§ 25-66. Installation of water mains in residential subdivisions.

Water mains installed in residential subdivisions shall be installed subject to the following conditions:

(1)

Water mains shall be designed by the county.

(2)

Installation shall be accomplished by a qualified contractor and shall be in accordance with latest county specifications. Upon comletion of the water line construction, an engineer, registered in the State of Georgia must provide a statement that the system, as installed, is in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

(3)

The county shall have full authority to inspect, test and require sterilization of all water mains. No use shall be made of such systems until satisfactory sterilization and test have been completed.

(4)

If it is necessary to route the proposed water main through private property of the developer for circulation or supply purposes, the developer will provide the county with the required easements. Requests for water mains should be submitted to the public works department after the development plat has been approved by the planning department. A sepia drawing of the proposed development and a properly executed request form should be submitted in order that a layout and estimate of the cost may be prepared by the county. All known requirements for water to satisfy the underwriters, as well as the needs of the prospective occupants, should be stated to assist in the preparation of the layout and estimate.

(Code 1976, § 6-1037; Ord. No. 89-06, § 3, 2-28-89; Ord. No. 92-21, 7-28-92)