Reso 0729-08/1985 RESOLUTION NO. 729
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PROVIDING
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RECLAIMED WATER
SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the SAN MARCOS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT have found and determined that it is in the best
interest of the District that rules and regulations be promulgat-
ed for service of reclaimed water in order to assure that re-
claimed water service shall be accomplished in as safe, environ-
mentally sound, economically feasible and practical manner possi-
ble; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has found and determined
that it is the intent of the Board of Directors that such re-
claimed water shall be used in a manner that is in compliance
with any and all applicable federal, state, and local statutes,
ordinances, regulations and other requirements to prevent direct
human consumption of the reclaimed water and to control and limit
runoff of reclaimed water by controlling the installation and
operation of systems for distribution of reclaimed water; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has reviewed the proposed
Rules and Regulations For Service of Reclaimed Water by the
SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN MARCOS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT DOES FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Board of Directors of the SAN MARCOS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT does find, determine and resolve that the proposed
Rules and Regulations For Reclaimed Water Service will promote
the use of reclaimed water in a safe, environmentally sound,
economically feasible and practical manner and will accomplish
the purpose and intent of the Board of Directors that the Rules
and Regulations prevent direct human consumption of the reclaimed
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water and control and limit runoff of the reclaimed water by con-
trolling the installation and operation of systems for
distribution of reclaimed water.
Section 2: The Board of Directors of the SAN MARCOS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT does approve and adopt the Rules and Regulations
For Reclaimed Water Service set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as the Rules and
Regulations For Reclaimed Water Service of the SAN MARCOS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of
Directors of the SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT this 5th day of
August, 1985, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors Rutherford, Mason, Newport, Mahr
NOES: Directors None
ABSENT: Directors None
ABSTAIN: Directors Ferguson
Board of Directors
SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
ATTEST:
WILLIAM W. RUCKER, Secretary
Board of Directors
SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
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JULY, 1985
RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR
RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO: 729 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 5, 1985
APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TABLE
of
CONTENTS
Section 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1
Section 2 GENERAL 2.1
Section 3 DEFINITIONS 3.1
Section 4 AREA SERVED 4.1
Section 5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5.1
5.1 Service Conditions 5.1
5.2 Application Submittal 5.1
5.3 Permits 5.2
5.4 Size, Location and 5.3
Installation of Service Lines
5.5 Limitations on Service Conditions 5.3
5.6 Relocation of Reclaimed Water 5.4
Service Line
5.7 Illegal Connections 5.4
5.8 Meter Testing 5.4
5.9 Cross-Connection Prevention 5.4
5.10 Authorized Uses for Reclaimed 5.5
Water
5.11 Schednling Reclaimed Water 5.6
5.12 Emergency Connections to 5.6
Reclaimed Water System
Section 6 FACILITIES DESIGN AND 6.1
AND CONSTRUCTION
6.1 General 6.1
6.2 Offsite Reclaimed Water 6.1
Facilities
6.3 Customer Facilities 6.1
6.4 Submittals 6.2
6.5 Record (As-Built) Drawings
Section 7 FACILITIES OPERATION 7.1
7.1 Offsite Reclaimed Water 7.1
Facilities
7.2 Customer Facilities 7.1
7.3 Posting Approved Use Areas 7.3
Section 8 MONITORING AND INSPECTION 8.1
Section 9 RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE 9.1
LINE CHARGES
9.1 Reclaimed Water Service 9.1
Line Charges
Section 10 SECURITY DEPOSIT 10.1
Section 11 RECLAIMED WATER RATES 11.1
11.1 Establishment of Rates 11.1
11.2 Change of Rates 11.1
11.3 Billing 11.1
11,4 Metering 11.1
11.5 Time and Manner of Payment 11.1
Section 12 SEVERABILITY 12.1
Section 13 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES 13.1
13.1 General 13.1
13.2 Interim Reclaim Water 13.1
Service Discontinuance
13.3 Permanent Revocation 13.1
13.4 Re-Establishment of Reclaiming 13.2
Water Service
APPENDIX A
Application Form For Reclaimed Water Service
Certification Form For Reclaimed Water Service
APPENDIX B
Application and Permit Procedure Summary
PREFACE
The use of water reclaimed from domestic sewage is regulated by the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Public policy favors
reclamation as mandated by the California Constitution Article X, §2, and the
California Water Code §§461-464, §13510 et seq. Permission for this use is
based in part, on the capability of the wastewater treatment and reclamation
plant to meet the requirements of Title 22, Chapter 3 of the California
Administrative Code. The Title 22 regulations were promulgated by the State
Department of Health Service for the purpose of ensuring positive health
protection and to specify the degree of treatment required depending on the
intended use of the reclaimed water. The RWQCB in association with the
Department of Health establishes discharge requirements to ensure the
preservation of beneficial uses of receiving water and the protection of
public health.
In accordance with waste discharge requirements for water reclamation
projects, the RWQCB requires that Rules and Regulations for facilities using
reclaimed water be established.
_ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The format and much of the content of these Rules and Regulations were derived
tom the Rules and Regulations For Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Service
of the Irvine Ranch Water District, Orange County, California; Rules and
Regulations For Reclaimed Water Service of the Vista Irrigation District and
Buena Sanitation District, Vista, California; and Rules and Regulations For
Reclaimed Water Service within the City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California.
Recommendations included in the Guidelines For Distribution of Non-Potable
Water developed by the American Water Works Association, California-Nevada
Section, have been incorporated into this document.
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
The Meadowlark Water Reclamation Facility (MWRF) is owned and operated by the
San Marcos County Water District (SMCWD) and provides wastewater treatment and
reclamation for a chrrent, 1983 deslgn capacity of up to 2.0 M.G.D. with an
ultimate capacity of 5.0 M.G.D. In accordance with the report of waste
discharge prepared for this project, effluent disposal from the Meadowlark
Water Reclamation Facility will be accomplished by the reuse of water to
irrigate landscaping, crops and open space on lands to be specifically
described to the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Reclaimed water in
excess of this amount will be disposed of in the ocean via the Enclna Ocean
Outfall until additional on-land reclamation users are identified and
developed.
The Meadowlark Water Reclamation Facility and reclamation program is based on
delivery of water which meets the highest level of treatment prescribed by
State and local regulations.
The use of reclaimed water derived from domestic sewage is regulated by the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Permission for this
use is based in part on the Meadowlark Water Reclamation Facility's ability to
meet the requirements of the California Administrative Code Title 22, Chapter
3. The Title 22 regulations were promulgated by the State Department of
Health Services for the purpose of ensuring positive health protection and to
specify the degree of treatment required depending on the intended use of the
reclaimed water. The treated water will be oxidized, coagulated, filtered,
and disinfected. The RWQCB, in association with the Department of Health,
establishes discharge requirements to ensure the preservation of beneficial
uses of receiving water and the protection of public health. Discharge
requirements for the MWRF were established with the adoptlon of Order No.
79-23 by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego
Region. Pursuant to these requirements, rules and regulations pertaining to
the design and operation of facilities using reclaimed water may be reviewed
at the District's office.
The District has constructed a seasonal, storage-balancing water reclamation
reservoir with a capacity of 54 millon gallons. This reservoir is intended
for use when irrigation disposal cannot be used due to inclement weather or
other conditions. In the event the storage reservoir reaches capacity, excess
water can be disposed through the District's failsafe effluent ocean disposal
pipeline.
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SECTION 2
GENERAL
SECTION 2
GENERAL
The San Marcos County Water District is the purveyor of reclaimed water
generated within District boundaries and treated at the Meadowlark Water
Reclamation Facility.
Reclaimed water service by the District (subject to the availability of
facilities, capacity of facilities, funds or financing for the construction
thereof, or all of the foregoing) is available on the following terms and
conditions, including all terms, conditions and charges herein established and
provided for.
It is the general intent of the District to provide reclaimed water for
distribution within the design areas for which valid waste discharge
requirements are in effect. Prior to providing service, applications must be
made to the District, and the District, in conjunction with the State Health
Department and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, will
establish discharge requirements for the areas requesting reclaimed water. It
is the expressed intent of the District that such reclaimed water be
distributed and used in the manner that, in compliance with these rules and
regulations, and applicable state and local requirements, will achieve the
following:
1) Prevent direct human consumption of the reclaimed water;
2) Control and limit runoff of reclaimed water by controlling the
installation and operation of systems using reclaimed water.
The District will review each application for reclaimed water service, and
each application must be approved on a case-by-case basis. The District will
determine if reclaimed water can be made available to the applicant. In all
cases, delivery of reclaimed water by the District will be contingent upon
complete satisfaction of the requirements of applicable regulatory agencies.
All favorable applications for reclaimed water service shall be concurrently
forwarded by the District to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the
Health Department for their review and approval.
Prior to construction of customer facilities that will use reclaimed water,
the design of such facilities must be approved by the District. Approval for
construction shall be contingent upon evidence that all applicable design
requirements, including those contained within these rules and regulations,
are satisfied.
Before the District approves service start-up of any customer facility using
reclaimed water, the installed system shall be tested and approved by the
City, County or District as the case may be, and approved for service start-up
certified by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
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SECTION 3
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 3
DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth unless otherwise specified shall have the
following meanings:
(1) AGENCY SUPERVISOR shall mean a qualified person designated by the
District who shall be responsible for operations and maintenance of the
reclaimed water distribution system, enforcing these rules and
regulations, prevention of cross connections, and surveillance of all
non-potable water users.
(2) AIR-GAP SEPARATION shall mean a physical break between a supply pipe
and a receiving vessel. The air gap shall be at least double the
diameter of the supply pipe, measured vertically above the top rim of
the vessel, and in no case less than one inch.
(3) APPLICANT (DEVELOPER) shall mean any person, firm, corporation,
association, or agency who desires reclaimed water service. The
successful applicant becomes a user.
(4) APPLICANT'S (DEVELOPER'S) ENGINEER shall mean his engineer registered
or licensed in California, who is qualified to act as agent or
applicant.
(5) APPLICATION RATE shall mean the rate at which irrigation water,
expressed in inches per hour, is applied to a design area.
(6) APPROVED CHECK VALVE shall mean a check valve that seats readily and
completely. It must be carefully machined to have free moving parts
and assured watertightness. The face of the closure element and valve
seat must be bronze, composition, or other noncorrodible material that
will seat tightly under all prevailing conditions of field use. Pins
and bushings shall be of bronze or other noncorrodible, non-sticking
material, machined for easy, dependable operation. The closure element
(e.g., clapper) shall be internally weighted or otherwise internally
equipped to promote rapid and positive closure in all sizes where this
feature is obtainable.*
(7) APPROVED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY shall mean assembly of at least
two independently acting approved check valves including tightly
- closing shut-off valves on each side of the check valve assembly and
suitable leak-detector drains plus connections available for testing
and watertightness of each check valve.*
* Devices used within the District shall be from the Southern California
Backflow Laboratory's listing of approved devices.
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(8) APPROVED REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE shall
mean a device incorporating two or more check valves and an
automatically operating differential relief valve located between the
two checks, two shut-off valves, and equipped with necessary
appurtenances for testing. The device shall operate to maintain the
pressure in the zone between the two check valves, less than the
pressure on the District's water supply side of the device. At
cessation of normal flow, the pressure between the check valves shall
be less than the supply pressure. In case of leakage of either check
valve, the differential relief valve shall operate to maintain this
reduced pressure by discharging to the atmosphere. When the inlet
pressure is two pounds per square inch or less, the relief valve shall
be open to the atmosphere thereby providing an air gap in the device.
To be approved, these devices must be readily accessible for
maintenance and testing and installed in a location where no part of
the valve will be submerged.*
(9) APPROVED USE shall mean the employment and application of reclaimed
water in a manner and for a purpose designated in a User Permit issued
by the District and in compliance with any and all applicable
regulatory agency requirements.
(10) APPROVED USE AREA shall mean the site, with well-defined boundaries,
designated in a User Permit issued by the District to receive reclaimed
water for an approved use and acknowledged by any and all applicable
regulatory agencies.
(11) AUTOMATIC SYSTEM shall mean, in reference to landscape irrigation
systems, automatic controllers, valves, and associated equipment
required for the programming of effective water application rates when
using reclaimed water.
(12) AS-BUILT DRAWINGS shall mean record drawings that correctly show the
completed facilities as constructed or modified.
(13) BOARD shall mean the Board of Directors of the San Marcos County Water
District.
(14) COMMODITY CHARGE shall mean a charge imposed by the District for all
reclaimed water used whether such water used is actually metered or
only estimated.
(15) CONNECTION FEE shall mean a charge imposed by the District for
obtaining reclaimed water service from the District by means of its
reclaimed water facilities. The charge in no event shall be less than
or on conditions other than as specified by the District or as required
by any and all applicable Federal, State, or local statutes,
regulations, ordinances, contracts, or other requirements. Connection
fees are set forth in the District Rate Schedule, which document is on
file at the office of the District.
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(16) CROSS-CONNECTION shall mean any unprotected connection between any part
of a water system used or intended to supply water for drinking
,~rposes and any source or system containing water or substances that
~ not or cannot be approved as safe, wholesome, and potable for human
consumption.
,{1) CUSTOMER shall mean any person, firm, corporation, association, or
agency who uses service from the District by means of its reclaimed
' water distribution facilities.
(18) DESIGN AREA shall mean the specific land area designated to be
irrigated through on-site facilities when used in reference to
landscape sprinkler irrigation systems.
(19) DISTRICT shall mean the San Marcos County Water District (SMCWD).
(20) DISTRICT ENGINEER shall mean, whenever not qualified, the person
designated by the District and acting in the capacity of the District.
(21) HEALTH DEPARTMENT shall mean the State of California, Department of
Health Service.
(22) INFILTRATION RATE shall mean the rate at which the soil will accept
water, expressed in inches per hour, during the irrigation period.
(23) INSPECTOR shall mean any person authorized by the District to perform
inspection of either on-site or off-site facilities or areas prior to
construction, during construction, after construction and during
operation.
(24) LANDSCAPE SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM shall mean all equipment and
materials required for applying irrigation water to the design area
from the service connection including all piping, valves, sprinkler
heads, and appurtenances.
(25) OFF-SITE FACILITIES shall mean all reclaimed water facilities
including, but not limited to, reclaimed water pipelines, pumping
stations, connections, and other appurtenances and property up to the
point of connection with the customer's facilities.
(26) ON-SITE FACILITIES shall mean those facilities owned and operated by
someone other than the District that receives reclaimed water from
off-site facilities for use in a manner approved by the District, e.g.,
a landscape irrigation system. At a service connection, those
facilities including all elements downstream of the service connection
which shall normally be the downstream end of the meter tailpiece.
(27) PERMIT shall mean processed and approved application to an agreement
with the District for service.
(28) PLANS shall mean the official plans, working drawings, detailed
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drawings, profiles, typical cross-sections, and supplemental drawings,
or exact reproductions thereof, approved by the engineer, which shows
locations, character, dimensions, and details of the work.
(29) POTABLE WATER shall mean that water which is pure and wholesome, does
not endanger the lives or health of human beings, and conforms to the
latest edition of the United States Public Health Service Drinking
Water Standards, the California Safe Drinking Water Act, or any other
applicable standards.
(30) PONDING shall mean the retention of reclaimed water on the surface of
the ground or other natural or man-made surface for a period of time
following the cessation of an approved reclaimed water use activity
such that a hazard or potential hazard to the public health results.
(31) PROPERTY OWNER or OWNER shall mean the holder of legal title, contract
purchaser, or lessee under a lease with an unexpired term of more than
one (1) year jointly with the holder'of title.
(32) RATE SCHEDULE shall mean the schedule of all rates, charges, fees and
assessments to be made in connection with the use of reclaimed water
served by the District, as approved or amended by the Board.
(33) RECLAMATION PLANT shall mean, as used herein, District treatment
facilities that receive and treat wastewater for a direct beneficial
use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur.
(34) RECLAIMED WATER shall mean as defined in Title 22, Chapter 3, of the
California Administrative Code, hereinafter referred to as the "Code",
"water which, as a result of treatment of domestic wastewater, is
suitable for direct beneficial use or a controlled use that otherwise
would not occur"; such treatment of domestic wastewater having been
accomplished in accordance with the criteria, including the level of
constituents in combination with the means for assurance of
reliability, as set forth in the Code.
(35) RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM shall mean individually or
collectively any reclaimed water facility or facilities financed,
constructed, and dedicated to the District by an applicant, owner, or
customer or are the result of local initiative and financing in tracts
and subdivisions, as well as commercial or industrial developments.
The District shall determine what facilities are part of a distribution
system from time to time as necessary.
(36) RECLAIMED WATER FACILITIES shall mean facilities used in conveyance,
distribution, and irrigation with reclaimed water. The term Reclaimed
Water Facilities may be used synonymously with the term irrigation
water facilities in the context of references to the District's
irrigation water system plan. Reclaimed water facilities are intended
to provide reclaimed water for landscape irrigation.
(37) RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE CONNECTION shall mean the point of connection
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of the customer's reclaimed water line with the reclaimed water service
line of the District which shall normally be the downstream end of the
reclaimed water meter tailpiece.
(38) RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE shall mean the District's facility between
its reclaimed water distribution system and the reclaimed water service
connection.
(39) RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGE shall mean a charge imposed by the
District as a charge for installation by the District of reclaimed
water meters and service lines.
(40) RECLAIMED WATER TRANSMISSION MAINS shall mean reclaimed water lines and
appurtenances purchased or constructed by the District wlth bond
proceeds and/or capacity charges or those constructed by an applicant,
owner, or customer subject in whole or in part to reimbursement. The
District shall determine what facilities are reclaimed water
transmission mains from time to time as necessary based on the
currently adopted master plan and the terms and provisions of any
reimbursement agreements. the District's determination in regard to
these matters shall be final and conclusive.
(41) RECORD (AS-BUILT) DRAWINGS shall mean drawings that correctly show the
completed reclaimed water facilities as constructed or modified.
(42) SECURITY DEPOSIT shall mean moneys required to be deposited wlth the
SMCWD for the purpose of guaranteeing payment of monthly or btmonthly
utility bills rendered for reclaimed water servlce.
(43) SERVICE CHARGE shall mean a monthly or bimonthly charge established by
the District from time to time for reclaimed water service. This
charge does not include the commodity charge for the consumption of
reclaimed water.
(44) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS shall mean the District's "Standard
Specifications for the Construction of Water, Sewer and Reclaimed Water
Facilities", which document is on file at the office of the District.
(45) SURCHARGE shall mean a charge imposed by the District for the provision
of a special service not normally provided by the District, such as
situations involving unusual quantity requirements.
(46) UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE shall mean any release of reclaimed water that
violates the rules and regulations of the District or any and all
applicable Federal, State, or local statutes, regulations, ordinances,
contracts, or other requirements.
(47) WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENT shall mean Order No. 79-23, as amended by
the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board.
(48) WATER shall mean, in the general usage of these rules and regulations,
potable water.
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(49) WATER SUPERVISOR shall mean a qualified person designated by the
customer and approved by the District, who shall be responsible to the
Agency Supervisor for the installation and operation of the on-site
facilities, and the prevention of cross connections.
SECTION 4
AREA SERVED
SECTION 4
AREA SERVED
The Rules and Regulations set forth herein pertain to reclaimed water service
to lands for which valid waste discharge requirements are in effect. These
Rules and Regulations establish design and operational criteria for facilities
using reclaimed water. These include full recognition of Title 17 Chapter 5
of the California Administrative Code dealing with protection of public water
supplies by ensuring no cross connection, and full recognition of the Health
Department Guidelines for Use of Reclaimed Water for Irrigation and
Impoundments.
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SECTION 5
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 5
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 SERVICE CONDITIONS
Reclaimed water service shall be provided by the District only if a permit for
such service is obtained in the manner provided hereinafter.
The delivery of reclaimed water shall be expressly contingent on the
availability of reclaimed water from water reclamation facilities operated by
the District. The District does not guarantee the uninterrupted delivery of
reclaimed water, and the District shall not be liable for any interruption of
service.
Reclaimed water service shall be available and provided only in accordance
with these Rules and Regulations, as well as applicable Federal, State, and
local Statutes, ordinances, regulations, and contracts and other requirements
including the California Water Code, the California Administrative Code,
regulations in~sed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board -
San Diego Region, and State and local health department, as well as the terms
of any service agreement and permit issued by the District. Any such permit
may be revoked by the District and thereupon all such reclaimed water service
shall cease in the manner provided in Section 13 of these Rules and
Regulations.
5.2 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
5.2.1 An application for reclaimed water service must be made in
writing to the District by the owner or authorized representative of the land
on which the reclaimed water is to he used. Approval for service shall be
indicated by the District issuing a user permit to the applicant. the user
permit shall come into force only after all construction for the subject
project has been completed, tested and approved by the District and approval
for service start-up has been given by the San Diego Regional Water Quality
Control Board.
The application form shall be furnished by the District and shall request
information concerning the applicant's cc~npany, the applicant's relationship
to the subject property as legal owner, or authorized representative, a legal
description of the property to be served, the purpose for which the property
is to be used, the total area to be served per this application, the est~nated
maximum service requirements, and any special conditions for service pursuant
to these rules and Regulations. A saniDle of the application form is included
in Appendix A to these Rules and Regulations. A sunnary of the application
and permit procedures is included in Appendix B to the Rules and Regulations.
The application form shall be accompanied by four (4) copies of a scaled
drawing of suitable size delineating the proposed service area, identifying
the location and size of reclaimed water and potable water service
connections, and delineating any areas in which reclaimed water service is to
be specifically excluded.
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5.2.2 The applicant for a reclaimed water service permit under these
Rules and Regulations must state thereupon that he agrees to comply with the
requirements of these Rules and Regulations and any and all applicable
Federal, State, and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, and other
requirements.
5.2.3 Upon receipt of an application, the District shall review the
application and make such investigation relating thereto as it deems
necessary. The District shall determine if the property to be served is an
area suitable for reclaimed water use, and if reclaimed water can be made
available to the applicant. The District may prescribe specific requirements
in writing to the applicant as to the facilities necessary to be constructed,
and design of facilities, the manner of construction, the method of operation,
and the conditions of service. Upon successful completion of its review, the
District shall subnit the application form and the required exhibit to the
RWQCB and the Health Department for their approval and the establishment of
valid waste discharge requirements.
5.2.4 The review of the application shall be completed and
notification of approval or denial shall be given to the applicant within
ninety (90) days of the subnission of the application.
5.3 PERMITS
A user permit shall be issued only upon approval by the District, the RWQCB
and the Health Department. In its administration, a user permit hereby
incorporates these Rules and Regulations, and any additional requirements
prescribed by the District to protect the public health.
The user permit shall come into force only after construction has been
completed, tested and final acceptance granted by the District, and approval
for service start-up certified by the RWQCB. A santole of the certification
form is also included in Appendix A to these Rules and Regulations.
Permits for reclaimed water service and any connection for service made as
provided in the permit issued under these Rules and Regulations pursuant to
receipt of an application for such service shall be subject to the following
conditions:
5.3.1 The applicant shall adhere to requirements prescribed by these
Rules and Regulations and to any additional requirements prescribed by the
District to insure compliance with these rules and Regulations as to obtaining
reclaimed water service.
5.3.2 The applicant shall pay the reclaimed water service line
charge, and other specified charges payable prior to the issuance of a permit.
5.3.3 By reason of circumstances beyond the control of the District,
or in order to protect the facilities of the District, or for the protection
of public health, safety, and welfare of the residents or property owners of
the District, service may be temninated under the conditions set forth below:
(a) Reclaimed water services may be terminated on a teatoorary or
permanent basis in the manner provided for in Section 13 herein.
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(b) The District may terminate reclaimed water service on a
temporary basis at any time reclaimed water at the terminal point of the
District's reclamation plant does not meet the requirements of regulatory
agencies, including those prescribed by the State of California,
Administrative Code, Title 22, Chapter 3. Reclaimed water service would, in
such case, be renewed at such time that reclaimed water at the terminal point
of the reclamation plant would again meet the requirements of regulatory
agencies or at such time that the District would supplement the reclaimed
water system from the potable water system.
5.3.4 The District shall not be liable for any damages, including but
not limited to damages to customer facilicies, caused in whole or in part by
the pressure at which reclaimed water is delivered, the condition of the
reclaimed water itself, or any substance that may be mixed with or in the
reclaimed water so long as said reclaimed water meets or exceeds the standards
set forth by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. All
customers shall be required to accept such conditions of pressure and service
as are provided by the reclaimed water distribution system at the location of
the proposed service connection and to hold the District harmless from any and
all damages caused in whole or in part by low pressure conditions or
interruptions in service.
5.4 SIZE, LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF SERVICE LINE
The District reserves the right to determine the size of reclaimed water
service lines, the service connections, and the meters and shall also have the
right to determine the kind and size of backflow protection devices and any
and all other appurtenances to the service. the reclaimed water service lines
shall be installed in accordance with the standard drawings and specifications
for all reclaimed water systems. The reclaimed water service lines shall be
extended to a curb line or property line of the customer's property, abutting
upon a public steeet, highway, alley, easement, lane, or road (other than a
freeway) in which is installed reclaimed water mains.
5.5 LLMITATIONS OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
No permit shall be issued except on the following conditions:
5.5.1 The Oistrict reserves the right to limit the area of land under
one ownership to be supplied by one reclaimed water service connection and
reclaimed water meter.
5.5.2 A reclaimed water service connection and reclaimed water meter
shall serve only the property described in the approved application.
5.5.3 When property provided with a reclaimed water service
connection and reclaimed water meter is subdivided, such connection and meter
shall be established from time to time by the Board of Directors as serving
the lot or parcel of land on which the meter is located. Additional reclaimed
water mains and/or reclaimed water service lines will be required for all
subdivided areas in accordance with these Rules and Regulations.
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5.5.4 All reclaimed water used on any promises where a meter is
installed must pass through the meter. Customers shall be held responsible
charged for all reclaimed water passing through their meters.
5.5.5 Every reclaimed water service line installed by the District
shall be equipped with a curb stop or wheel valve on the inlet side of the
meter, such valve or curb stop being intended exclusively for the use of the
District in controlling the reclaimed water supply through the reclaimed water
service line. If the curb stop or wheel valve is damaged by the customer's
use to an extent requiring replacement, such replacoment shell be at the
customer ' s expanse.
5.6 RELOCATION OF RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE
Should a reclaimed water service line installed pursuant to the request of the
owner be of the wrong size or installed at a wrong location, the cost of all
changes required shall be paid by the owner. All reclaimed water services
provided prior to final street intDrovements shall be considered temporary and
the costs for all repairs or changes required to be performed by the District
shall be paid by the owner.
5.7 ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS
No person shall make connection to reclaimed water distribution systom in the
District without a permit.
5.8 METER TESTING
If reclaimed water meter fails to register during any period or is known to
register inaccurately, the cust~ner shall be charged with an average daily
consm~otion during the same season shown by the reading of the meter when in
dse and registering accurately. Any custaner may deanand that the meter
through which reclaimed water is being furnished be examined and tested by the
District for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not it is correctly
registering the amount of reclaimed water being delivered through it. Such
demand shall be in writing to the District and shall be accompanied by a
deposit equal to the charge for testing such meter as established from time to
time by an approved meter testing laboratory.
Upon receipt of such demand and deposit, the District will have the meter
examined and tested and, if upon such test the meter shall be found not to
register within the limits established by the American Water Works
Association, (AWWA) for water meters, the meter shall be properly adjusted or
another meter substituted therefor, the deposit shall be returned, and the
- reclaimed water bill for the current period will be adjusted proportionately.
If the meter is found to register within the AWWA limits, the deposit shall be
retained by the District as the expense of making the test.
District shall not be required to test any meter more than once in any three
(3) calendar month period.
5.9 CROSS-CONNECTION PREVENTION
5.9.1 the purpose of these provisions is to protect the District's
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potable water supply against actual or potential cross-connections by
isolating within the premises contamination or pollution that may occur
because of some undiscovered or unauthorized cross-connection on the premises,
and to prevent cross-connections from occuring in the future, in accordance
with Title 17, Chapter 5, of the California Administrative Code. The District
is the distributor of reclaimed water and will designate an "Agency
Supervisor" to be responsible for avoidance or potential cross-connections.
District shall have the absolute right to enter the property of the applicant
at any time without notice to applicant to disconnect or to halt ironedlately
any cross connection or other contact between potable water and reclaimed
water supply facilities.
These provisions shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the controls and
requirements of other regulatory agencies, such as local governnental agencies
and local State Health Departments.
5.9.2 Backflow protection for the District's potable water supply
shall be provided as required by the District.
5.9.3 The protective device required shall be in accordance with the
requirements specified in the Standard Specifications.
5.9.4 It shall be the duty of the "Agency Supervisor" to have
competent inspections made on backflow prevention devices at least once a
year, or more often in those instances where successive inspections indicate
repeated failure. All inspection and testing shall be performed by the
District in accordance with local health department regulations. These
devices shall be repaired, overhauled, or replaced at the expense of the
reclaimed water user whenever they are found to be defective. Records of all
such tests, repairs, and overhauls shall be maintained by the "Agency
Supervisor" and made available to the local health department.
5.9.5 Where reclaimned water use areas contain potable and reclaimed
water piping, all reclaimed water and potable water pipelines shall be
painted, banded, or marked at sufficient intervals, in accordance with the
standard drawings and specifications for all reclaimed water systems, to
distinguish clearly which water is reclaimed.
5.9.6 The customer shall keep the Agency Supervisor informed of the
identity of the Water Supervisor who is responsible for the water and
reclaimed water piping on all reclaimed water use areas. The District shall
approve the installation and use of pipelines and equipment and shall be
responsible for the prevention of cross-connections.
In the event of contanination or pollution of the potable water system due to
a cross-connection on the onsite premises, the Water Supervisor shall promptly
advise the Agency Supervisor. The local health officer shall be promptly
advised by the Agency Supervisor so that appropriate measures may be taken to
overcome the contamination or pollution.
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5.10 AUTHORIZED USES FOR RECLAIMED WATER
In accordance with the provisions of Section 2, the uses of reclaimed water
include only uses approved by the State Health Department and for which Title
22 of the Administrative Code provides treatment requirements. Each use must
be considered for approval by the District on a case-by-case basis, and the
District may, in its discretion, set forth specific requirements as conditions
to providing such services and/or require specific prior approval from the
appropriate regulatory agencies.
5.11 SCHEDULING RECLAIMED WATER
The District reserves the right to schedule the use of reclaimed water if, in
the opinion of the District, scheduling is necessary for purposes including,
but not limited to, the maintenance of an acceptable working pressure in the
reclaimed water system and providing for reasonable safeguards in relation to
public health.
5.12 EMERGENCY CONNECTIONS TO RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM
If, in the opinion of the District, as distributor of reclaimed water, an
emergency exists whereby all or a portion of the reclaimed water system,
reclaimed water is not available, the District may approve a temporary
connection to the potable water system. Such temporary connection shall be
made in accordance with Sections 6 and 7 of these Rules and Regulations.
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SECTION 6
FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 6
FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
6.1 GENERAL
The design of offsite facilities, and the preparation of plans and
construction specifications shall be under the responsibility of an Engineer
registered with the State of California. The design of customer facilities
that will use reclaimed water, and the preparation of plans and construction
specifications, shall be under the responsibility of a landscape architect or
engineer registered with the State of California. All offsite and customer
reclaimed water systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
the intent of these Rules and Regulations, and in accordance with the
requirements, conditions and standards set forth in a separate supplement
hereto, as adopted and revised by the District, entitled "Standard
Specifications for the Construction of Water, Sewer and Reclaimed Water
Facilities" which document is on file at the office of the District and by
this reference is incorporated herein.
The reclaimed water system including both offsite and customer facilities,
shall be separate and independent of any potable water system.
6.2 OFFSITE RECLAIMED WATER FACILITIES
Reclaimed water systems, to the extent determined by the District, required to
serve property within the District shall be provided by the property owner at
their expense.
Flans and specifications for all reclaimed water systems shall be submitted to
and approved by the District in advance of construction, as specified in
Section 6.4 of these Rules and Regulations.
The District will assume responsibility for providing reclaimed water service
to the point of connection of such development upon transfer to the District
of title to all offsite reclaimed water systems and any necessary easement
therefor. All easements shall be In a form acceptable to the District and not
subject to oustanding obligations to relocate such facilities or any deeds of
trust, except in instances where such is determined by the District Board of
Directors to be in the best interests of the District.
Before the District grants final acceptance of any system using reclaimed
water, record drawings shall be provided as specified in Section 6.5, and the
installed system shall be tested in accordance with the Standard
Specifications to ensure that the system is in accordance with the intent of
these Rules and Regulations.
6.3 CUSTOMER FACILITIES
Any customer reclaimed water system shall be provided by the applicant, owner,
or customer at his expense.
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Customer reclaimed water facilities, in addition to conforming to the
District's "Standard Drawings and Specifications for all Reclaimed Water
Systems," shall conform to local Health Department governing codes, rules and
regulations. When the District's "Standard Drawings and Specifications for
all Reclaimed Water Systems" require a higher quality material, equipment,
design or construction method than that required by the above local Health
Department codes, rules and regulations, the District's specifications shall
take precedence.
Plans and specifications for customer reclaimed water systems shall be
prepared by the applicant's engineer or landscape architect and submitted to
and approved by the District in advance of construction, as specified in
Section 6.5 of these Rules and Regulations.
6.3.1 The customer landscape sprinkler irrigation system shall be
designed to meet the peak moisture demand of all plant materials served by the
system.
6.3.2 The customer landscape sprinkler irrigation system shall be
designed to apply reclaimed water in a manner compatible with the infiltration
rates of the soil within the approved use area. Where varying soil types are
present to the extent that they cannot be adequately addressed by separate
parts of the system, the design of the system shall be compatible with the
lowest infiltration rate present.
6.3.3 The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent discharge
onto areas that are not approved for use. Part-circle sprinklers shall be
used adjacent to roadways and boundary lines to confine the discharge from the
irrigation system to the design area.
The system design shall avoid spray patterns that include obstructions that
tend to concentrate nondomestic water to produce ponding and/or runoff, such
as spraying against bridge abutments and outlet structures.
6.3.4 The system design shall include automatic system control
devices that can be programmed to prevent the ponding and/or runoff of
reclaimed water. These devices shall include automatic controllers, valves,
and associated equipment. The devices shall be designed so that, if the
current application program is producing any runoff, they can be readily
reprogrammed on site to prevent such occurences.
6.3.5 Before the District grants final approval of any customer system
using reclaimed water, record drawings shall be provided, as specified in
Section 6.5, and the installed system shall be tested, as required by the
District in accordance with the Standard Specifications to ensure that the
system is in accordance with the intent of these Rules and Regulations. _
6.4 SUBMITTALS
The following information shall be submitted and approved by the District
prior to commencing any construction.
6.2
Plans and Specifications - Three (3) copies of the plans and specifications,
signed by the design engineer or landscape architect, for the construction of
offs{~ and customer reclaimed water systems shall be submitted to the
for review and approval. Plans and specifications shall be submitted
.~. 15 working days prior to the date on which action by the District is
~t. as part of this submittal, a construction cost estimate for the
:~ facilities shall be provided. A fee for review and inspection shall
?aid prior to the District's approval of the platls. These fees shall be in
accordance with the current rate and fee schedules adopted by the District.
Meter Criteria - The following information shall be provided, on the plans,
for every customer reclaimed water system meter desired:
(a) Meter size (inches).
(b) Gross area served through the reclaimed water meter (square feet or
acres).
(c) Peak flow through the meter (gpm).
(d) Estimate of the yearly reclaimed water requirement through the meter
(acre feet).
(e) Design pressure at the meter (psi).
Irrigation Criteria - A legend showing the pertinent data for the materials
used in the landscape irrigation system shall be recorded on the plans. The
legend shall include a pipe schedule listing pipe sizes and materials of
construction, valve types, and the following information for each type of
sprinkler head:
(a) Manufecturer and model number.
(b) Sprinkler radius (feet).
(c) Operating pressure (psi).
(d) Flow (gpm)
(e) Sprinkler pattern
call-Outs - Exterior drinking fountains and other public facilities shall be
shown and called out on the plans. If no exterior drinking fountains or other
public facilities are present in the design area, then it shall be
specifically stated on the plans that none exist.
Standard Notes - Standard notes that are to be listed on all customer
reclaimed water facility plans are as follows:
(a) The design and installation of the customer landscape sprinkler
irrigation system shall conform to "Rules and Regulations for
Reclaimed Water Service within San Marcos County Water District."
(b) All offsite and customer reclaimed waste systems piping shall be
identified as reclaimed water in accordance with the District's
"Standard Drawings and Specifications for all Reclaimed Water
Systems".
(c) Where reclaimed water use areas contain potable and reclaimed water
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piping, the potable water piping shall also be identified in
accordance with the District's "Standard Drawings and Specifications
for all Reclaimed Water Systems."
(d) The District shall be notified 24 hours prior to the start up of any
construction at (619) 744-0460.
6.5 RECORD (AS-BUILT) DRAWINGS
Record drawings shall be submitted by the design engineer or landscape
architect and approved by the District before a request for regular service
start-up is made. The following shall apply:
Recording Changes - All changes in the work constituting departures from the
original design drawings, including changes in both pressure and nonpressure
lines, and in both potable and reclaimed water lines, shall be accurately
recorded on one set of drawings. Upon completion of each increment of work,
all such information and dimensions shall be transferred to the drawings. The
changes and dimensions shall be recorded in legible and workmanlike manner to
the satisfaction of the District. After the drawings are approved by the
District, all information shall be transferred to a set of reproducible
drawings. All changes to mylar drawings shall be made in red ink (no
ballpoint pen). Eradicating fluid shall be used when redoing drawings.
Dimensioning - All dimensions, when required by the District, shall be taken
from two permanent points of reference such as buildings, monuments,
sidewalks, curbs, or pavements. Locations shown on as-built drawings shall be
kept day-by-day as the project is being installed.
As-built Drawings - For the purpose of reference, as-built drawings shall be
maintained on site at all times.
Control Charts - The District may require that control charts be prepared by
the design engineer and landscape architect, and submitted with the record
drawings, before formal request for service start-up is made.
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SECTION 7
FACILITIES OPERATION
SECTION 7
FACILITIES OPERATION
7.1 OFFSITE FACILITIES _
Operation and surveillance of all of the District's offsite reclaimed water
systems including, but not limited to, reclaimed water pipelines, valves,
connections, supply interties, and other appurtenances and property up to and
including the District's meter, shall be under the management and control of
the District. No other persons except authorized representatives of the
DIstrict shall have any right to enter upon any portion of the foregoing. No
other persons except representatives of the District shall have any right to
operate, adjust, change, alter, move or relocate any portion of the offsite
reclaimed water system.
7.2 CUSTOMER FACILITIES
Operation and surveillance of all customer facilities shall be under the
management of the District via the Agency Supervisor. Pursuant to Section 8
of these Rules and Regulations, the District or authorized representatives of
the District shall monitor and inspect the entire reclaimed water distribution
facility, including customer facilities and offsite facilities, and for these
purposes shall have the right to enter upon the customer's premises during
reasonable hours; reasonable hours shall include hours when irrigation is
being performed. The District and the RWQCB shall be entitled to enter upon
the customer's premises during reasonable hours, from time to time, to verify
that the customer's irrigation practices are in conformance with these Rules
and regulations and all applicable permits.
Each onsite reclaimed water customer shall designate a qualified "Water
Supervisor" who shall be responsible to the Agency Supervisor. The "Water
Supervisor" shall have the following responsibilities in relation to operation
of customer facilities.
1. To make sure that all customer operations personnel are trained and
familiartzed with the use of reclaimed water.
2. To furnish customer operations personnel with maintenance
instructions, controller charts, and record drawings to ensure
proper operation in accordance with the customer facilities design
and these Rules and Regulations and all applicable permits.
3. To prepare and submit to the Agency Supervisor record drawings.
4. To notify the District of any and all proposed changes,
modifications, or additions to the customer facilities. Such
changes shall be approved by the District before any changes,
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modifications, or additions are made and shall be designed and
constructed according to the requirements, conditions and standards
set forth in the District's Reclaimed Water Standards, and set forth
in these Rules and Regulations, including, but not limited to,
Section 6.3 thereof. In accordance with the above referenced
requirements, conditions and standards, changes must be submitted to
the District for plan check and approval prior to construction. The
construction shall be inspected by the District and revised record
drawings shall be approved by the District. The District may, if it
deems such to be in the best interest of the District, waive or
modify any of the foregoing.
a. Cross connections, as defined by the California Administrative
Code,Title 17, resulting from the use of reclaimed water or
from the physical presence of a reclaimed water service,
whether by design, construction practice, or system operation,
are prohibited.
b. Any and all drinking fountains located within the reclaimed
water use areas designated by the permit shall be protected
from contact with reclaimed water, whether by windblown spray
or by direct application through landscape irrigation. Lack of
such protection, whether by design, construction practice, or
system operation, is prohibited.
c. Use or installation of hose bibs on any customer reclaimed
water system that presently operates or is designed to operate
with reclaimed water, regardless of the hose bib construction
or identification, is prohibited.
d. Use or installation of fire hydrants on any customer reclaimed
water system that presently operates or is designed to operate
with reclaimed water, regardless of the fire hydrant
construction or identification, is prohibited.
6. To operate and control the customer reclaimed water system in order
to prevent direct human consumption of reclaimed water and to
control and limit runoff. Operation and control measures to be
utilized in this regard shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
a. Customer reclaimed water facilities shall be operated to
prevent or ,ninimize discharge onto areas not under control of
the customer. Part circle sprinklers shall be used adjacent to
- sidewalks, roadways, and property lines to confine the
discharge from sprinklers to the design area.
b. The operation of the customer reclaimed water system shall be
during the periods of minimal use of the reclaimed water use
area.
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Consideration shall be given to allow a maximum dry-out time
before the reclaimed water use area will be used by the public.
c. Reclaimed water shall be applied at a rate that does not exceed
the infiltration rate of the soil. Where varying soil types
are present, the design and operation of the reclaimed water
facilities shall be compatible with the lowest infiltration
rate present.
The onsite operations personnel shall keep a daily log of the
volume of seepage and runoff. These records shall be submitted
to the District on a monthly basis. In the event of runoff or
seepage, the onsite customer shall take a sample of the runoff
or seepage, and notify the District. The District shall then
analyze the sample(s) in accordance with Order No. 79-23 of the
RWQCB.
d. When the application rate exceeds the infiltration rate of the
soil, automatic systems shall be utilized and programmed to
prevent or minimize the ponding and runoff of reclaimed water.
No sprinkler system shall be allowed to operate for a time
longer than the landscape's water requirements. If runoff
occurs before the landscape's water requirements are met, the
automatic controls shall be reprogrammed with additional
watering cycles to meet the requirements and avoid runoff.
This method of operation is intended to control and limit
runoff.
7. To comply with these Rules and Regulations, all requirements
prescribed by DIstrict and all applicable requirements of San Diego
RWQCB Order No. 79-23.
7.3 POSTING APPROVED USE AREAS
Posting the use of reclaimed water shall be required to inform the public that
reclaimed water is being used. Posting shall be required at any customer
field or maintenance office within the approved use area, except as may be
required by the Regulatory Agencies on a case-by-case basis. It shall be the
responsibility of the Water Supervisor to ensure the required postings are
installed, and so placed that they can be readily seen by all personnel
utilizing the facilities.
7.3
SECTION 8
MONITORING AND INSPECTION
SECTION 8
MONITORING AND INSPECTION
The District or authorized representatives of the District shall monitor and
inspect the entire reclaimed water system including both customer and offsite
facilities. The District shall conduct monitoring programs, as it deems
necessary, to ensure that customer's reclaimed water facilities are being
operated in accordance with these Rules and Regulations, including the
provision that cross-connections between potable water facilities and
reclaimed water system do not exist. In carrying out these functions the
District, or their authorized representatives, shall have the right to enter
upon any customer's premises during reasonable hours; reasonable hours shall
include hours when irrigation is being performed.
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SECTION 9
RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGES
SECTION 9
RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGES
9.1 RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE LINE CHARGES --
(a) The District shall make charges for the installation of all
reclaimed water service lines, reclaimed water meters, and
appurtenances thereto. Said charges, in addition to all other usual
and regular charges of the District, must be paid before work will
be performed. Any backflow prevention devices on potable water
services and flow or pressure control devices required due to
application for reclaimed water service shall be downstream of the
meter and provided by the applicant, owner, or customer at his
expense.
(b) Whenever an installation is required by an applicant that is not
covered by the schedule of charges established from time to time by
the District, such work will be done with charges based upon a
statement of costs made by the District. If reclaimed water service
line, for any valid reason, cannot be installed for the amount
stated in the appropriate schedule of charges established by the
District, owing to the peculiarity of the proposed service, the
District reserves the right to make said installation on the basis
of a statement of costs.
(c) Whenever reclaimed water service lines, meters, or other
appurtenances are requested to be removed by the applicant for any
reason whatsoever, the charges shall be made on the basis of a
statement of costs by the District.
9.1
SECTION 10
SECURITY DEPOSIT
SECTION 10
SECURITY DEPOSIT
The District may require a customer to post a security deposit, if deemed
necessary by reason of estimated future reclaimed water billings or if there
is an instance or instances of monthly delinquency. The amount shall not be
less than the estimated cost of reclaimed water service for the maximum
two-month period or such other amount as determined by the District. Deposits
may be returned after one (1) year at the request of the customer; providing
that all bills rendered during the preceding twelve (12) month period have
been paid within 20 days after mailing. Otherwise, the deposit will be
returned on termination of service and payment of the final utility bill.
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SECTION 11
RECLAIMED WATER RATES
SECTION 11
RECLAIMED WATER RATES
11.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES
Rates to be charged and collected and terms, provisions, and conditions to be
effective respecting such rates for reclaimed water service supplied by the
District to customers within the District shall be as fixed and established by
Ordinance of the Board of Directors.
11.2 CHANGE OF RATES
The District reserves the right to change its rates at any time.
11.3 BILLING
Reclaimed water bills will be rendered by the District with potable water
bills.
11.4 METERING
For the purpose of computing changes, each meter upon the customer's premises
will be considered separately, and readings of two or more meters will not be
combined as equivalent to measurement through one meter except as follows:
(a) In those instances in which, by reason of special operating
conditions, the District substitutes two or more meters of a
smaller size for a single larger meter on the same service
connection, in which event the size of service connection shall
be substituted for the size of the meter in the application of
the rate schedule.
11.5 TIME AND MANNER OF PAYMENT
(a) All bills and charges for reclaimed water service hereunder
shall be due and payable upon presentation and shall becc~ne
delinquent twenty (20) days thereafter. Such bills and charges
shall be deemed to have been presented upon having been
deposited in the United States mail, postage paid and addressed
to the applicant, owner, or customer reflected in the records
of the District.
(b) If payment is not made within twenty (20) days after
presentation, the reclaimed water service may be discontinued
after notice and reclaimed water service may not again be
supplied until all delinquent bills, plus a penalty which is
established from time to time by the District have been paid.
Payment shall be made in person or by mail at the office of the
District.
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(c) Discontinuance of service by reason of a delinquent bill shall
not automatically constitute revocation of permit. However,
such delinquency may be considered a sufficient reason for a
revocation of permit in accordance with the provisions of these
Rules and Regulations.
(d) A temporary service connection may be installed for use over a
period of time as approved by the District on a case-by-case
basis.
11.2
SECTION 12
SEVERABILITY
SECTION 12
SEVERABILITY
if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of these Rules and
Regulations is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining portions of these Rules and
Regulations. The Board declares that they would have passed said Rules and
Regulations by section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof.
12.1
SECTION 13
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
SECTION 13
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
13.1 GENERAL
Any person, firm, corporation, association, or agency found to be violating
any provision of these Rules and Regulations or the terms and conditions of
the customer's service agreement, permit, or any applicable Federal, State, or
local statute, regulation, ordinance, or other requirement shall be served by
the District with written notice, stating the nature of the violation and
providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof.
The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice,
permanently cease all violations. This provision is in addition to, and not
by way of, derogation of any other remedies or procedures available to the
District by law, regulation, or pursuant to any of the provisions of these
Rules and Regulations.
Failure to permanently cease all violations within the time stated shall
result in revocation of the permit by the District and termination of
reclaimed water service.
13.2 INTERIM RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE DISCONTINUATION
In cases where the serious nature of the violations described above requires
immediate action, the District may, in its sole discretion, immediately cease
reclaimed water service, subject to a timely decision on permanent revocation
of permit pursuant to a public hearing as provided herein.
13.3 PERMANENT REVOCATION
Permanent revocation of a permit shall occur only subsequent to a public
hearing held in the manner hereinafter provided. The applicant, owner, or
customer shall be given written notice one (1) t~ne, not less than ten (10)
consecutive calendar days prior to a hearing on the possible permanent
revocation of any permit by the Board of Directors of the District. The
notice shall specify the grounds of the proposed revocation of any such
permit. Notice may be delivered personally to the applicant, owner, or
customer or it may be given by depositing the notice in the United States mail
with postage pre-paid, addressed to the applicant, owner, or customer at the
address for the applicant, owner, or customer as reflected on the last
equalized assessment roll of the County of San Diego as defined in the Revenue
and Taxation Code of the State of California and at the address specified by
the applicant for notice ia the application for service. Any such action to
revoke the permit permanently shall be effective ten (10) consecutive calendar
days after notice of the Board's decision and shall be elKher personally
served on the applicant, owner, or customer, or placed in the United States
mail, postage pre-paid, addressed to the applicant, owner, or customer in the
manner specified herein.
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13.4 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
Any request to re-establish service subsequent to the revocation of a permit
and the termination of reclaimed water service shall be in the manner
described for initially obtaining service from the District, which may include
the collection of a security deposit. The District may, at its discretion,
deny re-establishment of service or require that an agreement of financial
security conditioned upon compliance with these Rules and Regulations be
provided. The foregoing provisions of these Rules and Regulations are a
requirement of any permit, and any application for service and permit
therefore shall be subject to such provisions.
13.2
APPENDIX A
APPLICATION FORM FOR RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
WITHIN THE SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
(Please type or print all information)
User Account # --
Descriptive Information (Completed by Owner or Authorized Representative
Owner of Property
Organization Name
Responsible Individual Title
Owner's Address
Owner's Telephone
Authorized Representative of Owner
Responsible Individual Title
Authorized Representative's Address
Authorized Representative's Telephone
Property Location (District)
Property Use
Property Description
Intended use for reclaimed water
Total area to be actually irrigated with reclaimed water per this application:
acres.
Expected date to commence reclaimed water service (Month/Year)
Design peak flow based on above acres x 18 gpm/acre gpm.
Additional Information
APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURE SUMMARY
Application Form for Reclaimed Water Service Within the San Marcos
County Water District, and four (4) copies of reclaimed water use area
drawings filed with District by property owner or authorized
representative.
2. District forwards copies of application and exhibits to RWQCB and
Health Department, if the District determines the property to be served
is an area for which reclaimed water use is appropriate.
3. The RWQCB, if they determine the use to be feasible, in conjunction
with the Health Department, will establish valid waste discharge
requirements and issue a Reclaimed Water User's Permit for the project.
4. Upon receipt of approval from the RWQCB and the Health Department, the
District issues a user permit to the applicant. The District may
prescribe additional requirements, not already contained in the Rules
and Regulations, in the user permit.
5. Three (3) copies of the Plans and Specifications prepared by a
landscape architect or engineer registered with the State of California
are submitted by the applicant to the District.
6. Upon approval by the District of Plans and Specifications, the District
grants authorization to the applicant to commence construction.
7. The District is notified by the applicant twenty-four (24) hours prior
to the start of any construction.
8. Record (as-built) drawings, and Certification Form for Reclaimed Water
Service Within the San Marcos County Water District snbmitted by the
applicant to the District. Applicant shall submit one (1) set of
bluelines and one (1) set of mylars of record drawings, and one (1)
certification form.
9. District notifies applicant in writing as to the date and time for
testing the installed system if deemed necessary by District.
10. Upon approval of Record Drawings by the District, the District shall
certify the design and construction and forward the certification form
to the RWQCB for approval and issuance of Water Reclamation
Requirements by the RWQCB.
11. Upon receipt of RWQCB approval for service start-up, the District shall
initiate reclaimed water service.
APPLICATION FORM FOR RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
WITHIN THE SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
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This application is made in accordance with the "Rules and Regulations for
Reclaimed Water Service Within the San Marcos County Water District", as they
may be amended from time to time, and applicant hereby consents to the use of
reclaimed water, as delivered to and distributed by the San Marcos County
Water District. The applicant hereby agrees to design and operate the
customer reclaimed water facilities in accordance with the 'mules and
Regulations for Reclaimed Water Service Within the San Marcos County Water
District", and in accordance with the San Marcos County Water District
Standard Drawings and Specifications for all Reclaimed Water Systems" and in
accordance with applicable Federal, State and local ordinances, regulations
and other requirements.
Applicant's Signature, , _ Date ....
Applicant's Address . _ _
Street & No. 6it~ 'S~te Zip
Notification Address
(If different from above) Street & No. City State Zip
Project Information (Completed by District)
Application with Four (4) copies of Reclaimed Water Use Area Drawing Received:
(blonth/Day/Year) , ,
Additional Information Requested of Applicant by District
District Signature ._
Copies of Application and Service Area Maps forwarded to:
RWQCB Date District Signature
Health Dept. Date , . . _ District Signature
User Permit Issued (blonth/Day/Year)., ., , ,
Additional Requirements Prescribed by District
District Signature , __ .- . . ,
Plans and Specifications Submitted by Applicant (Month/Day/Year)
APPENDIX B
CERTIFICATION FORM FOR RECLAIMED WATER SERVICE
WITHIN THE SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
(Please type or print all information)
User Account #
(by San Marcos County Water District)
Operation Certification (Completed by Owner)
Operator of Customer Reclaimed Water System (Company Name)
Relationship to Property Owner
Water Supervisor Relationship to Operator
Business Address
Business Telephone Off-hours Telephone
We the undersigned, have reviewed the "Rules and Regulations for Reclaimed
Water Service and certify that the operation of this customer's reclaimed
water facility will be in accordance with all applicable requirements
contained therein as well as applicable Federal, State, and local
requirements, ordinances and regulations.
Owner's Signature Date
Operator's Signature Date
Water Supervisor's Signature Date
Design and Construction Certifications (Completed by SMCWD)
We, the undersigned, certify that the design and construction of this customer
reclaimed water facility is in accordance with all applicable requirements
contained in the "Rules and Regulations for Reclaimed Water Service.
Agency Supervisor's Name Date
Agency Supervisor's Signature Date