§ 1-252 — Backflow prevention assembly requirement

Sec. 1-252. - Backflow prevention assembly requirement.

(a) Elimination and protection of cross connections. Cross connections, occurring within the city water system shall be eliminated or protected with the appropriate backflow preventer. Establishing an air gap between potable and nonpotable water sources eliminates cross connections. Installing an appropriate backflow preventer device protects cross connections. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the cross connection to eliminate the cross connection or protect the cross connection with the appropriate backflow preventer. (b) Connections to sewer. Direct connections, permanent or temporary, between the city water system and a sanitary or storm sewer are prohibited. (c) Home wells. Connection to any source of water, including home wells, is prohibited unless the appropriate backflow preventer is installed. (d) Approved backflow prevention assemblies. Only backflow prevention assemblies approved by the Mississippi State Department of Health shall be installed. (e) Installation requirements. Reduced pressure principle assemblies, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breakers shall be installed in a manner and location that provides adequate access for testing and repair of the assembly. Reduced pressure principle assemblies and double check valve assemblies shall not be subject to possible flooding. Reduced pressure principle assemblies and double check valve assemblies shall not be installed in a pit or enclosure below ground level.

(Ord. No. 88, § 2, 11-2-99)