Public Hearing Date for the Backflow Prevention Device Ordinance Set
By: Donald McBrayer
A Public Hearing date for the Backflow Prevention Device Ordinance has been set for Monday, March 22 at 6:30 PM.
The Town of Peru, mandated by the state, will soon enact a Backflow Prevention Device Ordinance. Under this new law any commercial property and residential property larger than a duplex that is hooked to town water will be required to have a backflow prevention device installed. Single-family homes and duplexes are exempt. This devise will prevent possibly contaminated water from reentering the town water system from private water systems in the event of a pressure drop. The device must be engineer approved to meet town specs, be professionally installed, and be inspected annually. The property owner will be responsible for the cost of the device, installation, and inspections.
The proposed ordinance can be found at:
http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/towndocs/BackflowPreventionDeviceOrdinance.pdf
Any inquires on the device or proposed ordinance can be directed to Water/Sewer Superintendent Greg Timmons at (518) 643-8125.
Posted: February 24th, 2010 under Town Board News.