STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BASTROP
BASTROP COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2

and all of said persons were present except Bill O'Barr & Stanley Wellso, thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon among other business, the following was transacted at the meeting; a
RESOLUTION 

and all of said persons were present except Jeff Fiebrich, thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon among other business, the following was transacted at the meeting; an ORDER

SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS.

The following terms shall bear the meanings hereinafter ascribed:

(a) "commercial" shall mean all customers other than a house or common community property, including but not limited to schools and businesses.

(b) "customer" means any person receiving service from the District.

(c) "District" means the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District #2.

(d) "house" shall mean a single-family detached home. 

(e) "person" shall mean all natural persons, corporations, partnerships, governmental bodies or subdivisions thereof, and all other entities whatsoever existing at law or in fact, together with their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns.

SECTION 2: WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS.

All connections to the District's water and sewer systems shall be made in accordance with this Order and the District's Plumbing Code as set forth in Appendix "B" of this Order. Each residential unit occupied by a separate family, including separate apartments located within a single building, and each commercial unit occupied by a separate person, including separate establishments within a single building, shall be deemed to be a separate connection for the purposes of this Order.

SECTION 3: METER REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Each house shall have a separate meter and shall be considered a separate connection for the purposes of determining connection and inspection fees. All other connections shall be metered as specified by the District operator. All meters shall be placed in front of the unit to be served and shall be located in the easement as directed by the District's operator.

3.2 A commercial customer may, upon specific written authorization from the District's Board of Directors, install at such customer's expense a commercial fire protection system connected directly to the District's water distribution system without metering such connection; provided, however, that such commercial customer must advise the District in writing of each instance in which the commercial fire protection system is activated, along with an estimate of the amount of water which passed through the system at the time it was so activated.

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SECTION 4: TAP FEES.

The tap fees shall be received by the District before any connection is initially made to the District's water system, in accordance with Appendix "A" attached hereto.

SECTION 5: SEWER INSPECTION FEES.

5.1 Inspection of New Connections. All connections to the District's sewer system shall be made in accordance with the District's Plumbing Code as set forth in Appendix "B" hereto, and at the location specified by the District operator. No sewer connection or house lead shall be covered in the ground before a representative of the District has inspected such connection. A sewer inspection fee as set forth in Appendix "A" attached hereto shall be required, payable with the water tap fee. No permanent water connection shall be made to any new structure until the sewer connection has been inspected and approved by the District or its agents. If the connection or house lead is covered before the District's inspection, then it shall be uncovered for the District's inspector before the connection can be authorized at customer's sole cost and expense.

5.2 Sewer Grease Trap Inspections. Where a grease trap is required pursuant to the District Plumbing Code set forth in Appendix "B" hereto and hereby adopted, the District's operator will conduct inspections of the grease trap on a monthly basis until the customer has passed the inspection criteria for six months in succession. Once the customer has achieved compliance as aforementioned, inspections will be conducted on a quarterly basis until the customer has passed said inspections criteria for a period of one year. Once the customer has achieved full compliance for one year, inspections will be conducted on a quarterly basis until an event of non-compliance occurs, provided the District may extend the periodic inspection interval to six months in its discretion upon application of such customer. If a customer's grease trap is ever found in non-compliance, inspections will thereafter be conducted on a monthly basis until the subject grease trap complies with inspection criteria for twelve months in succession. Customers will be responsible for maintaining records of manifest for the hauling of the grease trap waste and will make those records available to the District's operator during each inspection. For each inspection or re-inspection, there will be a charge at the rate set forth in Appendix "A" hereto.

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SECTION 6: WATER AND SEWER SERVICE COMMITMENTS.

6.1 For projects which do not have District water and sewer service allocated as determined by the District operator and engineer, an application for a commitment for water and sewer service, along with a deposit check in the amount of $1,500.00 (made payable to "Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District #2"), should be completed and submitted to the District Engineer, who will have the application placed on the agenda at a designated meeting with the Board of Directors. During the preliminary review of a project at the designated meeting previously mentioned, the District's consultants and the Board will ask pertinent questions of the Applicant to be certain the Applicant is fully aware of the obligations ahead. The Board will also make certain all necessary facts are available in order that the engineer and other consultants to the District can review the Applicant's preliminary scheme of development and determine whether it is feasible for the Board to further consider the Applicant's request. Any review of the Application or any action by the consultants will not be undertaken until authorized by the District.

6.2 The $1,500.00 deposit will be used to cover the expenses incurred by the District for the preliminary reviews by the appropriate consultants in determining if the District's facilities can accommodate the Applicant's proposed project.

6.3 If the consultants indicate that the Applicant's project (as submitted) cannot be accommodated by the District's facilities, the remaining portion of the Applicant's deposit will be refunded to the Applicant. Fees charged by the District's consultants will be in accordance with their normal rate schedules to the District, which includes any expenses incurred during their review. Consultants may include the District's engineer, attorney and/or operator. 

6.4 If the consultants indicate to the Board that the Applicant's project can be accommodated by the existing facilities of the District, or with the addition of certain new facilities, and the Board approves proceeding with the Applicant's project based on the consultants' recommendation, then the Applicant will be issued a letter from the District's engineer which will itemize the District's commitment to the Applicant for the amount of service, for the length of time, and for the additional considerations noted in the letter. Construction of the approved project to be serviced must be within twelve (12) months of the approved date on the application, and must be completed in a timely fashion. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the commitment being voided and a new application will need to be submitted to the District.

6.5 This Commitment shall then remain in effect until the expiration date noted, or until a more formal permanent agreement between the District and the Applicant is executed (whichever date should first occur).

6.6 The Board of Directors reserves the right to request additional deposit monies from the Applicant should the initial deposit not be sufficient to cover all consultant costs during both the application and commitment stage of this procedure. If additional monies are not produced when requested, then all further work necessary by the consultants will be stopped and any remaining deposit money previously paid will be forfeited to the District and this application/commitment will become null and void upon ten (10) days written notice to the applicant's address contained herein.

6.7 Other pertinent facts and information the Applicant should know and be agreeable to are listed hereafter and should be read carefully before contacting the District with a request to be placed on the agenda of a future designated meeting.

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SECTION 7: COMMITMENTS FOR DEVELOPER PROJECTS

7.1 The Board of Directors has adopted the following policy for the purposes of providing water and sewer service for the growth and development within and outside the District in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner. These policies and procedures will apply uniformly throughout the District for any new or additional development. Any party wishing to develop property within the District will be required to submit a service application to the Board for its consideration.

7.2 Multi-family commitments will be issued based on a determination of service available at the time of the application.

7.3 Commitments will be valid only for twelve month period; construction must begin within twelve months from the issuance of a commitment, and must be completed in a timely fashion thereafter, or the commitment will expire.

7.4 Applications/Commitments are non-transferable.

7.5 Prospective buyers may jointly apply for an application with the owner of the property.

7.6 Applications will not be considered for property with delinquent standby fees.


7.7 No construction will begin on any improvements covered under a commitment until applicant's construction drawings have been reviewed and approved by both the operator and the engineer for the District. 

7.8 No construction may begin on any improvements until all tap fees (per District's rate order) and other expenses required by the District have been paid.

7.9 Construction must begin prior to the expiration date set by the Board in the commitment and/or formal agreement, and must be completed in a timely fashion thereafter.

7.10 Applicant is required to provide the District with periodic progress reports at thirty (30) day intervals advising the Board as to the status of project up to completion of construction.

7.11 All tracts of land within the District, as well as those to be annexed, must be platted through the City of Bastrop, Bastrop County and other appropriate authorities prior to utility service being provided by the District.

7.12 Applicant must make arrangements to extend the necessary trunk water, sanitary and drainage facilities to serve its property in areas where such trunk facilities do not exist. All temporary and permanent arrangements for sewer and water service must be worked out in advance of construction with the District's engineer.

7.13 Applicant will secure and deed all necessary easements and rights-of-way to the District.

7.14 All lines constructed that are not in permanent acceptable easements, or which lie within private developments (apartments, condominiums, etc.) will remain the permanent property of the landowner and shall remain its permanent maintenance responsibility.

7.15 Applicant shall furnish a statement of the estimated value of the proposed project as a part of the initial application, broken down by land value and facility improvements.

7.16 The District's operator has full authority to police the project site to determine if any violations of the District's rules and any District service commitment exist.

7.17 Any change of utilization to the previously approved use of the property covered by any commitment must be approved by the District.

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SECTION 8: LAND MUST BE ANNEXED INTO THE DISTRICT TO RECEIVE NEW SERVICE

8.1 No new permanent service will be provided to any property from this date forward unless the property is located within the District. Petitions for annexation of land into the District may be submitted to the District Board for consideration pursuant to Chapter 49, TEXAS WATER CODE. In addition to the other referenced prerequisites, the following requirements are applicable to requests for annexation.

8.2 A feasibility cost and study, which includes a current metes and bounds description and survey, shall be prepared by the District's engineer.

8.3 Applicant is required to provide to the District a copy of deed showing current ownership of the property referenced in this application/commitment.

8.4 Applicant is required to submit a title report within thirty (30) days of the proposed filing date for annexation.

8.5 The petition for annexation (on behalf of the application) is to be prepared by the District's attorney. The petition from the District to the City of Bastrop for consent of annexation shall be prepared by the District's attorney. Applicant acknowledges the City's review and consent may take up to eleven (11) months.

8.6 All costs of annexation, including attorney's fees, engineering fees, and any and all other fees relating to said annexation, must be paid by the Applicant with advance deposits being made by applicant upon request by District.

8.7 All costs relating to service of said tract, including without limitation, construction of required water and sewer lines, lift stations, etc., must be incurred by applicant.

SECTION 9: SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION PERMITS.

Prior to construction of any swimming pool in the District, a permit for swimming pool connections must be obtained from the District. New pools starting construction after October 25, 1999, must be drained into the District's sanitary sewer system. The District may inspect the pool to insure compliance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code (Appendix "B"). The District shall collect all swimming pool permit and inspection fees as provided for in Appendix "A" attached hereto.

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SECTION 10: DEPOSITS.

Deposits for all utility service accounts shall be collected in full from a customer before service commences in accordance with the rate set forth in Appendix "A" attached hereto.

SECTION 11: COMMERCIAL CONNECTOR REVIEW FEE.

All commercial connectors must submit detailed construction plans plus a review fee as set forth in Appendix "A" attached hereto. The District's engineer shall review the plans to determine if the plans are in compliance with the District's Plumbing Code (Appendix "B"), and the cost of such review will be charged against the review fee. Any unused portion of the review fee will be returned to such customer; any overrun will be billed to the customer. Construction shall not begin until the engineer has reviewed the subject plans and certified to the District that the plans are in compliance with this Order and the Plumbing Code, and such is approved by the District.

SECTION 12: FINE FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER OR THE DISTRICT'S PLUMBING CODE

The penalty for each and any violation of this Order or the District's Plumbing Code, including but not limited to any unauthorized water or sewer connection to the District's system, shall be a fine not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. Publication of the legal notice of this Order shall constitute constructive notice to all persons.

SECTION 13: DISCONNECTION.

Failure to pay all charges when due or violation of any provision of this Order may be deemed by the District as a breach of the contract for water and sewer service hereunder and the District may, in its sole and absolute discretion, disconnect service until any such breach is remedied to the satisfaction of the District. Prior to disconnection, the District shall notify the customer of the alleged breach, the proposed termination date, and shall advise the customer that if there is an error in the District's determination, that the customer can so notify the District so that such termination order may be timely rescinded if indeed it is found that there is an error in the District's determination. Once the notification of delinquency is mailed, all payments from customers shall be paid by cash or money order only, and it shall be so stated in the notification. Checks will not be accepted as payment and will be returned to the customer. If service to a user is disconnected for any reason, there shall be imposed a re-connection fee of $50.00, plus the delinquent water bill(s), if any, plus the charges of the District's operator for such re-connection, which sums shall be paid before service is again restored to such user. 

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SECTION 14: WATER AND SEWER RATES.

14.1 Charges for water and sewer service shall be billed monthly. Water bills shall be based on water meter readings, except for water supplied to common community property, including esplanades and parks and excluding schools, which shall be billed based on estimated consumption. All bills shall be in compliance with the rate schedule set forth in Appendix "A" hereto, which rates the District Board of Directors may periodically review and amend as authorized by Section 49.212, Texas Water Code.

14.2 All bills shall be due and payable on the 10th of the month. Unless payment is received on or before the tenth day after the month, such account shall be considered delinquent and a penalty of five (5%) percent of the unpaid balance shall be assessed against such account. During construction of any unit to be served by the District, bills based on monthly meter readings will be sent to the property owner as reflected in the deed records of Bastrop County, Texas.

14.3 Each unit of a multi-family residential building shall be deemed a house for purposes of this section and shall be charged for water at the same rate as a house, such charges shall be billed to the property owner regardless of the number of meters involved or the number of units of occupancy within the building, subject to the provisions of Section 3 of this Order authorizing one master meter per building for multi-family and multi-business buildings.

14.4 Customer is billed a surcharge on monthly bill of $O.11 per thousand gallons of water pumpage to recover cost of Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District charges to the District.

SECTION 15: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.

By accepting service from the District each person connecting to the District's water or sewer lines agrees to maintain the connection line from the point of connection to the District's water and sewer system. Should any such line not be properly maintained, the District, after reasonable notice, shall have the right to enter upon the subject property, repair or replace such line, and invoice the cost of the repairs or work done to the person connecting to the District's water or sewer system.

SECTION 16: COLLECTION, WRITE-OFF, AND FINAL BILLINGS.

When service to a District customer has been terminated due to such customer's moving from or otherwise vacating such residence or place of business, and a final billing for such service has been rendered, and said final billing has been outstanding and unpaid for 60 days, then said final billing shall be deemed uncollectible and the Board of Directors of the District shall determine whether such delinquent final billing shall be submitted to a responsible agent for collection.

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SECTION 17: EASEMENTS.

17.1 Access Easements. Before service is begun to any user, or, before any re-connection is made the person requesting such service or re-connection shall be deemed to have granted and hereby grants an easement of free ingress and egress to and from the subject meter for purposes of maintenance and repair as the District, in its sole and absolute judgment, may deem necessary.

17.2 Sanitary Control Easement for District Water Wells. To prevent contamination of the District's water supply, the following activities are prohibited within a 150 foot radius of the District's water wells-

1. construction and/or operation of underground petrochemical storage tanks, stock pens, feed lots, dump grounds, privies, cesspools, septic tank drainfields, drilling of improperly constructed water wells of any depth and all other construction or operation that could create an unsanitary condition within, upon or across land within a 150 foot radius of the District's water wells.

2. Tile or concrete sanitary sewers, sewer appurtenances, septic tanks and storm sewers are specifically prohibited within a 50 foot radius of the District's wells.

3. The construction of homes or buildings is allowed in the controlled area, provided, however, that all underground petrochemical storage tanks, stock, pens, feed lots, privies, tile or concrete sanitation sewers, cesspools, septic tanks, storm sewers, septic tank drainfields, drilling of improperly constructed wells of any depth and other construction and/or operations that could create an unsanitary condition within, upon, or across the controlled area are specifically prohibited within the designated distances.

4. To the extent otherwise authorized by law, normal fanning and ranching operations are permitted within the controlled area, except that livestock shall not be allowed within 50 feet of the District's wells.

SECTION 18: PLUMBING CODE.

The District hereby adopts in its entirety the Plumbing Code as set forth in Appendix "B" hereto.

SECTION 19: NO FREE SERVICE.

No free service shall be granted any customer for services furnished by the District's water and sewer system, whether such user be a charitable or eleemosynary institution, a political subdivision or agency of any governmental unit or municipal corporation, and all charges and fees for water and sewer service shall be made in accordance with the requirements of this Order.

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SECTION 20: RETURNED CHECKS.

A charge as set forth in Appendix "A" attached hereto shall be made on all returned checks.

SECTION 21: SUPERSEDING ORDER.

This Order supersedes all prior orders, resolutions and other actions of the Board concerning fees and charges for water and sewer services, and shall be effective when duly executed.

SECTION 22: COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT

The Board officially finds, determines, and declares that this Order was adopted at a duly called regular meeting of the Board and that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting was posted at a place readily accessible and convenient to the public within the District and on a bulletin board located at a place convenient to the public in the Bastrop County Courthouse for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open "Meetings Law and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Order and the subject matter hereof has been discussed, considered, and acted upon. The Board further ratifies, approves, and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.

SECTION 23: PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF THIS ORDER.

The Secretary of the Board shall cause notice of this Order to be published in compliance with Section 51.129, Texas Water Code.

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APPENDIX "A"
FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES
as amended November 17, 2005

SECTION 4: TAP FEES

House taps: $1900.00

¾ METER (RESIDENTIAL) TAP FEE: $1625.00

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTION FEE: $75.00

WATER DEPOSIT (paid by owner only) FEE: $ 200.00

PRIOR STAND-BY CHARGES DUE

Total for builder $1700.00 + stand-by fees due 
Total for owner $1900.00 + stand-by fees due

Commercial Taps:

1" Commercial Tap TAP FEE: $2550.00

1½" Commercial Tap TAP FEE: $3050.00

2" Commercial Tap TAP FEE: $3550.00

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTION FEE: $ 75.00

Total for 1" Commercial Tap $2625.00 + standby fees due
Total for 1½" Commercial Tap $3125.00 + standby fees due
Total for 2" Commercial Tap $3625.00 + standby fees due

WATER DEPOSIT (paid by owner only) FEE: $200.00

UNIT 6-9-10

¾ METER (RESIDENTIAL) TAP FEE: $1020.00

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTION FEE: $ 75.00

WATER DEPOSIT (paid by owner only) FEE: $ 200.00

FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION PLUS $2650.00
COST OF LYING PIPE (DEPENDING ON JOB)

LINE EXTENSION LABOR $56.00 hr.
PLUS COST OF PIPE

PRIOR STAND-BY CHARGES DUE

Total for builder $1095.00 + stand-by fees due
Total for owner $1295.00 + stand-by fees due

SECTION 9: SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

permit fee: no charge

inspection fee: no charge

SECTION 10: DEPOSITS

Non-interest bearing deposits for utility service accounts are as follows:

[a] house connections: $200.00

[b] temporary water use deposit: During construction a builder may use water from a flushing valve only after paying a $50 installation fee and a $750 deposit to the District's operator for installation of a temporary meter and fire hydrant wrench. The deposit will be returned after the builder completes all construction and satisfies all out-standing billings. The deposit described herein may be applied by the District to the cost of water usage at the District's commercial rates (see Section 11, herein) by a builder or a builder's agent and the cost of repair of any damage to the hydrant, temporary meter and/or wrench caused by a builder or a builder's agent.

SECTION 11: CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL RATES

$4.25 per 1,000 gallons

SECTION 12: WATER AND SEWER RATES 

WATER RATES
Residential:
0 Gallons $23.00 (minimum rate per unit)
0-3000 gallons $2.75 per 1000
3001-10,000 gallons $3.40 per 1000 
10,001-20,000 gallons $3.75 per 1000
20,001 and over $4.25 per 1000

Commercial:
Commercial water rates will be based on meter equivalents. The following table lists the meter equivalents for each meter size.

METER SIZE METER EQUIVALENTS
5/8" x 3/4" 1.0 
3/4" 1.5 
1" 2.5
1-1/2" 5.0 
2" 8.0
3" DISP 9.0
3" CMPD 16.0 
3" TURB 17.5 
4" CMPD 25.0 
4" TURB 30.0 
6" CMPD 50.0 
6" TURB 62.5 
8" CMPD 80.0

For example, a 1-1/2" meter with 25,000 gallons of usage would have the following charge:

1-1/2" meter = 5.0 meter equivalent

5 X $23.00 = $115.00

5 (0-3,000 gallons) or (0-15,000 gallons)
10,000 X $2.75 per 1,000 = $ 27.50 

5 (3,002-10,000 gallons) or (15,001- 50,000 gallons)
15,000 X $3.40 per 1,000 = $ 51.00 
$193.50
As shown, the meter equivalents are used to increase each tier of the rates by the appropriate factor.

SEWER RATES

Living Unit: $42.00 per month (flat rate)

Sewer Taps: $7,500.00

TEMPORARY WATER ACCOUNTS

Charge of $50.00 per water turn on request and charge of $50.00 per water turn off request plus applicable charges for water used.

GROUND WATER RATES

Surcharge of $0.11 per thousand gallons of water pumpage to recover cost of Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District charges to Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District # 2.

WATER WELL RATES

Charge of $1.00 per customer per month to fund new water well.

IDLE METERS

Charge of $7.00 per idle meter per month. This is a reserve fee for the usage of the capacity of the well.

SECTION 20: RETURNED CHECK FEE

The fee for handling returned checks shall be $30.00.

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APPENDIX "B"
PLUMBING CODE
As adopted and consolidated March 03, 2001

SECTION I: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1.01. PLATTING REQUIREMENT
SECTION 1.02. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 1.03. DIAMETER OF SERVICE LINES
SECTION 1.04. SOLVENT

SECTION II: SEWER CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 2.01. BUILDING SERVICE LINES
SECTION 2.02. GRADE (WASTE LINES)
SECTION 2.03. ROAD CROSSING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 2.04. REQUIREMENTS FOR MANHOLE INSTALLATION
SECTION 2.05. CONNECTION OF BUILDING STUB-OUTS TO SERVICE LINES
SECTION 2.06. FITTINGS AND CLEAN OUTS
SECTION 2.07. UNDER SLAB PLUMBING
SECTION 2.08. COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING AUTHORITY
SECTION 2.09. APPROVING AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 2.10. APPROVING AUTHORITY REVIEW AND APPROVAL
SECTION 2.11. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAPS
SECTION 2.12. REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING SEWERS
SECTION 2.13. SAMPLING AND TESTING
SECTION 2.14. PROHIBITED DISCHARGES
SECTION 2.15. CHEMICAL DISCHARGES
SECTION 2.16. HAZARDOUS METALS AND TOXIC MATERIALS
SECTION 2.17. PARTICULATE SIZE
SECTION 2.18. STORM WATER AND OTHER UNPOLLUTED DRAINAGE
SECTION 2.19. TEMPERATURE
SECTION 2.20. RADIOACTIVE WASTES
SECTION 2.21. IMPAIRMENT OF FACILITIES

SECTION III: WATER CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 3.01. WATER TAP MATERIALS
SECTION 3.02. PLUMBING MATERIALS PROHIBITIONS
SECTION 3.03. INSTALLATION
SECTION 3.04. CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTION CERTIFICATIONS
SECTION 3.05. PROHIBITED CONNECTIONS
SECTION 3.06. BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES
SECTION 3.07. CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENTS

Attachment One - Certificate of Compliance with Prohibition on Use of Specified Materials

Attachment Two - Service Inspection Certification

Attachment Three - Backflow Prevention Assembly Test and Maintenance Report

Attachment Four - Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District #2 Service Agreement

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APPENDIX “B"
PLUMBING CODE

The following provisions shall govern the design, installation and inspection of all connections and taps made to the District's water and sewer system. Only those materials listed below, BUILDING SERVICE LINES are approved for use in the District. The Bastrop City, Building Code, as amended, shall govern on method of installation, pipe sizing, fixture count and all general requirements, insofar as it applies to water supply and sewage collection systems, and to the extent that it is not contradictory to this Order. NOTE: THE DISTRICT'S CODE IS STRICTER THAN THE CITY OF BASTROP CODE ON CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH BELOW AND THE DISTRICT'S CODE SHALL BE ENFORCED REGARDING THOSE ITEMS.

SECTION I: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1.01. PLATTING REQUIREMENT.

No connection shall be made to the District's Water Supply System or Sanitary Sewer Collection System unless the tract, parcel, or lot of land to be served by such connection:

1. was first connected to the District's Water Supply System or Sanitary Sewer Collection System prior to September 1, 1987, or

2. is part of an area covered by a development plat duly approved and recorded pursuant to Sections 212.0115 and 212.012 of the Local Government Code, as amended, or

3. is not required to be platted and written certification to that effect, in accordance with Section 212.0115(e) has been presented to the District's Operator.

SECTION 1.02. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

Prior to any connection to the District's Water Supply System or Sanitary Sewer Collection System, the plans and specifications for the sanitary Sewer Service Line and the Water Service Line must be submitted to the District's Engineer for review and approval.

SECTION 1.03. DIAMETER OF SERVICE LINES.

1. Residential service lines shall be sized according to City of Bastrop Building Code and in no case shall be smaller than 3/4 inch for water or 4 inches sanitary sewer.

2. Commercial service lines shall be sized according to City of Bastrop Building Code and in no case shall be than 1 inch for water and 4 inches for sanitary sewer.

SECTION 1.04. SOLVENT.

Solvent for ABS shall be ASTM Designation D-2235. Solvent for PVC shall be ASTM Designation D-2564. Industrial Polychemical Solvent 793 shall be used for joining PVC to ABS.

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SECTION II: SEWER CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 2.01. BUILDING SERVICE LINES.

A. Waste pipe material shall be of the following material only:

1. Schedule 40 ABS Plastic CS 270 NSD-DWV, ASTM Designation D-2661.

2. Schedule 40 PVC Plastic CS-272 NSF-DWV, ASTM Designation 0-2665.

3. For temperatures in excess of one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit, Schedule 40 CPVC Plastic, ASTM Designation D-3034 MUST BE USED.

4. Ductile Iron Hub Type Soil pipe Extra Heavy Service weight, ASTM A-74, with Rubber Ring and Gasket or Lead and Oakum joint. "No-Hub" pipe is not permitted below grade.

5. SIX INCH ONLY shall be 0.265" wall thickness or greater made of ABS-SDR 23.5 - ASTM schedule 40 PVC or equivalent.

6. Ductile iron pipe (push on joint) conforming to ANSI A21. 51.

SECTION 2.02 GRADE (WASTE LINES).

A. Minimum grade for four inch sewer pipe shall be one percent (one foot drop/hundred feet), with a maximum grade of two percent (two feet drop/hundred feet).

B. Minimum grade for six inch sewer pipe shall be 0.5 percent (six inch drop/hundred feet), with a maximum grade of 12 percent (12 feet drop/hundred feet).

SECTION 2.03. ROAD CROSSING REQUIREMENTS.

A. Road crossings shall be made in accordance to County or City of Bastrop standards. All governmental permits must be obtained prior to start of construction.

B. Road bores without casing must be constructed of ductile iron pipe [see (I)A.4.] or plastic pipe equal strength of ductile iron pipe (C900, Blue Brute). 

C. Road bores with casing must have casing constructed of steel pipe of a minimum of 0.25" sidewall thickness and spacers/seals.

D. Manhole/sampling well may be required on commercial installations per District Engineer review.

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SECTION 2.04. REQUIREMENTS FOR MANHOLE INSTALLATION.

A. Type of manhole:

Precast concrete manhole with City of Bastrop specified ring and lid set to grade in utility easement.

Poured in place manhole with City of Bastrop specified ring and lid set to grade in utility easement.

Fiberglass reinforced manhole with City of Bastrop specified ring and lid set to grade in utility easement (not in public right of way). 

B. Location shall be in public utility easement 

C. Drop manhole: If there is more than two feet difference between the invert of the manhole and the incoming wastewater line, then a drop line shall be installed into the manhole according to TNRCC, Chapter 317 specifications. 

D. Installation: The District Operator shall be responsible for the installation of the manhole and/or stub out service line.

E. Commercial taps: All commercial taps to the wastewater line shall be made into a manhole; if one does not exist then one should be installed for that purpose.

SECTION 2.05. CONNECTION OF BUILDING STUB-OUTS TO SERVICE LINES.

A. Building tie-on connections: Building tie-on connections shall be made directly to the stub at the foundation on all waste outlets. Septic tanks and all grease traps must be bypassed. Septic tanks and grease traps should be pumped out, sides broken down, then filled with dirt or sand. (This applies to existing residences being connected.)

B. Type of waste connections: Watertight adaptor shall be used at house connections. All other connections shall be solvent weld.

C. Drain rim: No drain rim shall be installed less than one foot above the top of the nearest manhole.

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SECTION 2.06. FITTINGS AND CLEANOUTS.

A. Bends or turns: No bends or turns at any point shall be greater than 45 degrees.

B. Installation requirements: Each horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided with a cleanout at its upper terminal; and each such run of piping which is more than 75 feet in length shall be provided with a cleanout for each 75 feet or fraction thereof, in the length of such piping.

C. Installation: Each cleanout shall be installed so that it opens in a direction opposite to the flow of the waste and, except in the case of to "wye" branch and end-of-line cleanouts, cleanouts shall be installed vertically above the flow line of the pipe.

D. Air tight plug: Cleanout should be made with air tight mechanical plug.

SECTION 2.07. UNDER SLAB PLUMBING.

Under slab pipe and fittings shall be Cast Iron, Schedule 40 ABS or Schedule 40 PVC.

SECTION 2.08. COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING AUTHORITY.

A. Exceptions: Unless exception is granted by the Approving Authority, the public sanitary sewer system shall be used by all persons discharging wastewater.

B. Waste discharge: Unless authorized by the Texas Water Commission, no person may deposit or discharge any waste included in subsection "A" of this section on public or private property or into or adjacent to any:

1. natural outlet;

2. watercourse;

3. storm sewer;

4. other area within the jurisdiction of the District. 

C. Suitable treatment: The Approving Authority shall verify prior to discharge that wastes authorized to be discharged will receive suitable treatment within the provisions of laws, regulations, ordinances, rules and orders of federal, state and local governments. 

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SECTION 2.09. APPROVING AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS. 

A. Discharges: If discharges or proposed discharges to public sewers may

1. deleteriously affect wastewater facilities, processes, equipment, or receiving waters;

2. create a hazard to life or health; or

3. create a public nuisance; the Approving Authority shall require pretreatment to an acceptable condition for discharge to the public sewers; control over the quantities and rates of discharge and payment to cover the cost of handling and treating the wastes.

B. Determination: The Approving Authority is entitled to determine whether a discharge or proposed discharge is included under subsection “A” of this section.

C. Waste rejection: The Approving Authority shall reject wastes when it determines that a discharge or proposed discharge does not meet the requirements of subsection “A” of this section.

SECTION 2.10. APPROVING AUTHORITY REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

A. Pretreatment or control: If pretreatment or control is required, the Approving Authority shall review and approve design and installation of equipment and processes. A fee will be charged to cover the cost of said review.

B. Equipment and processes: The design and installation of equipment and processes must conform to all applicable statues, codes, ordinances and other laws.

C. Responsibility for pretreatment: Any person responsible for discharges requiring pretreatment, flow equalizing, or other facilities shall provide and maintain the facilities in effective operating condition at his own expense.

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SECTION 2.11. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAPS.

A. Discharges requiring a trap include

1. grease or waste containing grease in amounts that will impede or stop the flow in the public sewers;

2. oil;

3. sand;

4. flammable wastes; and,

5. other harmful ingredients.

B. Responsibility: Any person responsible for discharges requiring a trap shall at his own expense and as required the Approving Authority

1. provide equipment and facilities of a type capacity approved by the Approving Authority;

2. locate the trap in a manner that provides ready and easy accessibility for cleaning and inspection;

3. maintain the trap in effective operating condition acceptable to the Approving Authority to protect overall Wastewater Treatment Plant operation; and,

4. provide the District with a copy of an ongoing contract with a licensed hauler for regular, routine pumping and disposal of the required trap prior to receiving service from the District and a copy of the canceled checks evidencing payment for such regular pumping and disposal shall be provided to the operator of the District's facilities on a regular basis. 

SECTION 2.12. REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING SEWERS

A. Responsibility: Any person responsible for discharges through a building sewer carrying industrial wastes shall, at his own expense and as required by the Approving Authority,

1. install an accessible control manhole;

2. install meters and other appurtenances to facilitate observation sampling and measurement of the waste;

3. install safety equipment and facilities (ventilation, steps...) where needed; and,

4. maintain the equipment and facilities.

B. Industrial waste: No industrial waste will be discharge into the District's system.

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SECTION 2.13. SAMPLING AND TESTING.

A. Sampling method: Sampling shall be conducted according to customarily accepted methods, reflecting the effect of constituents upon the sewage works and determining the existence of hazards to health, life, limb, and property.

(NOTE: The particular analysis involved will determine whether a twenty-four (24) hour composite sample from all outfalls of a premise is appropriate or whether a grab sample or samples should be taken. Normally, but not always, BOD and suspended solids analyses are obtained from 24-hour composites of all outfalls. Where applicable, 16-hour, 8-hour or some other period may be required. Periodic grab samples are used to determine pH and oil and grease.)

B. Examination and analyses of the characteristics of waters and wastes required by the ordinance shall be:

1. conducted in accordance with the latest edition of “Standard Methods;” and,

2. determined from suitable samples taken at the control manhole provided or other control point authorized by the Approving Authority.

C. BOD and suspended solids shall be determined from composite sampling, except to detect unauthorized discharges.

D. Wastewater of greater than normal strength: The Approving Authority shall determine which users or classes of users may contribute wastewater which is of greater strength than normal domestic wastewater. All users or classes of users so identified shall be sampled for flow BOD, TSS and pH at least annually.

E. Flow determination: District may select an independent firm or laboratory to determine flow, BOD, and suspended solids, if necessary. Flow may alternately be determined by water meter measurements if no other flow device is available and no other source of raw water is used.

SECTION 2.14. PROHIBITED DISCHARGES.

A. Discharges: No person may discharge to public sewers waste which by itself or by interaction with other wastes may

1. injure or interfere with wastewater treatment processes or facilities;

2. constitute a hazard to humans or animals; or,

3. create a hazard in receiving waters of the wastewater treatment plant effluent.

B. Requirements: All discharges requirements of this ordinance.

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SECTION 2.15. CHEMICAL DISCHARGES.

A. Sewers: No discharge to public sewers may contain

1. cyanide greater than .01 mg/l;

2. fluoride other than that contained in the public water supply;

3. chlorides in concentrations greater than 250 mg/l;

4. gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive liquid, solid or gas; or

5. substances causing an excessive Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.)

B. Waters: No waste or wastewater discharged to public waters may contain:

1. strong acid, iron pickling wastes, or concentrated plating solutions whether neutralized or not;

2. fats, wax, grease, or oils, whether emulsified or not in excess of one hundred (100) mg/l or containing substances which may solidify or become viscous at temperature between thirty-two (32) and one hundred fifty (150) degrees Fahrenheit (0 and 65 degrees Centigrade);

3. objectionable or toxic substances, exerting an excessive chlorine requirement, to such degree that any such material received in the composite wastewater treatment works exceeds the limits established by the Approving Authority for such materials; or,

4. obnoxious, toxic or poisonous solids, liquids, or gases in quantities sufficient to violate the provisions of Section (12)A.

C. Substance content: No waste, wastewater, or other substance may be discharged into public sewers which has a pH lower than 6.0 or higher than 9.0 or any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, equipment, and/or personnel at the wastewater facilities.

D. Concentration limits: All waste, wastewater, or other substance containing phenols, hydrogen sulfide, or other taste-and-odor producing substances, shall conform to concentration limits established by the Approving Authority. After treatment of the composite wastewater, concentration limits may not exceed the requirements established by state, federal, or other agencies with jurisdiction over discharges to receiving waters.

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SECTION 2.16. HAZARDOUS METALS AND TOXIC MATERIALS.

A. Concentrations: No discharges may contain concentrations of hazardous metals other than amounts specified in subsection "B" of this section.

B. Allowable concentrations: The allowable concentrations of hazardous metals, in terms of milligrams per liter (mg/1), for discharge to inland waters, and determined on the basis of individual sampling in accordance with "Standard Methods" are:

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The allowable concentrations of each of the hazardous metals, stated in terms of milligrams per liter (mg/1).

(Note: These concentration parameters and rules governing same are promulgated under authority of Sections 5.131 and 5.132, Texas Water Code HAZARDOUS METALS and in accordance with Texas Department of Water Resources Rule 156.19 or the most recent rules).

C. Other: No other hazardous metals or toxic materials may be discharged into public sewers without a permit from the Approving Authority specifying conditions of pretreatment, concentrations, volumes, and other applicable provisions.

D. Prohibited hazardous materials include but are not limited to:

1. Antimony,
2. Beryllium,
3. Bismuth,
4. Cobalt,
5. Molybdenum,
6. Uranylion,
7. Rhenium,
8. Strontium,
9. Tellerium,
10. Herbicides,
11. Fungicides, and
12. Pesticides.

SECTION 2.17. PARTICULATE SIZE.

A. Particle size: No Person may discharge garbage or other solids into public sewers unless it is shredded to a degree that all particles can be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers. Particles greater than one-half (1/2) inch in any dimensions are prohibited.

B. Garbage grinders: The Approving Authority is entitled to review and approve the installation and operation of any garbage grinder equipped with a motor of three-fourths (3/4) horsepower (0.76 hp metric) or greater.

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SECTION 2.18. STORM WATER AND OTHER UNPOLLUTED DRAINAGE.

A. Sewers: No person may discharge to public sanitary sewers

1. unpolluted storm water, surface water, groundwater, swimming pools, roof runoff or subsurface drainage;

2. unpolluted cooling water;

3. unpolluted industrial process waters; or,

4. other unpolluted drainage; or make new connections from inflow sources.

B. The Approving Authority may designate storm sewers and other watercourses into which unpolluted drainage described in subsection "A" of this section may be discharged.

SECTION 2.19. TEMPERATURE.

No person may discharge liquid or vapor having a temperature higher than one hundred fifty (150) degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Centigrade), or any substance which causes the temperature of the total wastewater treatment plant influent to increase at a rate of ten (10) degrees Fahrenheit or more per hour, or a combined total increase of plant influent to one hundred ten (110) degrees Fahrenheit.

SECTION 2.20. RADIOACTIVE WASTES.

A. Radioactive wastes/isotopes: No person may discharge radioactive wastes or isotopes into public sewers without the permission of the Approving Authority.

B. Regulations: The Approving Authority may establish, in compliance with applicable state and federal regulation, regulations for discharge of radioactive wastes into public sewers.

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SECTION 2.21. IMPAIRMENT OF FACILITIES.

A. Discharge: No person may discharge into public sewers any substance capable of causing--

1. obstruction to the flow in sewers; or

2. interference with the operation of treatment processes of facilities; or,

3. excessive loading of treatment facilities.

B. Prohibited discharges: Discharge prohibited by Section (19)A include, but are not limited to, materials which exert or cause concentrations of

1. inert suspended solids greater than 250 mg/l including but not limited to:

Fuller's earth;
lime slurries; and
lime residues;

2. dissolved solids greater than 750 mg/l including but not limited to:

sodium chloride; and
sodium sulfate;

3. excessive discoloration including but not limited to

dye wastes; and
vegetable tanning solutions; or,

4. BOD, COD, or chlorine demand in excess of normal plant capacity.

C. Discharges to public sewers: No person may discharge into public sewers any substance that may

1. deposit grease or oil in the sewer lines in such a manner as to clog the sewers;

2. overload skimming and grease handling equipment;

3. pass to the receiving waters without being effectively treated by normal wastewater treatment processes due to the nonamenability of the substance to bacterial action; or

4. deleteriously affect the treatment process due to excessive quantities.

D. Permitted discharges: Person may discharge any substance into public sewers which

1. is not amenable to treatment or reduction by the processes and facilities employed; or,
2. is amenable to treatment only to such a degree that the treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving waters.

E. Regulation: The Approving Authority shall regulate the flow and concentration of slugs when they may

1. impair the treatment process;

2. cause damage to collection facilities;

3. incur treatment costs exceeding those for normal wastewater; or,

4. render the effluent unfit for stream disposal or industrial use.

F. Solids or viscous substances: No person may discharge into public sewers solid or viscous substances which may violate subsection "A" of this section if present in sufficient quantity or size including but not limited to--

1. ashes;
2. cinders;
3. sand;
4. mud;
5. straw;
6. shavings;
7. metal;
8. glass;
9. rags
10. feathers;
11. tar;
12. plastics;
13. wood;
14. unground garbage;
15. whole blood;
16. paunch manure;
17. hair and fleshings;
18. entrails;
19. paper products, either whole or ground by garbage grinders;
20. slops;
21. chemical residues;
22. paint residues; or
23. bulk solids.

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SECTION III: WATER CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 3.01. WATER TAP MATERIALS.

Only the following types of pipe and fitting materials shall approved for the installation of Water Taps, including resident Water Taps and commercial Water Taps:

1. Any meter approved by the City of Bastrop;

2. Brass curb stops, corp stops, and related fittings manufactured by Ford, Hays or Muller;

3. Polyethylene or copper, type K water service pipe, ¾” to 2”;

4. Cast iron or vinyl (PVC) (C-900) water service pipe larger than 2";

5. Water main pipe of the type originally installed;

6. Plastic meter box up to 2" meter;

7. Concrete meter box, where traffic use is specified; and

8. Concrete meter vault per City of Bastrop specifications for 3" and larger meter.

SECTION 3.02. PLUMBING MATERIALS PROHIBITIONS.

A. Prohibited Materials. The use of the following materials are prohibited for the installation and repair of the District's Water Supply System; and for the installation and repair of any private plumbing facilities:

1. any pipe or pipe fitting which contains more than 8.0% lead; and

2. any solder or flux which contains more than 0.2% lead.

This prohibition may be waived for lead joints that are necessary for repairs to cast iron pipe.

B. Certificate of Compliance. Except for temporary service for construction purposes, no new connections to the District's Water Supply System shall be made unless a state licensed plumber first submits in writing to the District a Certificate of Compliance, as set forth in Exhibit "1" attached hereto, specifying that the new connection complies with the plumbing materials prohibition contained in Section 3.02 (A) hereof. The Certificate of Compliance shall be signed by the licensed plumber and submitted to the District after the plumbing is installed. Permanent service will not commence until the Certificate of Compliance is provided. Temporary service will be terminated if the Certificate of Compliance is not provided in a timely fashion.

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SECTION 3.03. INSTALLATION.

A. Prior to the installation of a Water Tap, a customer must make proper application with the District; must pay to the District all Tap Fees, inspection fees and deposits, as described in the District’s Rate Order, and must obtain approval of the District’s Engineer of the design of the Water Service Lines and Sanitary Sewer Service Lines.

B. All Water Taps to the District's Water Supply System shall be installed only by the District's Operator.

C. The District's operator shall install Water Taps and set meters at a location on adjoining property lines, whenever possible, with the meter box being located in the easement adjacent to the property line and with two meters per box, where necessary.

D. The District's Operator shall be responsible for all repairs to Water Taps.

E. After installation of the Water Tap, connection of the Water Service Line shall be made at the expense of the customer. (Note: This line shall be tested for leaks since all water recorded through the meter will be charged to the customer.)

F. After connection to the District's Water Supply System, the Water Service Line should be thoroughly flushed as to prevent foreign matter from entering the household system.

SECTION 3.04. CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTION CERTIFICATIONS.

A. A Customer Service Inspection Certification, as described in Exhibit "2" attached hereto, shall be completed prior to providing continuous water service to any new construction, on any existing service where the District has reason to believe that cross-connections or other unacceptable plumbing practices exist, and after any material improvement, correction, or addition to private plumbing facilities. Prior to the District initiating service, a customer shall provide a Customer Service Inspection Certification to the District. At the request of the customer, the District's Operator may perform and complete the Customer Service Inspection Certification, the cost of which shall be paid by the customer. Copies of properly completed Customer Service Inspection Certifications shall be kept on file by the District and made available, upon request, for Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ("TNRCC") review. Inspection Certifications shall be retained for a minimum of ten (10) years. Failure to provide a Customer Service Inspection Certification in accordance with this Section 3.04 shall constitute a violation of these Rules and Regulations and such violation shall be subject to the enforcement provisions set forth in Article IX hereof.

B. Individuals with the following credentials shall be recognized as capable of conducting a Customer Service Inspection Certification:

1. Plumbing Inspectors and Water Supply Protection Specialists licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; and

2. Certified Waterworks Operators and members of other water related professional groups who have completed a training course, passed an examination administered by the TNRCC or its designated agent, and hold an endorsement granted by the TNRCC or its designated agent.

3. Private plumbing facilities in violation of Article III hereof, shall constitute an unacceptable plumbing practice and violation of these Rules and Regulations. If an unacceptable plumbing practice is discovered, the customer shall promptly eliminate the unacceptable plumbing practice to prevent possible contamination of the District's Water Supply System. The existence of a serious threat to the integrity of the District's Water Supply System shall be considered sufficient grounds for immediate termination of water service. Service can be restored only when the source of potential contamination no longer exists, or until sufficient additional safeguards have been taken.

C. The Customer Service Inspection Certification shall certify that:

1. No direct connection between the District's Water Supply System and a potential source of contamination exists. Potential sources of contamination are isolated from the District's Water Supply System by an air-gap or an appropriate backflow prevention assembly in accordance with state plumbing regulations. Additionally, all pressure relief valves and thermal expansion devices are in compliance with state plumbing regulations.

2. No cross-connection between the District's Water Supply System and a private water source exists. Where an actual air gap is not maintained between the District's Water Supply System and a private water supply, an approved reduced pressure-zone backflow prevention assembly is properly installed and a service agreement exists for annual inspection and testing by a recognized backflow prevention assembly tester.

3. No connection exists which would allow the return of water used for condensing, cooling or industrial processes back to the District's Water Supply System.

4. No pipe or pipe fitting which contains more than 8.0% lead exists in private plumbing facilities installed on or after July 1, 1988.

5. No solder or flux which contains more than 0.2% lead exists in private plumbing facilities installed on or after July 1, 1988.

6. No plumbing fixture is installed which is not in compliance with a state-approved plumbing code.

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SECTION 3.05. PROHIBITED CONNECTIONS.

A. No water connection from the District's Water Supply System shall be made to any establishment where an actual or potential contamination or system hazard exists without an air gap separation between the drinking water supply and the source of potential contamination. Where a containment air gap is impractical, individual "internal" air gaps or mechanical backflow prevention devices shall be required at the meter in the form of a backflow prevention device (in accordance with AWWA Standards C510 and C511, and AWWA Manual M14) on those establishments handling substances deleterious or hazardous to the public health.

B. No water connection from the District's Water Supply System shall be made to any condensing, cooling, or industrial process or any other system of nonpotable usage over which the District does not have sanitary control, unless the said connection is made in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (A) of this section. Water from such systems cannot be returned to the District's Water Supply System.

C. Overhead bulk water dispensing stations must be provided with an air gap between the filling outlet hose and the receiving tank to protect against back siphonage and cross-contamination.

SECTION 3.06. BACK FLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES.

A. Backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed on any connection which poses a High Health Hazard and any other connection which the District or the District's Operator reasonably believe poses a threat to the District's Water Supply System. Water service provided for lawn sprinklers, swimming pool supply, reflection pool supply, or other such applications must incorporate a backflow prevention assembly approved by the District's Operator for the particular designated use. No permanent water service will be provided or continued to any connection in the District which requires a backflow prevention assembly, unless the customer provides the District with a Backflow Prevention Assembly Test and Maintenance Report (the "Test Report"), as described in Exhibit "3" attached hereto. At the request of the customer, the District's Operator may install the backflow prevention assembly and complete the Test Report at the customer's cost.

B. Effective January. 1, 1996, all backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested upon installation by a Recognized Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester and certified to be operating within specifications. The Test Report, as described in Exhibit "3" attached hereto, shall be retained for a minimum of three (3) years. The District shall provide these records to the TNRCC for inspection upon request. Backflow prevention assemblies which are installed to provide protection against High Health Hazards must also be tested and certified to be operating within specifications at least annually by a Recognized Backflow Prevention Device Tester.

C. Recognized Backflow Prevention Device Testers shall have completed a TNRCC approved course on cross-connection control and backflow prevention and pass an examination administered by the TNRCC or its designated agent. The accredited tester classification shall be broken down into two categories:

1. The "General Tester" is qualified to test and repair backflow prevention assemblies on any domestic, commercial, industrial or irrigation service.

2. The "Fireline Tester" is qualified to test and repair backflow prevention assemblies on firelines only. The State Fire Marshall's office requires that a person performing maintenance on firelines must be employed by an Approved Fireline Contractor.

D. Individuals that can show proof of completion of a course and passage of an exam based on the ABPA or ASSE National exam, prior to the effective date of these regulations, may be recognized as accredited for the term of their current certification (not to exceed three (3) years).

E. Gauges used in the testing of backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested for accuracy annually in accordance with the University of Southern California's Foundation of Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research and/or the American Water Works Association Manual of Cross-Connection Control (Manual M-14). Test gauge serial numbers must be included on the Test Report and Recognized Backflow Prevention Device Testers shall have gauges tested for accuracy.

F. A Test Report must be completed by the Recognized Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester for each assembly tested. The signed and dated original must be submitted to the District for record keeping purposes.

G. Repairs to backflow prevention assemblies shall be performed by authorized individuals as recognized by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, the TNRCC, Texas Irrigators Advisory Council, or the Texas Commission on Fire Protection-State Fire Marshall's Office, depending upon application and use.

H. The use of a backflow prevention device at the service connection shall be considered as additional backflow protection and shall not negate the use of backflow protection on internal hazards as outlined and enforced by local plumbing codes.

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SECTION 3.07. CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREEMENTS.

A. The District is responsible for protecting its Water Supply System from contamination or pollution which can result from improper plumbing practices. To this end, the District has adopted plumbing restrictions to provide protection to the District's Water Supply System. To notify customers of plumbing restrictions which are in place, each customer shall be required to sign a Customer Service Agreement, as described in Exhibit "4" attached hereto, before the District will begin service. In addition, when service to an existing connection has been suspended or terminated, the District will not re-establish service unless it has a signed copy of a Customer Service Agreement.

The District will maintain a copy of the Customer Service Agreement as long as the customer and\or premises is connected to the District.

B. The customer shall allow his\her property to be inspected for possible cross-connections and other unacceptable plumbing practices. These inspections shall be conducted by the District or its designated agent prior to initiating new water service; when there is reason to believe that cross-connections or other unacceptable plumbing practices exist; or after any major changes to the private plumbing facilities. Inspections shall be conducted during the District's normal business hours.

C. The District shall notify the customer in writing of any cross-connection or other unacceptable plumbing practices which have been identified during the initial inspection or the periodic reinspection.

D. The customer shall immediately correct any undesirable plumbing practice on his/her premises.

E. The customer shall, at his expense, properly install, test, and maintain any backflow prevention device required by the District. Copies of all testing and Maintenance records shall be provided to the District.

F. If a customer fails to comply with the terms of the Customer Service Agreement, the District shall, at its option, terminate service or properly install, test and maintain an appropriate backflow prevention assembly at the service connection. Any expenses associated with the enforcement of the Customer Service Agreement shall be billed to the customer.

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