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TO CREATE CHAPTER 931, PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, AS REQUIRED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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WHEREAS, Section 6109.13 of the Ohio Revised Code requires protection of the public water system from contamination through any connection whereby water from a private, auxiliary or emergency water system may enter the public water system; and
WHEREAS, Section 3745-95 of the Ohio Administrative Code requires protection of the public water system from contamination due to backflow of contaminants through the water service connections; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requires the maintenance of a continuing program of backflow prevention control which will systematically and effectively prevent the contamination of all potable water systems; and
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish these goals it is necessary to introduce restrictions that go beyond usual plumbing code requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has suggested these rules and regulations be adopted as part of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council hereby creates Chapter 931, Public Water System, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, as required by the EPA, as outlined in EXHIBIT A attached hereto.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage by this Council and 30 days after signature by the Mayor.