Hallsville General Policy ordinance (§ 705.460)

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Article 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; and

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

B. Application. This Article shall apply to all premises served by the public drinking water system of the City of Hallsville, Missouri.

C. Policy.

1. This Article will be reasonably interpreted by the Water Purveyor. It is the Purveyor's intent to ban use of lead-base material in the construction or modification of the City's drinking water system or private plumbing connected to the City system. The cooperation of all consumers is required to implement the lead ban.

2. If, in the judgment of the Water Purveyor or his/her authorized representative, lead-based materials have been used in new construction or modification after January 4, 2014, due notice shall be given to the consumer. The consumer shall immediately comply by having the lead 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.