Fayette Survey and Investigations ordinance (§ 705.160)
Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article II. Cross-Connection Control
In short: Water customers must let the water purveyor inspect their premises at reasonable times for cross-connections and must do their own periodic checks.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. The consumer's premises shall be open at all reasonable times to the water purveyor, or his/her authorized representative, for the conduction of surveys and investigations of water use practices within the consumer's premises to determine whether there are actual or potential cross-connections to the consumer's water system through which contaminants or pollutants could backflow into the public potable water system.
B. On request by the water purveyor or his/her authorized representative, the consumer shall furnish information on water use practices within his/her premises.
C. It shall be the responsibility of the water consumer to conduct periodic surveys of water use practices on his/her premises to determine whether there are actual or potential cross-connections to his/her water system through which contaminants or pollutants could backflow into his/her or the public potable water system.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.160
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.