City of Ironton, MO Article II Lead Ban Policy

Section 700.150 Definitions.

[Ord. No. 5803 §1, 6-14-2010]

For purposes of this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

LEAD-FREE

1. When used with respect to solder and flux, refers to solders and flux containing not more than 0.2 percent (0.2%) lead; and

2. When used with respect to pipes and pipe fittings, refers to pipes and pipe fittings containing not more than eight percent (8.0%) lead.

Section 700.160 Prohibitions.

[Ord. No. 5803 §2, 6-14-2010]

Pursuant to the provisions of the Missouri Safe Drinking Water Act (Section 640.100 et seq., RSMo.) and the rules and regulations of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources promulgated pursuant thereto, only lead-free materials may be used in the construction or repair of a public water system in the City of Ironton, Missouri.

Section 700.170 Water Systems.

[Ord. No. 5803 §3, 6-14-2010]

As of January 1, 1989, all materials used in the construction, expansion, modification or improvement of a public-water system or customer-water system shall be lead-free. This Section shall not apply to leaded joints necessary for the repair of cast-iron pipes.

Section 700.180 Removal of Water Meter or Severance of Service.

[Ord. No. 5803 §4, 6-14-2010]

Any customer water system constructed, expanded, modified or repaired after January 1, 1989, that is connected to a public water system and later is found to contain materials that are not lead-free shall have the water meter removed or otherwise have the service line severed from the public water system when the supplier of water is so ordered by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Ironton upon recommendation of the Water Quality Supervisor. The requirements of this Section shall not apply to any customer water system previously served by a water system other than a public water system.