§ 86-28. Cross connections.

(a)

Definition of cross connection. A cross connection is defined as any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable water from the Village of Hartland's public water system, and the other of which contains water from a private source, water of unknown or questionable safety, or steam, gases, or chemicals, whereby there may be a flow from one system to the other, with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems.

(b)

Unprotected cross connections prohibited. No person, firm, or corporation may establish or maintain, or permit to be established or maintained, any unprotected cross connection. Cross connections shall be protected as required in Ch. SPS 382, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

(c)

Inspection. The Village may inspect, or arrange for an inspection of, property served by the public water system for cross connections. The Village may, at its sole option, require a person, film, or corporation who owns, leases, or occupies property to have the building's plumbing inspected, at the person's, firm's or corporation's own expense by a State of Wisconsin Certified Cross Connection Inspector/Surveyor. The frequency of inspections shall be established by the village in accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code. Any unprotected cross connections identified by the inspection shall be promptly corrected. Failure to promptly correct an unprotected cross connection shall be sufficient cause for the village to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under paragraph (f) of this section.

(d)

Right of entry. Upon presentation of credentials, a representative of the village shall have the right to request entry, at any reasonable time, to a property served by a connection to the public water system for the purpose of inspecting the property for cross connections. Refusing entry to such utility representative shall be sufficient cause for the village to discontinue water service to the property, as provided under paragraph (f) of this section. If entry is refused, a special inspection warrant under § 66.0119 of the Wisconsin Statutes, may be obtained.

(e)

Provision of requested information. The village may request an owner, lessee, or occupant of property served by a connection to the public water system to furnish the village with pertinent information regarding the piping systems on the property. Refusing to provide requested information shall be sufficient cause for the village to discontinue water service to the property as provided under paragraph (f) of this section.

(f)

Discontinuation of water for violation. The village may discontinue water service to any property wherein any unprotected connection in violation of this section exists, and take other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water system. Water service may be discontinued, however, only after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing under Chapter 68, Wisconsin Statutes, except as provided in paragraph (g) of this section. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the unprotected cross connection has been eliminated.

(g)

Emergency discontinuance. If it is determined by the village that an unprotected cross connection or emergency endangers public health, safety, or welfare, and requires immediate action, and if a written finding to that effect is filed with the village clerk and delivered to the customer's premises, water service may be immediately discontinued. The customer shall have an opportunity for hearing under Chapter 68, Wisconsin Statutes, within ten days of such emergency discontinuance. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the unprotected cross connection has been eliminated.

(Code 1991, § 13.07; Ord. No. 854-19, § 1, 2-11-2019 )