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Notice/Advertisement Title: Water Service Tap Requirements, Rule and Regulation No. 24-01
Contact Name: Jon Lee
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7820
Contact Email Address: jslee@columbus.gov
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RULE AND REGULATION NO. 24-01 January 2024
Division of Water
Department of Public Utilities
SUBJECT: WATER SERVICE TAP REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to the authority granted under Columbus City Codes Chapter 1101, the Director of the Department of Public Utilities hereby adopts, establishes, and publishes this rule and regulation to be effective at the earliest date allowed by law. This rule and regulation supersedes Division of Water Rule and Regulation 23-01, published April 8, 2023 and April 15, 2023, in the Columbus City Bulletin, Columbus, Ohio. This rule and regulation is in addition to any established requirements that have not been superseded or rescinded by this or any previous act.
APPLICATION:
This regulation applies to every building, structure, or parcel of land requiring Water Service from the City of Columbus, Division of Water, including retail contract areas. This rule and regulation excludes Water Service in wholesale contract areas.
DEFINITIONS:
Owner: A person or entity whose name appears on the recorded deed of ownership with the pertinent County Auditor's Office.
Water Service: water supplied from a tap and service line connected to the City of Columbus, Division of Water distribution system.
Private Water System: A water system, owned and maintained by the property owner, extending from the tap, as defined by City Code, onto the premises to be served. It shall include the connection to the tap and all necessary piping and appurtenances before, after and including the meter for both the domestic and fire protection service lines.
GENERAL REGULATION:
The following are required to receive Water Service from the City of Columbus, Division of Water.
1. An application for Water Service shall be submitted for all new service connect...
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