§ 706.010. Lead Ban — General Policy.

A. 

Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is:

1. 

To ban the use of lead materials in the public drinking water system and private plumbing connected to the public drinking water system of the City of Palmyra; and

2. 

To protect residents of the City of Palmyra from lead contamination in the City's public drinking water system and private plumbing systems of residents of the City of Palmyra.

B. 

Application. This Chapter shall apply to all premises served by the public drinking water system of the City of Palmyra, Missouri.

C. 

Policy. This Chapter will be reasonably interpreted by the Water Purveyor. It is the Water Purveyor's intent to ban the use of lead-based material in the construction or modification of the City's drinking water system or private plumbing connected to the City's public drinking water system. The cooperation of all consumers is required to implement the lead ban. If, in the judgment of the Water Purveyor or his authorized representative, lead-based materials have been used in new construction or modifications after January 1, 1989, due notice shall be given to the consumer. The consumer shall immediately comply by having the lead-based materials removed from the plumbing system and replaced with lead-free materials. If the lead-based materials are not removed from the plumbing system, the Water Purveyor shall have the right to discontinue water service to the premises.

Ord. No. 1052-02-3 §1, 7-2-2002