EXPLANATION:
The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted Order 84-10
January 23, 1984 which
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set water reclamation requirements for the City to
act as the purveyor of reclaimed water. One
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of the requirements to be completed
was the adoption of rules and regulations for the distribution
water. Rules
of reclaimed
and regulations have been developed by using the Vista Irrigation
District's rules and regulations
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as a model. Additionally the draft of the
rules and regulations were provided to Leucadia County Water District, Olivenhain
Municipal Water District,
San Marcos County Water District, Costa Real Municipal
Water District and the Encina Water Pollution
Control Facility and their comments
have been incorporated where appropriate,
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 7698
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Or CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA ADODTTMa Rrtr ES AND
3 REGULATIONS FOR RECLAIMED WATER-SERVICE....
ATER SERVICE _
4 WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is responsible for the distribution of
5 reclaimed water in the City water service area; and
6 WHEREAS, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Board adopted Order 84-10
7 which sets forth requirements for the purveyance of reclaimed water by the City
8 which includeb the publication of appropriate rules and regulations.
9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
10 California as follows:
11 1. That Rules and Regulations for Reclaimed Water Service Provided by the
12 City of Carlsbad in Its City Service Area, dated July, 1984, attached hereto
13 is hereby adopted.
14 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
15 held on the 7th day of August 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
16 AYES: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Kulch n,Chick and Prescott
17 NOES: None
18 ABSENT: None
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MA H. C46LER, Mayor
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22 ATTEST:
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25 ALETHA L. RAU ENKRANZ, City Clerk
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR
RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
PROVIDED BY THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD
IN ITS CITY SERVICE AREA
July, 1984
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgements
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2: GENERAL
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
SECTION 4: AREA SERVED
SECTION 5: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Service Conditions
s.2 Application Submittal
5.3 Permits
5.4 Size, Location & Installation
of Service Line
5.5 Limitations of Service Connections
5.6 Relocation of Reclaimed Water
Service Line
5.7 Illegal Connections
5.8 Meter Testing
5.9 Cross -Connection Prevention
5.10 Authorized Uses for Reclaimed Water
5.11 Scheduling Reclaimed Water
5.12 Emergency Connections to Reclaimed
Water System
SECTION 6: FACILITIES DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
6.1 General
6.2 Offsite Reclaimed Water Facilities
6.3 Customer Facilities (On Site)
6.4 Submittals
6.5 Record (As Built) Drawings
SECTION 7: FACILITIES OPERATION
7.1 Offs1te Facilities
7.2 Customer Facilities
7.3 Posting Approved Use Area
SECTION 8: MONITORING AND INSPECTION
SECTION 9: RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGES
9.1 Reclaimed Water Service Line Charges
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SECTION 10: SECURITY DEPOSIT
SECTION 11: RECLAIMED WATER RATES
11.1 Establishment of Rates
11.2 Change of Rates
11.3 Billing
11.4 Metering
11.5 Time and Manner of Payment
SECTION 12: SEVERABILITY
SECTION 13: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
13.1 General
13.2 Interim Reclaimed Water Service
Discontinuation
13.3 Permanent Revocation
13.4 Re -Establishment of Reclaimed
Water Service
APPENDIX A: APPLICATION FORM FOR RECLAIMED WATER
SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
and
CERTIFICATION FORM FOR RECLAIMED WATER
SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
APPENDIX B: APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE SUMMARY
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Preface
The use of water reclaimed from domestic sewage is regulated by the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Permission for this use is based
in part, on the capability of the wastewater treatment and reclamation plant to
meet the requirements of Title 22, Chapter 3 of the California Administrative
Code. The Title 22 regulations were promulgated by the State Department of
Health Service for the purpose of ensuring positive health protection and to
specify the degree of treatment required depending on the intended use of the
reclaimed water. The RWQCB in association with the Department of Health
establishes discharge requirements to ensure the preservation of beneficial uses
of receiving water and the protection of public health.
In accordance with waste discharge requirements for water reclamation projects,
the RWQCB requires that Rules and Regulations for facilities using reclaimed
water be established.
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Acknowledgement J
The format and much of the contents of these Rules and Regulations were derived
from the Rules and Regulations For Reclaimed Water Service of the Vista
Irrigation District and Buena Sanitation District, Vista, California.
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
T he City of Carlsbad has beern granted a reclaimed water purveyor's permit by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board. This permit allows Carlsbad to act as a
a
retail supplier of reclaimed water.
Carlsbad will obtain reclaimed water from several sources ultimately, but, at
the present time, Carlsbad will purchase wholesale reclaimed water from the San
Marcos County Water District. San Marcos will produce the reclaimed water at
their Meadowlark Treatment Facility.
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SECTION 2
GENERAL
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SECTION 2
GENERAL
Reclaimed water service by the City, subject to the availability of reclaimed
water, the availability of facilities, adequate capacity in facilities, funds,
or financing for the construction thereof, or all of the foregoing, is available
on the following terms and conditions including all terms, conditions and
charges herein established and prcv..ded for.
It is the general intent of the City to provide reclaimed water to all areas of
the City reclaimed water service area for which service is desired.
Applications must be made to the City and the City, in conjunction with the
State Health Department and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, will
establish discharge requirements for the areas requesting reclaimed water. It
is the expressed intent of the City that such reclaimed water be distributed and
used in a manner that, in compliance with these rules and regulations, and
applicable State and local requirements, will achieve the following:
(1) Prevent direct human consumption of the reclaimed water.
(2) Control and limit t4inoff of reclaimed water by controlling the
installation and operation of systems using reclaimed water.
(3) Prevent contamination of reclaimed water supplies.
The City will review each application for reclaimed wate- service and each
application must be approved on a case -by -case basis. Th, City will determine
If reclaimed water can be made available to the applicant.
In all cases, delivery of reclaimed water by the City will be contingent upon
complete satisfaction of the requirements of applicable Regulatory Agencies.
! All favorable applications for reclaimed water service shall be concurrently
! forwarded by the City to the RWQCB and the Health Department for their review
and approval.
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Prior to construction of customer facilities that will use reclaimed water, the
design of such facilities must be approved by the City. Approval for
construction shall be contingent upon evidence that all applicable design
requirements, including those contained within these Rules and Regulations, are
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Before the City approves service start-up of any customer facility using
reclaimed water, the installed system shall be tested and approved by the City,
and approval for service start-up certified by the RWQCB.
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SECTION 3
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 3
DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth unless otherwise specified shall have the
following meanings;
(1) AIR -GAP SEPARATION shall mean 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, and
in no case less than one inch.
(2) APPLICANT shall mean any person, firm, corporation, association, or
agency who desires reclaimed water service.
(3) APPROVED CHECK VALVE shall mean a check valve that seats readily and
completely. It must be carefully machined to have free moving parts and
assured watertightness. The face of the closure element and valve seat
must be bronze, composition, or other non -corrodible material that will
seat tightly under all prevailing conditions of field use. Pins and
bushings shall be of bronze or other non -corrodible, non -sticking
material, machined for easy, dependable operation. The closure element
(e.g., clapper) shall be internally weighted or otherwise internally
equipped to promote rapid and positive closure in all sizes
feature is obtainable. where this
(4) APPROVED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY shall mean an assembly approved by
the City consisting of at least two independently acting approved check
valves including tightly closing shut-off valves on each side of the
check valve assembly and suitable leak -detector drains plus connections
available for testing the watertightness of each check valve.
(5) APPROVED REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE shall mean
a device approved by the City and by the University of Southern California
School of Engineering Foundation for Cross -Connection Control and
Hydraulic Research, incorporating two or more check valves and an
automatically operating differential relief valve located betweer, the two
checks, two shut-off valves, and equipped with necessary appurtenances for
testing. The device shall operate to maintain the pressure in the zone
between the two check valves at less than the pressure on the City's water
supply side of the device. At cessation of normal flow, the pressure
between the check valves shall be less than the supply pressure. In case
of leakage of either check valve, the differential relief valve shall
operate to maintain this reduced pressure by discharging to the
atmosphere. When the inlet pressure is two pounds per square inch or
less, the relief valve shall be open to the atmosphere thereby providing
an air gap in the device. To be approved, these devices must be readily
accessible for maintenance and testing and installed in a location where
no part of the valve will be submerged.
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(6) AUTOMATIC SYSTEM shall mean, in reference to landscape irrigation systems,
automatic controllers, valves, and associated equipment required For the
programming of effective water application rates when using reclaimed
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mposed
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or
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(7) water used whether hsuch all mwater used ean a gisiactually ymetered torfl onlyest mated.
water
(8) CONNECTION FEE shall mean a charge imposed for obtaining reclaimed water
service from the City by means of its reclaimed water facilities. The
charge in no event shall be less than or on conditions other than as
specified o bocale statutes,ity or aregulationsuired ,�yany ordinances,all
contracts,eor other
Stat ,
requirements.
(9) CROSS CONNECTION shall mean any unprotected onnection between
ng purposparandf
a water system used or intended to supply
water for any source
rovedoassystem
wholesome, andwater
potablesubstances
humanthat
cannot
consumption.
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(10) CUSTOMER shall mean any person, firm, corporation, association, or agency
who uses or desires to obtain reclaimed water service from the City by
means of its reclaimed distribution facilities.
(11) CUSTOMER FACILITIES shall mean those facilities downstream of the
reclaimed water service connection, which shall normally be the downstream
end of the meter customer valve.
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requirements.
(13) HEALTH DEPARTMENT shall mean the State of California, Department of Health
Service.
enters
(14) expressed1In inchesshall
per hour,the
duringrate
the Irrigationwater
the soil,
period.
(15) LANDSCAPE SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM shall mean all equipment and
materials required for applying reclaimed water to the design area from
the service connection including all piping, valves, sprinkler heads, and
appurtenances.
j (16) NON -POTABLE (See 32.)
(17) OFFSITE
imedFACILITIES
distributionmean
systemequipment
upstreamand
of thematerials
reclaimed water
included
in the
water
reclaecla
service connection.
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(18) OPERATOR shall mean the person, firm, corporation, or association
legislated by the owner to operate the customer reclaimed water system.
(19) POTABLE WATER shall mean that water which is fit for human consumption and
conforms to the quality standards of California Safe Drinking Water Act,
or any other applicahle• standards.
(20) RWQCB shall mean the Regional Water tau;lity Control Board, San Diego
Region.
(21) RECLAMATION PLANT shall mean, as used herein, treatment facilities that
receive and treat wastewater for a direct beneficial use or a controlled
use that would not otherwise occur.
(22) RECLAIMED WATER, as defined in Title 22, Chapter 3 of the California
Administrative Code, hereinafter referred to as the "Code", means "water
which, as a result of treatment of domestic wastewater, is suitable for
direct beneficial use or a controlled use that otherwise would not occur";
such treatment of domestic wastewater having been accomplished in
accordance with the criteria, including the level of constituents in
combination with the means for assurance of reliability, as set forth In
the Code.
(23) RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM shall mean facilities used in conveyance,
distribution, and irrigation with reclaimed water.
(24) RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE CONNECTION shall mean the point of connection of
the customer's facilities with the reclaimed water service line of the
City, which shall normally be the downstream end of the reclaimed water
meter customer valve.
(25) RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGE shall mean a charge imposed by the
City as a charge for installation by the City of reclaimed water meters
and service lines.
(26) RECORD (AS -BUILT) DRAWINGS shall mean mylars that correctly show the
s completed customer facilities and offsite facilities as constructed or
i modified. These drawings shall also show all potable water lines.
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! (27) SELF -REGENERATIVE WATER SOFTENER shall mean a unit that removes minerals
from water and produces a waste containing minerals in greater amounts
than those in the influent water that is softened.
(28) SERVICE CHARGE shall mean a monthly charge established by the City from
time to time for reclaimed water service. This charge does not include
commodity charge for the consumption of reclaimed water.
(29) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS shall mean the City "Standard Specifications for
the Construction of Pipelines".
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(30) RECI_AIME'D WATER shall mean seater which has been provided by the 'Creatment
of sewage effluent.
(31) UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE shall mean any release of reclaimed water that
violates the rules and regulations of the District or any and all
applicable Federal, State, or local statutes, regulations, ordinances,
contracts, or other requirements.
(32) NON -POTABLE WATER (UN -POTABLE) shall mean that water that has not been
treated for human consumption in conformance with the Drinking Water
Standards.
(33) WATER MASTER shall mean the Director of Utilities do Maintenance for the
City of Carlsbad. The Water Master is responsible for operation and
maintenance of the reclaimed water distribution system, prevention of
cross -connections, and maintenance of the customer facilities and offsite
facilities ph-s in "as -built" form.
(34) WATER SUPERVISOR shall mean a qualified person designated by the customer
,-•j approved by the City who shall be responsible to the Water Master for
the installation and operation of the customer facilities, the prevention
of cross -connections, and compliance with these Rules and Regulations.
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SECTION 4
AREA SERVED
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SECTION 4
AREA SERVED
The Rules and Regulations set forth herein pertain to reclaimed water servicE
provided by the City within the City's reclaimed water service area and for
which valid waste discharge requirements have been established. These Rules and
Regulations establish design and operational criteria for facilities using
reclaimed water. These include full recognition of Title 17, Chapter 5 of the
California Administrative Code dealing with protection of public water supplies
by ensuring no cross connection, and full recognition of the Health Department
Guidelines for Use of Reclaimed Water For Irrigation and Impoundments.
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SECTION 5
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 5
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 SERVICE CONDITIONS
Reclaimed water service shall be provided by the City only if a permit for such
service is obtained in the manner provided hereinafter.
Reclaimed water service shall be available and provided only in accordance with
these Rules and Regulations, as well as applicable Federal, State, and local
statutes, ordinances, regulations, and contracts and other requirements
including the California Water Code, the California Administrative Code,
regulations imposed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - San
Diego Region, and State and local health department, as well as the terms of any
service agreement and permit issued by the City. Any such permit may be revoked
by the City and thereupon all such reclaimed water service shall cease in the
manner provided in Section 13 of these Rules and Regulations.
5.2 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
5.2.1 An application for reclaimed water service U,, be provided by the
City must be made in writing to the City by the owner or authorized
reprasentative of the land on which the reclaimed water is t,:: be used. Approval
for service shall be indicated by the City issuing a user permit to the
applicant. The user permit shall come into force only after all construction
for the subject project has been completed, tested and approved by the City and
approval for service start-up has been given by the San Diego Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
The applicatton form shall be furnished by the City and shall request
information concerning the applicant's company, the applicant's relationship to
the subject property as legal owner, or authorized representative, a legal
description of the property to be served, the purpose for which the property is
to be used, intended use for reclaimed water, the total area to be served per
this application, the estimated maximum service requirements, and any special
conditions for service pursuant to these Rules and Regulations. The application
form is included in Appendix A to these Rules and Regulations. A summary of the
application and permit procedures is included in Appendix B to the Rules and
Rey,.lations.
_ The application form shall be accompanied by an exhibit comprised of four (4)
copies of a scaled drawing of suitable size delineating the proposed service
_ area, identifying the location and site of reclaimed water and potable water
service connections, and delineating any areas in which reclaimed water service
is to be specifically excluded.
5.2.2 The applicant for a reclaimed water service permit under these
Rules and Regulations must state thereupon that he agrees to comply with the
requirements of these Ruleb and Regulations and any and all applicable Federal,
State, and local statutes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, and other
requirements.
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5.2.3 Upon receipt of an application, the City shall re-iew the
application and make such investigation relating thereto as it deems necessary.
The City shall determine if the property to be served is an area suitable for
reclaimed water use, and if reclaimed water can be made available to the
applicant. The City may prescribe specific requirements in writing to the
applicant as to the facilities necessary to be constructed, including design,
manner of construction, method of operation, and the conditions of service.
Upon successful completion of its review, the City shall submit the application
form and the required exhibit to the RWQCB and the Health Department for their
approval and the establishment of valid waste discharge requirements.
5.3 PERMITS
A user permit shall be issued only upon approval by the City, the RWQCB and the
Health Department'. In its administration, a user permit hereby incorporates
these Rules and regulations, and any additional requirements prescribed by the
City to protect the public health.
°f The user permit shall come into force only after construction has been
completed, tested and final acceptance granted by the City, and approval for
service start-up certified by the RWQCB. The certification form is also
included in Appendix A to these Rules and Regulations.
Permits for reclaimed water service and any connection for service made as
provided in the permit issued under these Rules and Regulations pursuant to
receipt of an application for such service shall be subject to the following
x. conditions:
5.3.1 The applicant shall adhere to requirements prescribed by these
Rules and Regulations and to any additional requirements prescribed by the City
to insure compliance with these Rules and Regulations as to obtaining reclaimed
water service.
5.3.2 The applicant shall pay the reclaimed water service line charge,
� and other specified charges prior to the issuance of a permit.
5.3.3 By reason of circumstances beyond the control of the City, or in
order to protect the facilities of the City, or for the protection of public
health, safety, and welfare of the residents or property owners of the City,
service may be terminated under the conditions set forth below:
(a) Reclaimed water services may be terminated on a temporary or
permanent basis in the manner provided for in Section 13 herein.
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(b) The City may terminate reclaimed water service on a temporary basis
at any time reclaimed water at the terminal point of the City's reclamation
plant does not meet the requirements of regulatory agencies, including those
prescribed by the State of California, Administrative Code, Title 22, Chapter 3.
Reclaimed water service would, in such case, be renewed at such time that
reclaimed water at the terminal point of the reclamation plant would again meet
the requirements of regulatory agencies or at such time that the City would
supplement the reclaimed water system from the potable water system.
5.3.4 The City shall not be liable for any damages, including but not
limited to damages to customer facilities, caused in whole or in part by the
pressure at which reclaimed water is delivered, the condition of the reclaimed
water itself, or any substance that may be mixed with or in the reclaimed water
so long as said reclaimed water meets or exceeds the standards set forth by the
San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. All customers shall be requires
to accept such conditions of pressure and service as are provided by the
reclaimed water distribution system at the location of the proposed service
connection and to hold the City harmless from any and all damages caused in
whole or in part by pressure conditions or interruptions in service.
5.4 SIZE, LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF SERVICE LINE
The City reserves the right to determine the size of reclaimed water service
lines, the service connections, and the meters and shall also have the right to
determine the kind and size of backflow protection devices and any and all other
appurtenances to the service. The reclaimed water service lines shall be
Installed in accordance with the standard drawings and specifications for all
reclaimed water systems. The reclaimed water service lines shall be extended to
a curb line or property line of the customer's property, abutting upon a public
street, highway, alley, easement, lane, or road (other than a freeway) in which
Is installed reclaimed water mains.
5.5 LIMITATIONS OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
No permit shall be issued except on the following conditions:
5.5.1 The City reserves the right to limit the area of land under one
$ ownership to be supplied by one reclaimed water service connection and reclaimed
water meter.
5.5.2 A reclaimed water service connection and reclaimed water meter
shall not be used to supply adjoining property of a different owner.
5.5.3 *hen property provided with a reclaimed water service connection
and reclaimed water meter is subdivided, such connection and meter shall be
considered as serving the lot or parcel of land on which the meter is located.
Additional reclaimed water mains and/or reclaimed water service lines will be
required for all subdivided areas in accordance with these Rules and
Regulations.
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5.5.4 All reclaimed wdLer used on any premises where a meter is
installed must pass through the meter. Customers shall be held responsible and
charged for all reclaimed water passing through their meters.
5.5.5 Every reclaimed water service line installed by the City shall be
equipped with a curb stop or wheel valve on the inlet side of the meter, such
valve or curb stop being intended exclusively for the use of the City in
controlling the reclaimed water supply through the reclaimed water service line.
If the curb stop or wheel valve is damaged by the customer's use to an extent
requiring replacement, such replacement shall be at the customer's expense.
5.6 RELOCATION OF RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE
Should a reclaimed water service line installed pursuant to the request of the
owner be of the wrong size or installed at a wrong location, the cost of all
changes required shall be paid by the owner. All reclaimed water services
provided prior to final street improvements shall be considered temporary and
the costs for all repairs or changes required to be performed by the City shall
be paid by the owner.
5.7 ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS
No person shall make connection to a reclaimed water distribution system of the
City without a permit.
5.8 METER TESTING
If a reclaimed water meter fails to register dur;ny any period or is known to
register inaccurately, the customer shall be charged with an average daily
consumption during the same season shown by the reading of the meter when in
use and registering accurately. Any customer may demand that the meter through
which reclaimed water is being furnished be examined and tested by the City for
the purpose of ascertaining whether or not it is correctly registering the
amount of reclaimed water being delivered through it. Such demand shall be in
writing to the City and shall be accompanied by a deposit equal to the charge
for testing such meter as established from time to time by an approved meter
testing laboratory.
Upon receipt of such demand and deposit, the City will have the meter examined
and tested and, if upon such test the meter shall be found not to register
within the limits established by the American Water Works Association, (AWWA)
for water meters, the meter shall be properly adjusted or another meter
substituted therefor, the deposit shall be returned, and the reclaimed water
bill for the current period will be adjusted accordingly. If the meter be round
to register within the AWWA limits, the deposit shall be retained by the City as
the expense of making the test.
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5.9 CROSS -CONNECTION PREVENTION
5.9.1 The purpose of these provisions is to protect the Clty's potable
water supply against actual or potential cross -connections by isolating within
the premises contamination or pollution that may occur because of some
-connection on the premises, and to prevent
undiscovered or unauthorized cross
cross -connections from occuring in the future, in accordance with Title 17,
Chapter 5 of the California Administrative Code. The City is the distributor
of reclaimed waerand willdesignate
esig ate ac"Wateronnect Master" to be responsible for
avoidance of actualpotential
lieu of the
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These provisions therlrbe In gulatoryition to agencies,nsucht asnlocal governmental agencies
requirements of of e9
and local State Health Departments.
5.9.2 Backflow protection for the City-'s potable water supply shall be
provided as required by the City.
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5.9.3 The protective device required shall be in accordance with the
r requirements specified by the City.
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re
inspections made on backflowrsucnctio
essive inspectionsvices at aindicatest once arepeatedrfailure.
often in those instances where
shall be performed by the City in accordance
All inspection and testing with
local health department regulations. These devices shall be repaired,
they
overhauled, or replaced at the expense of the reclaimed water user whenever
are found to be defective. Records of all such tests, repairs, and overhauls
ster" and made available to the local health
shall be maintained by the "Water Ma
department.
5.9.5 Where reclaimed water use areas contain potable and reclaimed
water piping, all reclaimed water and potable water pipelines shall be painted,
uffiifor allent reclaimedwatervals, in r ance hh
e standard
systems, to
banded, or marked at stionsdistinguish
drawings and spec
' clearly which water is reclaimed.
5.9.6 The customer shall keep the Water Master informed of the identity
of the Water Supervisor who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of
the water and reclaimed water piping on all reclaimed water use
areas
enand'The City
shall be
shall approve the installation and use of pipelines and equip
ntion of cross -connections.
responsible for the preve
' In the event of contaminansiteion orpollution
thefWaterpotable
Supervisoreshallsystem
promptly a
cross -connection on the o premises,
w advise the Water Master. The local health officsr and the Local potable water
promptly advised by the Water Master so that
purveying agency shall
overcome the contamination or pollution.
appropriate measures may be taken to
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5.10 AUTHORIZED USES FOR RECLAIMED WATER
In accordnace with the provisions of Section 2, the uses of reclaimed water
Include only uses approved by the State Health Department and for which Title 2?_
of the Administrative Code provides treatment requirements. Each use must be
considered for approval by the City on a case -by -case basis, and the City may
determine in its discretion, set forth specific requirements as conditions to
providing such services and/or require specific prior approval from the
appropriate regulatory agencies.
§ 5.11 SCHEDULING RECLAIMED WATER
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The City reserves the right to schedule the use of reclaimed water if, in the
opinion of the City as final distributor, scheduling is necessary for purposes
Including, but not limited to, the maintenance of an acceptable working pressure
In the reclaimed water system and providing for reasonable safeguards in
r relation to public health and beneficial uses of reclaimed water.
5.12 EMERGENCY CONNECTIONS TO RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM
If, in the opinion of the City, as distributor of reclaimed water, an emergency
exists where► / all or a portion of the water in the reclaimed water system is
not availablt., the City and the local potable water purveying agency must both
approve a temporary connection to the potable water system. Such temporary
connection shall be made in accordance with Sections 6 and 7 of these Rules and
Regulations.
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SECTION 6
FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
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SECTION 6
FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
6.1 GENERAL
The design of offsite facilitles, including the preparation of plans and
` construction specificatio,;;, shall be under the responsibility of an engineer
registered with the State of California. The design of customer facilities that
will use reclaimed water, and the preparation of plans and construction
specifications, shall be under the responsibility of a landscape architect or
i engineer registered with the State of California. All offsite and customer
! reclaimed water systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
Intent of these Rules and Regulations, and in accordance with the requirements,
conditions and standards set forth in a separate supplement hereto, as adopted
and revised by the City, entitled "Standard Drawings and Specifications for all
Reclaimed Water Systems" which document is on file at the office of the Water
Master, and by this reference is incorporated herein.
The reclaimed water system including both offsite and customer facilities, shall
be separate and independent of any potable water system.
6.2 OFFSITE RECLAIMED WATER FACILITIES
Reclaimed water systems, to the -7;xtent determined by the City, required to serve
property within the City shall be provided by the property owner at their
expense.
Plans and specifications for all reclaimed water systems shall be submitted to
and approved by the City in advance of construction, as specified in Section 6.4
of these Rules and Regulations.
The City will assume responsibility for providing reclaimed water service to the
point of connection of such development upon transfer to the City of title to
all offsite reclaimed water systems and any necessary easement therefor. All
easements shall be in a form acceptable to the City and not subject to
outstanding obligations to relocate such facilities or any deeds of trust,
except in instances where such is determined by the City to be in the best
interests of the City.
Before the City grants final acceptance of any system using reclaimed water,
_ record drawings shall be provided as specified in Section 6.5, and the installed
system shall be tested in accordance with the Standard Specifications to ensure
►. that the system is in accordance with the intent of these Rules and
Regulations.
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6.3 CUSTOMER FACILITIES
Any customer reclaimed water system shall be provided by the applicant, owner,
or customer at his expense.
CuLtomer reclaimed water facilities, in addition to conforming to the City's
"St,tndard Drawings and Specifications for all Reclaimed Water Systems," shall
conform to local Health Department governing codes, rules and regulations. When
the City's "Standard Drawings and Sepcifications for all Reclaimed Water
Systems" require a higher quality material, equipment, design or construction
method than that required by the above local Health Department codes, rules and
regulations, the City's specifications shall take precedence.
Plans and specifications for customer reclaimed water systems shall be prepared
by the applicant's engineer or landscape architect and submitted to and approved
k° by the City in advance of construction, as specified in Section 6.5 of these
Rules and Regulations.
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6.3.1 The customer landscape sprinkler irrigation system shall be
' designed to meet the peak moisture demand of all plant materials served by the
system.
6.3.2 The customer landscape sprinkler irrigation system shall be
designed to apply reclaimed water in a manner compatible with the infiltration
rates of the soil within the approved use area. Where varying soil types are
present to the extent that they cannot be adequately addressed by separate parts
a of the system, the design of the system shall be compatible with the lowest
infiltration rate present.
6.3.3 The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent discharge onto
areas that are not approved for use. Part -circle sprinklers shall be used
to adjacent to roadways and boundary lines to confine the discharge from the
Irrigation system to the permit area.
The system design shall avoid spray patterns that include obstructions that tend
to concentrate non -potable water to produce ponding and/or runoff, such as
spraying against bridge abutments and outlet structures.
6.3.4 The system design shall Include automatic system control devices
that can be programmed to prevent the ponding and/7r runoff of reclaimed water.
These devices shall include automatic controllers, valves, and associated
equipment. The devices shall be designed so that, tf the current application
program is producing any runoff, they can be readily reprogrammed on site to
prevent such occurences.
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reclaimed water, record drawings shall be provided, as specified in Section 6.5,
and the installed system shall be tested, as required by the City, in accordance
with the Standard Specifications to ensure that the system was properly
constructed and is in accordance with the intent of these Rules and
Regulations.
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6.4 SUBMITTALS
The following information shall be submitted and approved by the City prior to
commencing any construction.
Plans and Specifications -Three (3) copies of the plans and specifications,
signed by the design engineer or landscape architect,
for the construction of
offsite and customer reclaimed water systems (on site) shall be submitted to
the City for review and approval. Plans and specifications shall be stiiar.._r
at least 15 working days prior to the date on which action by the City is
desired. As part of this submittal, a construction cost estimate for the
subject facilities shall be provided. A fee for review and inspection shall be
paid prior to the City's approval of the plans. These fees shall he in
accordance with the current rate and fee schedules adopted by the City.
Meter Criteria - The following information shall be provided, on the plans, for
every customer reclaimed water system meter desired:
(a) Meter size (inches).
(b) Gross area served through the reclaimed water meter (square feet or
acres).
(c) Peak flow through the meter (gpm)•
(d) Estimate of the yearly reclaimed mater requirement through the meter
(acre feet).
(e) Design pressure at the meter (psi).
Irrigation Criteria - A legend showing the pertinent data for the maTheials legend
In the landscape irrigation system shall be recorded on the plans.
shall types,include
andpthe fallowieglisting pipe information foreeachd type of materials sprinklersheadtion,
valve types,
(a) Manufacturer and model number
(b) Sprinkler radius (feet)
(c) Operating pressure (psi)
(d) Flow (gpm)
(e) Sprinkler pattern
Call -Outs - Exterior drinking r�
fountains noexteriordrinking
s public
cpounta�insshall
other
shown and called out on the plans.
public facilities are present in the design area, then it shall be specifically
stated on the plans that none exist.
Standard Notes - Standard notes that are to be listed on all customer reclaimed
water facility plans are as follows:
(a) The design and installation of the customer landscape sprinkler
irrigation system shall conform to "Rules and Regulations for
Reclaimed Water Service J
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(b) All offsite and customer (on site) reclaimed waste systems piping
shall be identified as reclaimed water In accordance with the City's
"Standard Drawings and Specifications for all Reclaimed Water
Systems".
(c) Where reclaimed water use areas contain potable and reclaimed water
piping, Lhe potable water piping shall also be identified in
accordance with the City's "Standard Drawings and Specifications for
all Reclaimed Water Systems."
(d) The City shall be notified 24 hours prior to the start up of any
construction at (619) 438-5604.
6.5 RECORD (AS -BUILT) DRAWINGS
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Record drawings shall be submitted by the design engineer or landscape architect
and approved by the City before a request for regular service start-up is made.
The following shall apply:
F Recording Changes - All changes in the work constituting departures from the
original design drawings, including changes in both pressure and nonpressure
lines, and in both potable and reclaimed water lines, shall be accurately
recorded on one set of drawings. Upon completion of each increment of work, all
such information and dimensions shall be transferred to the drawings. The
changes and dimensions shall be recorded in a legible and workmanlike manner to
the satisfaction of the City. After the drawings are approved by the City, all
Information shall be transferred to a set of reproducible drawings. All changes
to mylar drawings shall be made in red ink (n, ballpoint pen). Eradicating
' fluid shall be used when redoing drawings.
Dimensioning - All dimensions, when required by the City, shall be taken from
two permanent points of reference such as buildings, monuments, sidewalks,
curbs, or pavements. Locations shown on as -built drawings shall be kept day-by-
day as the project is being installed.
As -Built Drawings - For the purpose of reference, as -built drawings shall be
maintained or, site at all times.
Control Charts - The City may require that control charts be prepared by the
design engineer and landscape architect, and submitted with the record drawings,
before formal request for service start-up is made.
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SECTION 7
FACILITIES OPERATION
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SECTION 7
FACILITIES OPERATION
7.1 OFFSITE FACILITIES
Operation and surveillance of all of the City's offsite reclaimed water systems
Including, but not limited to, reclaimed water pipelines, valves, connections,
supply interties, and other appurtenances and property up to and including the
City's meter, shall be under the management and control of the City. No other
persons except authorized representatives of the City shall have any right to
enter upon any portion of the foregoing. No other persons except
representatives of the City shall have any right to operate, adjust, change,
alter, move or relocate any portion of the offsite reclaimed water system.
7 ' CUSTOMER FACILTIES
Operation and surveillance of all customer facilities shall be under the
management of the City via the Water Master. Pursuant to Section 8 of C ese
Rules and Regulations, the City or authorized representatives of the City shall
monitor and inspect the entire reclaimed water distribution facility, including
customer facilities and offsite facilities, and for these purposes shall have
the riyht to enter upon the customer's premises during reasonable hours;
reasonable hours shall lnclud-- hours when irrigation is being performed. The
City and the RWQCB shall be e,%titled to enter upon the customer's premises
during reasonable hours, from time to time, to verify that the custof•ter's
Irrigation practices are in conformance with these Rules and Regulations and all
applicable permits.
Each onsite reclaimed water customer shall designate a qualified "Water
Supervisor" who shall be responsible to the Water Master. The "Water
Supervisor" shall have the following responsibilities in relation to operation
of customer facilities:
1. To make sure that all customer operations and maintenance personnel
are trained and familiarized with the use of reclaimed water.
2. To furnish customer operations personnel with maintenance
Instructions, controller charts, and record drawings to ensure proper
operation in accordance with the customer facilities design and these
Rules and Regulations and all applicable permits.
3. To prepare and submit to the Water Master record drawings.
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4. To notify the City of any and all proposed changes, modifications, or
additions to the customer facilities. Such changes shall be approved
by the City before any changes, modifications, or additions are made
and shall be designed and constructed according to the requirements,
conditions and standards set forth in the City's Reclaimed Water
Standards, and set forth in these Rules and Regulations, including,
but not limited to, Section 6.3 thereof. In accordance with the above
referenced requirements, conditions and standards, changes must be
submitted to the City for plan check and approval prior to
construction. The construction shall be inspected by the City, and
revised record drawings shall be approved by the City. The City may,
if it deems such to be in the best interest of the City, waive or
modify any of the foregoing.
a. Cross connections, as defined by the California Administrative
Code, Title 17, resulting from the use of reclaimed water or from
the physical presence of a reclaimed water service, whether by
design, construction practice, or system operation, are strictly
prohibited.
b. Any and all drinking fountains located within the reclaimed water
use areas designated by the permit shall be protected from contact
with reclaimed water, whether by windblown spray or by direct
application through landscape irrigation. Lack of such
protection, whether by design, construction practice, or system
operation, is strictly prohibited.
c. Use or installation of hose bibs on any customer potable water
system that presently operates or is designed to operate with
reclaimed water, regardless of the hose bib construction or
Identification, is strictly prohibited.
d. Use or installation of fire hydrants on any customer potable water
system that presently operates or is designed to operate with
reclaimed water, regardless of the fire hydrant construction or
Identification, is strictly prohibited.
6. To operate and control the customer reclaimed water system in order to
prevent direct human consumption of reclaimed water and to control and
limit runoff. Operation and control measares to be utilized in this
regard shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
_ a. Customer reclaimed water facilities sh;-il be operated to prevent
i or minimize discharge onto areas not under control of the
customer. Part circle sprinklers shall be used adjacent to
sidewalks, roadways, and property lines to confine the discharge
from sprinklers to the permit area.
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b. The operation of the customer r.•eclaimed water system shall be
during the periods of minimal use of the reclaimed water use area.
Consideration shall be given to allow a maximum dry -out, time
before the reclaimed water use area will be used by the public.
C. Reclaimed water shall be applied at a rate that does not exceed
the infiltration rate of the soil. Where varying soil types are
present, the design and operation of the reclaimed water
facilities shall be compatible with the lowest infiltration rate
present.
The onsite operations and maintenance personnel shall keep a daily
log of the volume of infiltration and runoff. These records shall
be submitted to the City on a monthly basis. In the event of
runoff or seepage, the onsite customer shall take a sample of the
runoff or seepage, and notify the City. The City shall then
analyze the sample(s) in accordance with Order No. 79-76 of the
RWQCB.
d. When the application rate exceeds the infiltration rate of the
soil, automatic systems shall be utilized and programed to
prevent or minimize the ponding and runoff of reclaimed water. No
sprinkler system shall be allowed to operate for a time longer
than the landscape's water requirements. If runoff occurs before
the landscape's water requirements are met, the automatic controls
shall be reprogrammed with additional watering cycles to meet the
requirements and avoid runoff. This method of operation is
intended to control and limit runoff.
7. To comply with these Rules and Regulations, all requirements
prescribed by City and all applicable requirements of San Diego RWQCB
Order No. 76-76 must be met.
7.3 POSTING APPROVED USE AREAS
Posting the use of reclaimed water shall be required to inform the public that
reclaimed water is being used. Posting shall be required at any customer field
office or maintenance building or yard within the approved use area, except as
may be required by the Regulatory Agencies on a case -by -case basis. It shall be
the responsibility of the Water Supervisor to ensure the required postings are
Installed, and so placed that they can be readily seen by all personnel
utilizing the facilities.
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SECTION 8
MONITORING AND INSPECTION
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The City or authorized representatives of the City shall monitor and inspect the
entire reclaimed water system including both on site (customer) and offsite
facilities. The City shall conduct monitoring programs, as it deems necessary,
to ensure that customer's reclaimed water facilities are being operated in
accordance with these Rules and Regulations, including the provision that cross -
connections between potable water facil.Liies and the reclaimed water system do
not exist. In carrying out these functions the City, or its authorized
representatives, shall have the right to enter upon any customer's premises
during reasonable hours; reasonable hours shall include hours when irrigation is
being performed.
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SECTION 9
RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGES
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SECTION 9
RECLAI!£D WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGES
9.1 RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGES
(a) The City shall make charges for the installation of all reclaimed
water service lines, reclaimed water meters, and appurtenances
thereto. Said charges, in addition to all other usual and regular
charges of the City, must be paid before work will be performed. Any
backflow prevention devices on potable water services and flow or
pressure control devices required due to application for reclaimed
water service shall be downstream of the meter and provided by the
applicant, owner, or customer at his expense.
(b) Whenever an installation is required by an applicant that is not
covered by the schedule of charges established from time to time by
the City, such work will be done pith charges based upon a statement
of costs made by the City. If reclaimed water service line, for
any valid reason, cannot be inst«iled for the amount stated in the
3 appropriate schedule of charges established by the City, owing to the
peculiarity of the proposed service, the City reserves the right to
make said installation on the basis of a statement of costs.
(c) Whenever reclaimed water service lines, meters, or other
appurtenances are requested to be removed by the applicant for any
reason whatsoever, the charges shall be made on the basis of a
statement of costs by the City.
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SECTION 10
SECURITY DEPOSIT
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SECTION 10
SECURITY DEPOSIT
The City may require a customer to post a security deposit, if deemed necessary
by reason of estimated future reclaimed water billings or if there is an
Instance or instances of monthly delinquency. The amount shall rot be less than
the estimated cost of reclaimed water service for the maximum two -month period
or such other amount as determined by the City. deposits may be returned after
one (1) year at the request of the customer; providing that all bills rendered
during the preceding twelve (12) month period have been paid within 35 days
after mailing. Otherwise, the deposit will be returned on termination of
service and payment of the final utility bill.
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SECTION 11
RECLAIMED WATER RATES
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SECTION 11
RECLAIMED WATER RATES
11.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES
Rates to be charged and collected and terms, provisions, and conditions to be
effective respecting
such
rates
for
beeasafixedwater
establishedpbyithebCitythe
City
theCit
to customers within Y shall
Council.
11.2 CHANGE OF RATES
The City reserves the right to change its rates at any time.
11.3 BILLING
Reclaimed water bills will be rendered by the City with potable water bills.
11.4 METERING
For the purpose of comiutiag�bbel�sing�ofmeter
or�morethe
meterscustomer's
notpremises will
be considered separately,
be
combined as equivalent to measurement through one meter except as follows:
(a) In those instances in which, by reason of special operating
conditions, the City substitutes two or more meters of a smaller size
for a single larger meter on the same service connection, in which
sizeevent
of theimeter In theeappli application o nnection shall
thebratesubstituted
schedule,for the
size
11.5 TIME AND MANNER OF PAYMENT
(a) All bills and charges for reclaimed water service hereunder shall be
due and payable upon presentation and shall become delinquent thirty-
five (35) days thereafter. Such bills and charge
nts shall be deemed to
have been presented upon having been deposited in the United States
E mail, postage paid and addressed to the applicant, owner, or customer
reflected in the records of the City.
(b) If payment is not made within thirty-five (35) days after
i presentation, the reclaimed water service may be discontinued without
further notice and reclaimed water service may not again be supplied
until t ideelbyq hetCitylhavelus a penalty which been paid. Paymentishallestablished bemade in
time too mY
person or by mail.
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(c) Discontinuance of service by reason of a delinquent bill shall not
automatically constitute revocation of permit. However, such
delinquency may be :onsidered a sufficient reason for a revocation of
permit in accordance with the provisions of these Rules -id
Regulations.
(d) A temporary service connection may be installed for use over a period
of time as approved by the City on a case -by -case basis.
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SECTION 12
SEVERABILITY
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SECTION 12
SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of these Rules and
Regulations is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining portions of these Rules and
Regulations. The City Council declares that they would have passed said Rules
and Regulations by section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof.
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SECTION 13
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
SECTION 13
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
13.1 GENERAL
Any person, firm, corporation, association, or agency found to be violating any
provision of these Rules and Regulations or the terms and conditions of the
customer's service agreement, permit, or any applicable Federal, State, or local
statute, regulation, resolution, ordinance, or other requirement shall be served
by the City 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. This provision is in addition to, and not by way of,
derogation of any other remedies or procedures available to the City by law,
regulation, or pursuant to any of the provisions of these Rules and
Regulations.
Failure to permanently cease all violations within the time stated shall result
in revocation of the permit by the City and termination of reclaimed water
service.
13.2 INTERIM RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE DISCONTINJATION
In cases where the serious nature of the violations described above requires
Immediate action, the City may, in its sole discretion, immediately cease
reclaimed water service, subject to a timely decision on permanent revocation of
permit pursuant to a public hearing as provided herein.
13.3 PERMANENT REVOCATION
The City may permanently revoke any permit. However, no permit may be
permanently revoked until after the customer has been given an opportunity for a
public hearing as hereinafter provided.
13.3.1 Where the City determines that a permit should be permanently
revoked, the City shall prepare a written notice of permanent revocation which
Includes a statement of the proposed action, a concise explanation of the
reasons for the proposed action, and an explanation of the customer's right to a
public hearing. Such notice shall be sent by certified mail to the customer's
last billing address or be personally served on the customer at least ten (10)
_ days before the effective date of the proposed permanent revocation. If, within
five (5) days after receipt of such notice, the customer or an authorized
representative requests in writing a public hearing from the City, the City
shall immediately set a hearing and give the customer written notice of the
time, date, and place of such hearing, either by personal service or by First
Class mail. The hearing shall be held not more than thirty (30) days from the
date of receipt of said request for hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by
a hearing officer designated by the City. The person designated as hearing
officer shall not have been connected in any way with the decision to
permanently revoke the subject permit. No hearings shall be continued except
upon a showing of good cause.
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13.3.2 The hearing officer is authorized to administer oaths to all
witnesses, and conduct the hearing. At such hearing the City and the customer
may present evidence relevant to the permanent revocation of the permit. The
hearing officer shall receive evidence and shall rule on the admissibility of
evidence and on questions of law. At the hearing any person may present
evidence in opposition to, or in support of, the customer's case. The customer
may have the assistance of counsel or may appear by counsel, and shall have the
right to present evidence. In the event that neither the customer nor counsel
representing the customer appears at the hearing, the evidence of the existence
of facts which constitute grounds for the permanent revocation of the permit
shall be considered unrebutted.
13.3.3
(a) Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation.
(b) Each party shall have these rights: to call and examine witnesses;
to introduce exhibits; to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any
matter relevant to the issues regardless of whether or not that
matter was covered in the direct examination; to impeach any witness
regardless of which party first called the witness to testify; and to
rebut any evidence given. If the customer does not testify in his or
her own behalf, the customer may be called and examined as if under
cross-examination.
(c) The hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules
relating to evidence and witnesses. Any relevant evidence shall be
admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons
are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless
of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make
improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil
actions. Heresay evidence may be used for the purpose of
supplementing or explaining any direct evidence, but shall not be
sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be
admissible over objection in a civil action. The rules of privilege
shall be effective to the same extent that they are now or hereafter
may be recognized in civil actions. Unduly repetitious evidence may
be excluded at the discretion of the hearing officer.
(d) The hearing shall be conducted in the English language. The
proponent of any testimony to be offered by a witness who does not
speak the English language proficiently shall provide an interpreter,
_ approved by the hearing officer conducting the proceeding as
proficient in the English language and the language in which the
witness will testify, to serve as interpreter during the hearing.
The cost of the interpreter shall be paid by the party requiring the
interpreter.
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13.3.4 The decision of the hearing officer shall be based solely on the
evidence presented at the hearing. !Upon conclusion of the hearing, the hearing
officer may orally announce an intended decision. Whether or not the hearing
officer announces an intended decision at the conclusion of the hearing, the
hearing officer shall, within five (5) days of the conclusion of the hearing,
file a written decision with the City Council and mail a copy to the customer or
his or her authorized representative. The written decision shall include
findings of fact and conclusions of law, shall clearly state whether the permit
is or is not permanently revoked, and shall become final upon filing with the
City. A copy of the written decision shall be posted in the office of the City
Clerk for a period of five (5) days following its receipt.
13.4 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
Any request to re-establish service subsequent to the revocation of a permit and
the termination of reclaimed water service shall be in the manner described for
initially obtaining service from the City, which may include the collection of a
security deposit. The City may, at its discretion, deny re-establishment of
service or require that an agreement of financial security conditioned upon
compliance with these. Rules and Regulations be provided. The foregoing
provisions of these Rules and Regulations are a requirement of any permit, and
any application for service and permit therefore shall be subject to such
provisions.
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AoPL IrCATIOH FORM FOR RE-CLAI-m—D WATER SERVICE
WITHIN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
(Please type or print all information)
User Account #
(by City)
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Descriptive Information Completed by Owner or Authorized Representative
Owner of Property
Organization Name
E Responsible Individual
Title
Owner's Address
Owner's Telephone
Authorized Representative of Owner
Responsible Individual Title
Authorized Representative's Address
Authorized Representative's Telephone
Property Location (City)
Property Use
Property Description
Intended use for reclaimed water
Total area to be actually irrigated with reclaimed water per this application.
acres .
Expected date to commence reclaimed water service (Month/Year)
Design peak flow based on above acres x 18 gpm/acre gpm
Additional Information
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APPLICATION FORM FOR RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
WITHIN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
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This application is made in accordance with the "Rules and Regulations for
Reclaimed Water Service Within the City of Carlsbad", as they may be amended
from time to time, and applicant hereby consents to the use of reclaimed water,
as delivered to and distributed by the City of Carlsbad. The applicant hereby
agrees to design and operate the customer reclaimed water facilities in
accordance with the "Rules and Regulations for Reclaimed Water Service Within
the City of Carlsbad", and in accordance with the "City of Carlsbad Standard
Drawings and Specifications for all Reclaimed Water Systems" and in accordance
with applicable Federal, State and local ordinances, resolutions, regulations
k and other requirements.
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Applicant's Signature Date
Project Information (Completed by City)
ray c,,..io� �f Re Jaimed Water Use Area Drawing Received
Application with ��u� .�, �r-�-
(Month/Day/Year)
Additional Information Requested of Applicant by City
City Signature _
Copies of Application and Service Area Maps forwarded to:
RWQCB Date City Signature
Health Dept. Date City Signature
User Permit Issued (Month/Day/Year)
Additional Requirements Prescribed by City
City Signature -
Plans and Specifications Submitted by Applicant (Month/Day/Year)
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CERTIFICAf10N FORM FOR RECLAIMED RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
WITHIN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
(Please type or print all information)
User Account #
(by City)
Operation Certification (Completed by Owner)
Operator of Customer Reclaimed Water System (Company Name)
Relationship to Property Owner
Water Supervisor
Business Address
Business Telephone
Relationship to Operator
Off -hours Telephone
We, the undersigned, have reviewed the "Rules and Regulations for Reclaimed
Water Service Within the City of Carlsbad" and certify that the operation of
this customer reclaimed water facility will be in accordance with all applicable
requirements contained therein as well as applicable Federal, State, and local
requirements, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations.
Owner's Signature Date
Operator's Signature Date
Water Supervisor's Signature Date
Design and Construction Certifications (Completed by City)
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We, the undersigned, certify that the design and construction of this customer
3 reclaimed water facility is in accordance with all applicable requirements
contained in the "Rules and Regulations for Reclaimed Water Service Within the
City of Carlsbad".
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City Water Master's Name Date
City Water Master's Signature Date
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APPENDIX B
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APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE SUMMARY
1. Application Form for Reclaimed Water Service Within the City of Carlsbad,
and four 4 copies of reclaimed water use area drawings filed with City
by property owner or authorized representative.
2. City forwards copies of application and exhibits to RWQCB and Health
Department, if the City determines the property to be served is an area
for which reclaimed water use is appropriate.
3. The RWQCB, if they determine the use to be feasible, in conjunction with
the Health Department, will establish valid waste discharge requirements
and issue a Reclaimed Water User's Permit for the project.
4. Upon receipt of approval from the RWQCB and the Health Department, the
Ci%y issues a user permit to the applicant. The City may prescribe
additional requirements, not already contained in the Rules and
Regulations, in the user permit.
5. Three (3) copies of the Plans and Specifications prepared by a landscape
architect or engineer registered with the State of California are
submitted by the applicant to the City.
6. Upon approval by the City of Plans ,and Specifications, the City grants
authorization to the applicant to commence construction.
7. The City is notified by the applicant twenty-four 04) hours prior to the
start of any construction.
8. Record (as -built) drawings, and Certification Form for Reclaimed Water
Service Within the City of Carlsbad submitted by the applicant to the
City. Applicant seal l submit one-71) set of bluel ines and one (1) set of
mylars of record drawings, and ons-- (1) certification form.
9. City notifies applicant in writing as to the date and time for testing the
installed system if deemed necessary by City.
10. Upon approval of Record Drawings by the City, the City shall certify the
design and construction and forward the certification form to the RWQCB
for approval and issuance of Water Reclamation Requirements by the RWQCB.
11. Upon receipt of RWQCB approval for service start-up, the City shall
initiate reclaimed water service.