NUMB:
991650
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
An ordinance relating to connection of existing buildings to public water mains.
SECS:
225-22-1 rc
ANLS:
- Analysis -
Currently, existing buildings abutting streets in which a water main is newly installed must connect to the available water service within the time stipulated by order of the commissioner of neighborhood services, not to exceed one year. This ordinance removes this stipulation and requires that if a property is not connected to the water main because of an existing private well, the order to connect must be registered with the register of deeds and the property connected within 30 days of the sale of the property. If the private well is not working properly or is tested as unsafe, the building must connect immediately to the public water main.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 225-22-1 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
225-22. Municipal Service.
1. a. Every building shall be provided with a supply of potable water in compliance with this section.
b. All property shall be connected to the water main prior to sale, except as provided in par. c.
c. If a property is not connected to the water main because of an existing well, the owner is not required to connect if a statement concerning the property is recorded by the property owner with the register of deeds stating that there is no connection to the public water main at this time and connection is required by ordinance to be made within 30 days after the sale of such property.
d. All property shall be connected to the public water main within 30 days of sale.
e. All property shall be connected to the public water main immediately if upon inspection the private well proves not to be working properly or if the well proves to be tested unsafe in accordance with s. 225-37-4.
LRB:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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