05/06/2026
Ordinance No. 1049 updates the City of Moundridge’s regulations regarding cross connections and backflow prevention to help protect the city’s public water supply from contamination.
Key points:
Repeals portions of previous Ordinance No. 652 and amends Chapter XV, Article 2, Section 15-206 of city code.
Reinforces the city’s adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code (2009 Edition).
Continues the city’s inspection and control program for identifying and eliminating plumbing cross connections and backflow risks.
Gives the Superintendent of Utilities (or designee) authority to inspect buildings connected to the public water system during reasonable hours to ensure plumbing systems meet safety standards.
Property owners, lessees, or occupants must provide requested information about plumbing systems and water supply connections during inspections.
The purpose is to reduce the risk of contamination to Moundridge’s public water supply by ensuring proper plumbing installation and ongoing inspection.