§ 21-78. Utilities department to administer program; applicability of provisions.

(a) The utilities department shall be responsible for administration of a cross-connection control and backflow prevention program that complies with rules established by the state department of environmental protection for protection of the public water supply system.

(b) The utilities department shall install and maintain a backflow preventer device in every meter box where potable water is provided to an individually metered residential unit. Said backflow preventer device shall be changed out periodically in accordance with rules of the state department of environmental protection.

(c) The provisions of this division shall apply to all commercial meters and irrigation meters connected to the City of Lake Wales water system.

(Ord. No. 2011-15, § 1, 9-7-11)