§ 24-345. Responsibilities of department, customers.

(a)

The Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department is responsible for the protection of its public potable water distribution system from backflow of contaminants or pollutants through any water service connection. If, in the judgment of the department, an approved backflow prevention device is required at the water service connection to any of its customer's premises for the safety of the users of the water system, the department shall give notice in writing to the customer that an approved backflow prevention device shall be installed at the customer's expense. Once installed, the backflow prevention device shall be owned by the customer, and the customer shall be responsible for all necessary maintenance and repair.

(b)

Failure, refusal or inability on the part of the customer to meet the department's time schedule for installation of such device or devices shall constitute grounds for discontinuance of water service until such device or devices have been properly installed. Any licensed plumber may install the proper device in the correct manner.

(c)

Compliance testing after initial installation of a backflow prevention device shall be performed by the department.

(d)

In the event of any known or suspected accidental pollution or contamination of the customer's or the department's potable water system, the customer shall promptly take steps to confine any further spread of pollution or contamination and shall immediately notify the department of the situation.

( Ord. No. 16-16 , § 1, 9-6-16)