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City of Hudson, NY
Columbia County
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New Laws (3) Index
[Added 5-19-2009]
A. 
Hydrant permits for tank trucks or hydrant connections greater than one inch. A backflow preventer or certified (by Water Department personnel) air gap will be required for all water taken from hydrants served by the City of Hudson Water Department for uses in this category. These uses include, but are not restricted to, hydroseeding, paving, construction, dust control, pressure washing, swimming pool water and sewer flushing.
(1) 
Tank trucks. Tank trucks less than 1,500 gallons will require a yearly permit with an associated fee of $300 per permit. Tank trucks greater than 1,500 gallons will also require a yearly permit with an associated fee of $500 per permit. All permitted trucks shall be required to produce, on demand; Water-Department-issued permits whenever they are drawing water from system hydrants. These trucks shall also be clearly marked with the company name for easy identification.
(2) 
A contractor shall provide a City of Hudson Water-Department-approved backflow preventer where necessary and must have this equipment inspected by Water Authority personnel annually.
(3) 
All permits expire on March 1 of the year following permit issue.
(4) 
Hydrant use is restricted to designated hydrants as specified by the City of Hudson Water Department.
(5) 
Upon discovery of backflow preventer malfunction, the permit holder is required to notify the Water Authority immediately. Failure to do so may result in revocation of the hydrant permit.
(6) 
Personnel from the Water Department must be present while any tank is being filled.
(7) 
In the interest of public health, safety and welfare, Water Department personnel have the authority to deny access at their discretion.
B. 
Hydrant use violations. Fines for violation of these regulations will be assessed as follows:
(1) 
First violation: $250.
(2) 
Second violation: $500.
(3) 
Third violation: revocation of permit and all hydrant use privileges.
(a) 
Once a permit is revoked, any use of hydrants in the City of Hudson's water system shall be considered theft of service and criminal charges will result.