§ 10-25. Fees and permits.

The town shall identify those users required to install backflow prevention devices for the safety of the water system. All users shall be required to have their backflow prevention devices tested at least once annually by certified town personnel or, if town personnel are not available, then by a certified backflow prevention device technician. Should the device(s) fail the test then the owner must have the unit repaired and re-tested in a timely manner so as to ensure protection of the public water supply. The town shall levy a fee for testing (and re-testing as necessary) all devices based upon program cost administration, as shown in Fee Schedule A.

Fee Schedule A
Type of Unit	Test Fee
Reduced pressure backflow preventer
Annual test	$50.00
Each re-test due to failure	$35.00
Double check valve assembly
Annual test	$50.00
Each re-test due to failure	$35.00
Pressure vacuum breaker
Annual test	$40.00
Each re-test due to failure	$25.00

 

(Ord. 948, passed 11-11-2009)