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 Delray Beach
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 5. PUBLIC WORKS
 Chapter 59. RECLAIMED WATER

  § 59.07. CONNECTION TO THE RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.  

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  • (A)

    Meters required. Meters are required on all reclaimed water service connections. No person or property shall have access to the reclaimed water distribution system or use reclaimed water without delivery of same through a meter. All reclaimed water meters shall be furnished and installed by an employee or authorized person of the Department, and shall remain the property of the Department. The minimum meter size for connection to the City's reclaimed water system is three-fourths of one inch. Required meter size for any connection will be determined by the Environmental Services Department on the basis of the irrigation system required pressure and flow characteristics as provided by the Customer.

    (B)

    Rules, Regulations and Fees. The City may establish, revise, modify and enforce rules, regulations and fees pertaining to the provision of reclaimed water service. Such rules, regulations, and fees, which are subject to the approval of the City, are set forth in this ordinance, and shall be binding upon all property owners, customers, agents, and assigns required to use and/or using reclaimed water.

    (C)

    Operation and Maintenance Responsibilities for the Reclaimed Water Irrigation System. The operation and maintenance of the reclaimed water irrigation system shall be the sole responsibility of the customer and/or Property Owner utilizing reclaimed water from said system. The customer and/or Property Owner shall provide reasonable access to the Department for periodic inspections of the operation and maintenance of the reclaimed water irrigation system. Failure by the customer and/or Property Owner to properly operate and maintain said reclaimed water irrigation system in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, shall constitute a violation of this article and be subject to enforcement action as set forth herein below.

(Ord. No. 27-05, § 1, passed 5/17/05)