Item 6BItem 6DOrdinance No. 699-A, 2nd Reading, Repeal Ordinance 699 and Amending the City of Southlake Cross Connection Ordinance
Ordinance No. 699-A, Cross Connection Control
Purpose:
Section 290, Regulations for Public Water Systems requires the identification and isolation of cross connections to drinking water systems
Ordinance 699 adopted by Southlake in 1998 meets that intention
does not adequately address annual testing requirements
Ordinance No. 699-A, Cross Connection Control
Process:
Ord. No. 699-A proposes the following:
All backflow assemblies tested on initial installation by registered individuals
Annual Testing - All assemblies isolating connections deemed by TCEQ which pose a health hazard
Assemblies failing annual test be repaired/replace
Annual testing records will be maintained by the City
Ordinance No. 699-A, Cross Connection Control
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Ordinance No. 699-A, 1st Reading, Repeal Ordinance 699 and Amend the City of Southlake Cross Connection Ordinance
Ordinance No. 699-A, Cross Connection Control
Questions?
Contact Chuck Kendrick at (817) 748-8080