§ 8-9-1. Declaration of policy.  


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  • It is hereby declared the policy of the City to promote the public health, safety and welfare by:

    (A)

    Implementing the rules for drinking water standards governing drinking water quality and reporting requirements for public water supply systems promulgated by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) 31 Texas Administrative Code §§ 290.44 and 290.46, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 341.031 et seq., and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 USCA § 300f et seq.

    (B)

    Establishing a cross connection control program of uniform regulations governing the installation, testing and certification of backflow prevention assemblies and technicians.

    (C)

    Establishing requirements to permit and control the installation, routine maintenance and inspection of backflow prevention assemblies.

(Ord. No. 7605, § 1, 4-22-1997)