Rules for getting and using county water service

A. Any prospective consumer whose premises are within service limits established by the department and adjacent to a distributing main, where pressure conditions permit, may obtain water service if the department has a sufficient water supply developed for domestic, irrigation, and fire protection purposes to take on new or additional service without detriment to those already served, and the consumer agrees to abide by this chapter's provisions. B. Where an extension of mains is necessary, where large quantities of water are required, or where a substantial investment by the department is necessary to provide service, the consumer will be informed by the department of any special conditions or additional charges to be imposed for the service of enabling water to be delivered in adequate quantities and pressures for domestic and irrigation use under peak conditions, and for adequate fire protection. C. Applicants for water service for premises where improvements to the department's water system have not been installed under chapter 14.05 's requirements must install and pay for the required storage tanks, appurtenances, and pipeline improvements from the storage tank to the applicant's premises in accordance with chapter 14.05 . D. All water supplied by the department will be measured by means of suitable meters registering in gallons. When it is impractical to meter any service, a flat rate may be charged. The amount to be charged for water service will be in accordance with the rates established in the County's annual budget ordinance. The department will determine the location and size of all meters and service connections to its systems. All service connections become the property of the department for operation and maintenance after installation, and new connections or disconnections may be made by the department at any time. E. Private water catchment systems are only allowed in agricultural, residential, and rural zoned districts and are exempt from this chapter's requirements. ( Ord. No. 5761 , § 4, 2025; Ord. No. 3819, § 1, 2011)