Service Agreement

   I. Purpose

  II. Plumbing Restrictions

 III. Service Agreement

IV. Additionally

 V. Enforcement

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I.  PURPOSE.  The UPPER LEON RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (‘ULRMWD’ or ‘Water System’) is responsible for protecting the drinking water supply from contamination or pollution which could result from improper private water distribution system construction or configuration. The purpose of this service agreement is to notify each customer that plumbing restrictions are in place to provide this protection.  The utility enforces these restrictions to ensure the public health and welfare.  Each customer must sign this agreement before the ULRMWD will begin service.  In addition, when service to an existing connection has been suspended or terminated, ULRMWD will not reestablish service unless it has a signed copy of this agreement.

 

II.  PLUMBING RESTRICTIONS.  The following undesirable plumbing practices are prohibited by State regulations. 

          A.  No direct connection between the public drinking water supply and a potential source of contamination is permitted.  Potential sources of contamination shall be isolated from the public water system by an air-gap or an appropriate backflow prevention device.

          B.  No cross-connection between the public drinking water supply and a private water system is permitted.  These potential threats to the public drinking water supply shall be eliminated at the service connection by the installation of an air-gap or a reduced pressure-zone backflow prevention device.

          C.  No connection which allows water to be returned to the public drinking water supply is permitted.

          D.  No pipe or pipe fitting which contains more than 0.25% lead may be used for the installation or repair of plumbing at any connection which provides water for human use.

          E.  No solder or flux which contains more than 0.2% lead can be used for the installation or repair of plumbing at any connection which provides water for human use.

 

III. SERVICE AGREEMENT.  The following are the terms of the service agreement between UPPER LEON RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND

        CUSTOMER’S NAME: (please print)_______________________________________________________________________

          A.  ULRMWD will maintain a copy of this agreement as long as the Customer and/or the premises are connected to the Water System and in all cases no less than 10 years.

          B.  The Customer shall allow their property to be inspected for possible cross-connections and other undesirable plumbing practices.  These inspections shall be conducted by the Water System or its designated agent prior to initiating service and as needed thereafter.  The inspections shall be conducted during the Water System’s normal business hours.

          C.  The Water System shall notify the Customer verbally, or in writing, of any cross-connection, or other undesirable plumbing practice, which have been identified during the initial inspection or the periodic re-inspection.

          D.  The Customer shall immediately correct any undesirable plumbing practice on their premises.

E.  Customer is responsible for protection of Customer’s premises from pressures that may be excessive to Customer’s facilities.

          F.  The Customer shall, at their expense, properly install, test, and maintain any backflow prevention devices required by the Water System.  Copies of all testing and maintenance records shall be provided to the Water System.                                                     

 

IV.  ADDITIONALLY.  I (or we) do affirm that all customer information required by Upper Leon River MWD, and thus submitted, is accurate and factual as of the date of this agreement, and that in the event of any material change as to billing address or customer responsibility I (or we) will promptly notify the General Office of Upper Leon River MWD by phone, in person, or by mail.  Address and phone number is as follows:                                                           

 

Upper Leon River MWD

2250 Highway 2861

Comanche, Texas 76442

Phone: (254) 879-2258 or FAX (254) 879-2020

General Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday

 

                                                                                               

V. ENFORCEMENT.  If the Customer fails to comply with the terms of the Service Agreement, the Water System shall, at its option, either terminate service or a required appropriate backflow prevention device will be properly installed, tested, and maintained at the service connection.  Any costs associated with compliance or enforcement of this agreement shall be an expense of the Customer.

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