Subd. 1. Excavation Permit Required. The cost incident to the introduction of water service to any premises shall be a charge against the applicant therefor. The installation is to be done under the supervision of an authorized City employee and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the City including without limitation the provisions of Section 605 (Excavating of Streets and other Public Property).

Subd. 2. Materials. All materials and the complete installation necessary for the service connection shall be the responsibility of the consumer, owner, or occupant subject to the rules herein contained, and shall be completed as per the current City standards. The service pipe shall be seamless copper water tube, type K, conforming to ASTM standard specification B-88. Each connection from the main to the curb box shall remain the property of the City and shall not be operated without authority from the Superintendent.

(ORD. 01-2001, 2/25/01) (ORD 02-2002, 1/20/02)

Subd. 3. Refilling Excavations. Refilling the opening after service pipes are laid shall be carefully done. The earth must be laid in layers of not more than 9 inches in depth, each thoroughly rammed or puddled to prevent settling. This and the replacing of sidewalks and other public structures must be done so as to leave the street in as good condition as before it was disturbed. Opening the street or tapping the mains when the ground is frozen may be prohibited by the Superintendent.

Subd. 4. Tapping by Registered Plumber Only. Tapping of mains will be done only by persons who have been duly registered pursuant to Section 310 of this Code. Mains must be tapped on the top side midway between the horizontal and perpendicular lines drawn through the center of the main and not in any case at or within 12 inches back or 30 inches ahead of a hub or other tap.

Subd. 5. Location of Curb Boxes. Curb boxes shall be located at the City right-of-way line. If a sidewalk is present that extends across the right-of-way line and a boulevard exists between the sidewalk and curb, then the curb box may be located within this boulevard as far behind the curb as possible. At all times, the top of the curb box shall be level with the ground surface.

Subd. 6. Separate Service Connection - Multiple Dwellings. Every separate building and each unit in a duplex, twin home, double bungalow, or townhouse supplied with water must have its own service connection directly with the mains and each unit must be provided with a shut-off and drip valve in the cellar from an independent riser pipe. Each water service shall be at least 1 inch in diameter or larger for single family homes and for each unit in a duplex, twin home, double bungalow, or townhouse. Each water service serving commercial buildings shall be at least 1 inch in diameter for buildings containing up to 1500 square feet of floor area; any building which has more that 1500 square feet of floor area shall have a minimum service of at least 1 1/2 inches in diameter. These provisions shall apply to all new construction and for any units which connect to the City's water mains hereafter; existing units which do not have separate services as of the effective date of this ordinance and which are now connected to the City's mains are excepted from these provisions except as set forth below. Two or more adjacent buildings owned by the same person shall be supplied thru the same connection only so long as the single ownership continues and provided that the owner agrees to pay all charges for water consumed on the entire premises. Upon the termination of such single-ownership, a separate connection shall be made immediately to the building or premises theretofore having the indirect connection, provided that in case there is not water main on any street on which said premises abut, the Superintendent may permit such connection to remain until the water main is laid in such abutting street.

Subd. 7. Minimum Requirements for Service Pipes. Copper service pipes must be used by the applicant for connection from main to curb box and between the curb box and the premises. All pipe must be capable of withstanding pressure up to 150 lbs per square inch. Service pipe must be laid at least 6 feet 6 inches deep below the surface of the ground from the main to the curb box. Before any trench is backfilled, the complete line is to be tested under normal pressure.

Subd. 8. Remote Readers Required. Every service shall be metered and shall have remote readers included as a part of the installation. Only meters and readers furnished by the City shall be installed, and they shall remain the property of the City.

Subd. 9. No Service Installation Under Permanent Structures. No service or water shut-off shall be installed under concrete walks, steps, driveways, or other permanent structure, either existing or contemplated, between the property line and the building to be supplied.

Subd. 1. One Meter Per Service Account. The supply of water through each separate service must be recorded by one meter only for which only one account will be rendered by the City. If additional meters are desired for recording the subdivision of the water supply on the premises, they must be furnished and set by the owner or consumer at his or her expense, and he or she must assume all responsibility of reading and maintaining the same. A meter must be installed on all service lines.

Subd. 2. Meters - Access and Repairs. Meters must at all times be easily accessible so that they may be examined and read by City employees. They must not be exposed to danger from frost, and all damages to meters by freezing, hot water, or otherwise due to the carelessness or neglect of the owner or occupants of the premises must be paid for by such owner or occupants. The cost of ordinary maintenance and repairs will be borne by the City. Meters owned by consumers will be under the control of the Superintendent. In case of breakage, stoppage, or other irregularity in the meter, the owner or consumer is to notify the Superintendent immediately. City employees shall, at all reasonable times, have access to premises for readings of meter or inspecting of plumbing.

Any person refusing to allow their property to be inspected and/or have a meter, radio read or other appurtenance as required by the city, or by a City employee or their designated representatives, shall immediately become subject to the surcharge hereinafter provided in Subd. 8.  Any property owner found to violate the ordinance shall make the necessary changes to comply with the ordinance. (ORD. 04-2007, 3/18/07)

Subd. 3. Testing for Faulty Meters. At the written request of any owner or consumer, the Superintendent will test the meter supplying his or her premises. A deposit in an amount as established in accordance with the provisions of Section 500 of the City Code, will be required by the Superintendent, and this will be returned if the meter is not found to be registering correctly within two percent on a flow equal to 1/6 of the diameter of the service or in favor of the consumer. Otherwise, the deposit will be retained by the Superintendent to cover the cost of the test. (ORD. 01-2001, 2/25/01)

Subd. 4. Faulty Meters - Refunds of Previous Consumption Charges. If the testing of a meter as herein provided shows that it fails to register correctly, the charge for water consumed shall be on the basis for the corresponding period of the previous year, or may be otherwise equitably adjusted by the Superintendent. Any other adjustment of charges for water supplied shall be made only by resolution of the City Council.

Subd. 5. Arrears - Service Disconnections. If the supply to any premises has been shut off except for repairs, the service will not be reestablished unless a written order is given to the Superintendent by the owner or authorized agent, nor until all arrears are paid.

Subd. 6. Remote Readers - Modification of Existing Meters. No charge will be made for the installation of a water meter with the capability of having a remote reader assembly attached. All water users who do not have a remote reader assembly shall be charged the cost of modification, not to exceed a per meter charge as established in accordance with the provisions of Section 500 of the City Code. The water user may pay the entire cost or if not paid in a lump sum, the charges shall be spread over four quarterly billings and added to their water bill. (ORD. 01-2001, 2/25/01)

Subd. 7  Meters for New Home Construction.    Not withstanding any provision in Subd. 1 to the contrary, two water meters are required for all new home construction.  The main meter records water usage inside the home, which results in sewer charges from that usage.  The secondary, or deduct meter is designed for connection to an existing or proposed outdoor sprinkling system and all outside water faucet connections.  The deduct meter records outdoor water usage only and there is no sewer charge from that usage.  Both meters and meter readers shall be furnished by the City, shall be installed inside the residence, and shall remain the property of the City.  The provisions of Subd. 2, 3, and 6 will also apply to the installation and maintenance of the deduct meter.  (ORD. 01-2005, 1/30/05)

Subd. 8.  Surcharge.  A surcharge of One Hundred and oo/100 Dollars ($100.00) per month is hereby imposed on every water bill on or after property owners who are not in compliance with this ordinance or have refused to allow their property to be inspected to determine if there is compliance.  All properties found to be in non-compliance or have violated this ordinance will be subject to the $100.00 per month penalty for all months between the two most recent inspections. (ORD. 04-2007, 3/18/07)

Subd. 1. Gallonage Rates. Rates and charges for water service shall be as set in accordance with the provisions of Section 500 of the City Code. The schedule of gallonage rates together with the resolution number and resolution date establishing such rate shall appear on the face of statements on water service hereafter sent to the consumer. (ORD. 01-2001, 2/25/01)

Subd. 2. Water Trunk Area Charge (WTAC) – The City of Mound operates a water service system that serves the needs of the community. A Water Trunk Area Charge (WTAC) is needed to establish, construct, repair, replace, maintain, enlarge and improve said system. The WTAC is payable by every lot, parcel or piece of property that will connect to the water service system, or an expansion of an existing use caused added consumption of water, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, amount of this area charge shall be established in accordance with Section 500 of the City Code and shall be calculated according to the current guidelines of the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Agency.

Subd. 3. Water Service Connection Fee. – No permit shall be issued to tap or connect with any watermain of the City either directly or indirectly from any lot, tract, or parcel of land unless a Water Service Connection Fee has been paid. The amount of this connection fee shall be established in accordance with the provisions of Section 500 of the City Code.

(ORD 02-2002, 1/20/02)

Subd. 1. No Unauthorized Connection. No person shall without authority from the Superintendent lay any mains or service or take water from the City supply.

Subd. 2. No Unauthorized Usage. No person, authorized to take water from any main or service pipe from any specified premises or specified purpose, shall without authority use such water for other than such specified purpose or such premises.

Subd. 3. Interference with Operation of Water System. No person shall willfully and without authority from the City injure or remove any property under the control of said City or interfere in any way with the operation, construction, or repairing of the waterworks.

Subd. 4. Tampering with Valves and Hydrants. No person shall unlawfully and without authority from the City operate any valve or hydrant.

Subd. 5. Trespassing. No person shall enter any building of said water system, unless authorized by the City Manager or Superintendent to do so.

Subd. 6. Connections Performed Only by Registered Plumber. No persons other than duly registered plumbers will be allowed to do any work on the service pipes or fixtures connected with the water system, and only a duly registered plumber may make the connections from main to curb box.

Subd. 7. Pre-Service Inspections. The water will not be turned on to any premises until a return is made and the work inspected and found to be in accordance with the rules and regulations.

Subd. 8. Tampering with Stop Cocks. No plumbers shall turn on or off the water supply at any stop cock at main or curb box now allow any person in his or her employ to do so, except for testing purposes.

Subd. 9. No Shared Service Connections. Two or more services must not be connected together except upon special permission from the Superintendent.

Subd. 10. Service to Building Front Only. Services must enter the front of the building nearest to the sidewalks wherever this is practicable.

Subd. 11. Location of Service Branches. No branches will be allowed to be connected to the service except on the house side of the meter.

Subd. 12. Excavation - Safety Precautions. Excavations for water service connections or repairs shall be done in such manner as to occasion the least inconvenience to the public. The trench shall be properly guarded at all times, and during the night warning lights shall be maintained at any excavation lying within the street lines. The provisions of this Section are supplemental to, not in lieu of, the requirements of Section 460 and 605.

Subd. 13. Water Service Outside of City. The City is authorized to furnish water to places outside of the boundaries of the City under the same rules and regulations and at the same or greater rates as fixed for the consumption of water within the City, provided that such furnishing may not be detrimental to the supply of water within the City.

Subd. 14. Temporary Connections to Hydrants. The Superintendent may permit water to be used temporarily from any fire hydrant by attaching a reducer to one of the hydrant openings and controlling the supply by means of a small valve.

Subd. 15. Seasonal Restrictions on Lawn Sprinkling. From May 15 to September 1 of each year, an odd/even lawn sprinkling regulation shall be in effect for all lawn sprinkling systems supplied by water from the City of Mound Water Department. Properties with even numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on days with even numbered dates. Properties with odd numbered addresses may sprinkle only on days with odd numbered dates. A one (1) month exception from the odd/even sprinkling restriction may be granted for newly planted sod, grass or landscaping upon registering for exemption and recommendation of the Mound Public Works Superintendent. Other exemptions may be granted upon evaluation and recommendation of the Mound Public Works Superintendent. (ORD 10-2002, 6/23/02)

Subd. 1. Prohibition. No person shall draw or use water from the City water mains or City water works system for the purpose of sprinkling or watering lawns or gardens, or use any connection with the said system to sprinkle or water lawns or gardens in the City during the period of emergency caused by shortage or water supply or lowering of water pressure in the City water mains, and when such emergency is found, determined, or declared by the City Manager as provided in Subd. 2 hereof. Except as is herein provided, such sprinkling or watering shall not be prohibited.

Subd. 2. Declaration of Emergency. The City Manager may, with recommendation of the Public Works Superintendent, declare the existence of such emergency as and when it may become necessary to enforce the restrictions provided by Subd. 1 hereof. The City Manager shall determine and declare the necessary period and conditions of such emergency prohibition and the termination thereof. The City Manager shall further determine and order in said resolution proper notification of consumers during such period of prohibition. (ORD. 04-2001, 7/15/01)