[R.O. 2009 §710.250; Ord. No. 1765 §1, 5-18-1998]
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 in the City of Higginsville.
C. 
Policy. This Article will be reasonably interpreted by the City. It is the City's intent to ban the use of lead based 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.
If, in the judgment of the Higginsville Water Department or its authorized representative, lead base materials have been used in new construction or modifications after January 1, 1989, due notice shall be given to the consumer. The consumer shall immediately comply by having the lead based materials removed from the plumbing system and replaced with lead free materials. If the lead base materials are not removed from the plumbing system, the City shall have the right to discontinue water service to the premises.