A. The purposes of this program are: (1) to protect the public water supply against actual or potential contamination through cross-connections by isolating sources of contamination that may occur within a water user’s premises because of some undiscovered or unauthorized cross-connection on the premises; (2) to eliminate existing connections between drinking water systems and other sources of water that are not approved as safe and potable for human consumption; (3) to eliminate cross-connections between drinking water systems and sources of contamination; (4) to prevent future cross-connections. This program is adopted pursuant to MCA 75-6-103(2)(K) and Administrative Rules of Montana, Title 17, Chapter 38, Rule 17.38, Subchapter 3 The city of Columbia Falls water department has adopted the program with the knowledge and approval of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). This cross-connection control program shall be administered by the water & sewer superintendent of the city of Columbia Falls, or his/her assignee.

B. It is not permissible for any person, firm, or corporation at any time to make or maintain or cause to be made or maintained, temporarily or permanently, any cross-connection between plumbing pipes or water fixtures being served with water by the city of Columbia Falls water department and any other source of supply or to maintain any sanitary fixture or other appurtenances or fixtures which, by reason of their construction may cause or allow backflow of water or other substances into the water supply system of the city of Columbia Falls and/or the service water pipes or fixtures of any customer served by the city of Columbia Falls water department. (Ord. 624 § 1(part), 2000)