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TOWN OF LANGHAM
BYLAW 2020-01
WATER AND SEWER BYLAW
A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF LANGHAM TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES.
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The Council of the Town of Langham, in the Province of Saskatchewan, enacts as follows:
I
DEFINITIONS
1) "ADMINISTRATOR" means the Town Administrator for the Town of Langham.
2) "CLERK" means the Utility Clerk or other person designated to administer the utility
accounts for the Town of Langham.
3) "CONSUMER" means any person or persons who owns a premises and makes
application for water and/or sewer utility services, and for whom a utility account is
established.
4) "PREMISES" means a building or structure or any part thereof, which is connected to
utility services and which has a separate metered water supply.
5) "OWNER" means the assessed property owner or authorized representative thereof, as
contained in the records of the Town.
6) "SERVICE CONNECTION" means the water and sewer pipes which connect the
water and sewer mains to the inner surface of the wall of the building supplied with the
water and sewer utility service.
7) "TOWN" means the Town of Langham, in the Province of Saskatchewan.
8) "UTILITY ACCOUNT" means the record of account maintained by the Clerk
showing water and sewer utility service rates billed to the consumer and payments
received on the account.
9) "UTILITY RATES BYLAW" means a bylaw, as amended from time to time, of the
Town of Langham to fix the rates to be charged for the use and consumption of water, to
fix the rates to be charged by way of rent or service charge for the use of sewer. The
Utility Rates Bylaw is a companion bylaw to the Water and Sewer Bylaw.
10) "UTILITY SERVICE" means the provision by the Town of a public potable water
supply to a premises and the provision of a public sewage collection and disposal system
from a premises, which is owned by a consumer.
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II
WATER AND SEWER RATES/FEES
1)
WATER RATES
The charges to be paid by the water owner whose water service has been turned on shall
be those set out in Schedule "A" of the Utility Rates Bylaw; provided, however, that the
minimum shall be payable in every case whether or not any water is consumed.
2)
SEWER RATES
Persons who owns premises drained or that are by bylaw required to be drained into the
sewer shall pay for such services a rental rate or service charge in accordance with
Schedule "B" of the Utility Rates Bylaw.
3)
INFRASTRUCTURE FEE
All owners shall pay an infrastructure fee in accordance with Schedule "C" of the Utility
Rates Bylaw.
III
ADMINISTRATION OF UTILITY ACCOUNTS
1)
ISSUANCE AND COLLECTION PROCEDURE
a)
FIRST NOTICE
Accounts for water service and/or sewer service shall cover a period of one (1)
month, unless such service is connected in the interim, and shall be rendered on or
before the first day of the month next following such period. Accounts shall be
paid within a period of thirty (30) days from the date on which such accounts are
rendered.
b)
SECOND NOTICE
Accounts unpaid following the last day of each month, shall be levied a 1.5% per
month penalty.
c)
THIRD NOTICE
If a utility account remains outstanding more than 60 days, a registered letter
shall be sent to the owner, stating that if arrears are not paid within 30 days the
outstanding utility balance will be applied to the tax roll as described in III(1)(d).
d)
TRANSFER TO TAX ROLL
If any rates, charges or rent in arrears, including late payment charges remain
unpaid, that amount may be added to and thereby form part of the taxes on the
land or buildings with respect to which service was provided, as provided for by
Section 369(1)(b) of The Municipalities Act, 2006.
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2)
TENANTS
a)
Application for utility service shall be made by the owner. Owners will be
required to leave the utility billing in their name as owner to ensure they have
control over the payment of the utility account. If the owner wishes to have the
billing in the name of the new tenant, then it will be the responsibility of the
owner to ensure the Town has a deposit on file to be held on account and applied
to any outstanding amounts on account and also be credited to the final billing for
that tenant with any remaining water meter balance paid to the tenant. Owners
shall pay a deposit fee in accordance with Schedule "D" of the Utility Rates
Bylaw. Any utility account amount over and above the amount of the deposit that
remains outstanding shall remain the responsibility of the owner. The tenant will
be advised that the owner will receive copies of any "past due" utility accounts.
b)
The utility deposit set out in this Bylaw shall be refunded or applied to the
final billing upon service being discontinued due to a change of ownership or
vacating the premises. If the utility account is outstanding, the deposit will be
applied to the utility account prior to disconnection, and a deposit will again be
required prior to reconnection of services. It is the owner's responsibility to
advise the Town of any vacancies, or pending vacancies as soon as they are
known.
IV
CONNECTION TO THE UTILITY SYSTEM
1)
APPLICATION
a)
All owners desiring to be supplied with water from the Municipality's
water supply system shall make application to the Town in the prescribed form
attached as "Appendix "I".
b)
Utility meters will be read and service connections turned on or off on
regular working days, Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 PM to
5:00 PM. Water will be turned on by a town employee only if a responsible adult
representative of the owner is present to check for leaks or open taps. The owner
must be present to allow a town employee access to the meter for a reading,
unless the meter has a remote recorder attached.
c)
Owners requiring service connections shall pay in advance, the charges as
set out in Schedule "D" of the Utility Rates Bylaw.
(d)
Application for utility service shall be made by the property owner.
Landlords will be required to register the utility billing in their name as the
property owner in order to ensure they have control over the payment of the utility
billing.
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2)
OWNERSHIP OF WATER AND SEWER LINES
a)
Water and Sewer line ownership is defined as follows:
i) The Town owns the water and sewer mains;
ii) The property owner owns the water service connection and the sewer
service connection from the main to the building.
b)
The Town owns the water meter and curb stop valve.
3)
CONSTRUCTION OF SERVICE CONNECTION
a)
The owner of each premises is responsible for any and all construction
work done to connect to or to disconnect from the Utility, as provided for in this
Bylaw. Such responsibility shall extend to and include obtaining the necessary
permits and authorizations, the supervision of any contractor(s) and ensuring
that any work meets the specifications and requirements of the Town.
b)
No owner shall install a service connection without first obtaining a
service connection construction permit (as set out in Appendix IV) prior to the
start of any installation of a service connection. Fees for such a permit are set
out in Schedule "D" of the Utility Rates Bylaw.
c)
No service connection shall be installed:
(i)
By any contractor not approved in writing by the Town in
advance of construction;
(ii) Until the owner shall have paid to the Town, in advance, the fees set
out in Schedule "D" of the Utility Rates Bylaw;
(iii) Except in accordance with Town construction design standards,
unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Town;
d)
Every Service Connection constructed shall be inspected and
accepted by a designated Town official prior to backfilling.
e)
Fees to be paid to the Town may be adjusted:
(i) Where the owner requests installation work from the Town which is above
the normal prescribed minimum standard, in which case, the owner shall be
responsible to reimburse the Town for all additional cost arising therefrom:
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(ii) Where the service connection is made on a street which is not contained
on a normal sixty-six (66) foot street right-of-way allowance. Street width
variations from this standard shall be adjusted on a proportionate basis.
f)
No owner will disconnect a service connection previously made,
without first obtaining a request to disconnect utilities permit, [Appendix
II]. Fees for a disconnection are set forth in Schedule "D" of the Utility
Rates Bylaw.
g)
No owner will reconnect to a service connection previously made
without first obtaining a request to connect utilities permit, [Appendix III].
Fees for a connection are set forth in Schedule "D" of the Utility Rates
Bylaw.
4)
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SERVICE CONNECTION
a)
The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the service
connection, notwithstanding section 2(b), and all costs relating thereto are the
responsibility of the owner. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town retains all
rights, including but not being limited to those of entry and repair granted to it
by sections 26 through 28 of The Municipalities Act.
VI
WATER SYSTEM
1)
GENERAL REGULATIONS
a)
No person shall convey, sell, dispose of, or give away or permit water to
be carried or taken away or use it or supply it for the use or benefit of others.
b)
No other water supply shall be connected to the Town water supply.
c)
All water tanks, swimming pools or other storage vessel or container
which have or will contain non-potable or other contaminated water, and which
are connected to the water utility service, shall have a water back flow preventer
installed so as to prevent non-potable or contaminated water from siphoning back
into the water utility service.
d)
Any owner who owns premises containing a water heater which is located
above ground level shall install a water back flow preventer ahead of the water
heater intake, so as to prevent damage to the water heater in the event of water
pressure failure.
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e)
Utility accounts shall be billed monthly. Water meters shall be read
quarterly on the last five (5) working days of February, May, August, and
November. Water meters shall be read not less than twice in a calendar year.
f)
Monthly estimates shall be based on the minimum water and sewer
rates/fees as laid out in Schedule "A", Schedule "B", and Schedule "C" of the
Utility Rates Bylaw. Water Consumption Estimates shall be adjusted to Actuals
at the billing following the meter read as laid out in Schedule "A" of the Utility
Rates Bylaw. If an actual water meter read cannot be obtained at the time of meter
reading, estimates shall be based on the previous year's consumption for that
billing period.
g)
If the water supply is shut off from the premises of an owner for
infringement of the provisions of this bylaw, same shall not be turned on until all
penalties, fees, rates, charges, and arrears, if any, have been paid.
h)
The Municipality may by bylaw ration or limit the amount of water
furnished to any and/or all owners should circumstance deem to warrant such
action.
i)
The service of the owner who contravenes Section IV of this bylaw may
be discontinued and a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be imposed for
breach of the bylaw.
VII
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
1)
GENERAL REGULATIONS
a)
No person shall discharge into any drain, sewer, or sewage system
operated by the Municipality, anything of a harmful matter, substance, or thing
whether liquid or solid, that would be injurious to health, life, or property or that
would injure, pollute or damage any stream, watercourse, drain, sewer, sewerage
system or sewage treatment plant.
b)
The service of the owner who contravenes Section V of this bylaw may be
discontinued and a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be imposed for
breach of the bylaw.
c)
No owner, without first having obtained applicable provincial permits as
well as permission from the Town, will make connection with any of the public
sewer lines or mains. The owner will be fully liable for any damage caused while
making such connection and will also provide adequate safety provisions during
the connection.
d)
Connection of a sewer service line will commence at the street main,
working from there towards the building, thereby ensuring proper grade level.
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e)
Each property will have only one sewer service line from the main. A
duplex or semi-detached dwelling requiring a connection to the Town sanitary
sewer service must have a separate sewer service line to each unit from the street
main.
f)
No owner will make or cause to be made any connection with any Town
sewer or house drain, or appurtenance thereof for the purpose of conveying or
which may convey, into the same, storm water from roof drainage, cistern, sump
pump or tank overflow, condensing or cooling water.
g)
No owner, except duly authorized employees, consultants, or contractors
of the Town, will turn, lift, remove, raise or tamper with the cover of any
manhole, ventilator or other appurtenance of any Town sewer.
h)
No owner, except duly authorized employees, consultants, or contractors
of the Town, will cut, break, pierce, or tap any Town sewer or appurtenance
thereof, or introduce any pipe, conduit or tube, through or into any Town sewer.
i)
No owner will interfere with the free discharge of any Town sewer, or part
thereof, or do any act or thing, which may impede, obstruct the flow of or clog up
any Town sewer or appurtenance thereof.
j)
No waste or discharge resulting from any trade, industrial or
manufacturing process will be directly discharged to any Town sewer without
such previous treatment as will be prescribed by the Ministry of Environment
Industrial Works Construction Application process for each such case. The owner
will provide the Town with a copy of the Industrial Works Construction
Application permit approval once it has been obtained from the Ministry of
Environment. The necessary treatment works so prescribed will be completely
installed by the owner at their expense, prior to the construction of the sewer
connection and thereafter will be continuously maintained and operated by the
owner.
k)
Grease traps of sufficient size and approved design must be placed on the
waste pipes from all hotels, restaurants, laundries and such other places as the
Town, may direct.
l)
All applications for connections to the Town sewers must be made in
writing. The application must be filed in the Town office and must be signed by
the owner of the property to be drained, or by his authorized agent. No drain or
private sewer will be connected to the Town sewer until the owner has obtained a
plumbing permit. Connection must be as per current Town standards.
m)
The Town or any of its employees will not be liable for any damage
whatsoever in nature caused either directly or indirectly by such sewer
connection. The owner will be responsible for backfill, surface replacement,
safety, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, matters of like nature.
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n)
The Town may revoke or cancel permission that may have been granted to
connect with the Town sewers if it finds that any of the work is not being done in
accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw, the owner making such connection,
will have no right to demand or claim any damages in consequence of such
permission being revoked or canceled.
o)
The owner of any premises connected to a street main by a sewer service
line, will be required to keep the said sewer service line, from the premises to the
main, in operational condition at all times, and is fully responsible for the
operation of the said sewer service line.
p)
No septic systems are allowed in corporate limits, except in designated
areas.
q)
Septic systems that are allowed must adhere to provincial standards. The
premises owner must have a private sewage disposal permit. Septic systems will
only be considered if NO municipal sewer is available.
VIII
STORM SEWER SERVICE
1)
GENERAL REGULATIONS
a)
No owner will discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water or
natural water to any sewer except a storm sewer or to a natural outlet approved by
the Town.
b)
Weeping tile must be installed below all basement footings and must drain
to an approved sump as per CSA standards and be pumped to the front or back of
the lot as per the drainage plan.
c)
Sumps must be installed as per CSA standards and are not to be connected
into the Town's sanitary sewer system.
d)
Down Spouts must be installed on all buildings and discharged a
minimum of 1.81 metres (6.0 feet) away from the building.
e)
No roof drains will be connected to weeping tiles or municipal storm
sewer or sanitary sewer systems. At the time the Public Works Department
determines a property has a connection of this type, the property owner will be
notified they are in violation of the bylaw and that the matter must be rectified
within a specified timeline or the penalties will be levied.
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Bylaw No. 2018-06 is hereby repealed.
THIS BYLAW SHALL come into force and take effect on the 10th day of February 2020.
______________________
______________________
MAYOR
ADMINISTRATOR
SEAL
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 27th day of January, 2020
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 10th day of February, 2020
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 10th day of February, 2020
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APPLICATION FOR WATER & SEWER UTILITY SERVICES
APPENDIX "I" TO BYLAW 2020-01
NEW
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date
Walksheet #
Civic Address
Owner #
Customer Name
Spouse
Mailing Address
Home #
Bill ID #
Work #
Connected on
Computer
Cell #
CONNECTION
DATE
Recycle Cart #
Signature
Garbage Cart #
PREVIOUS
OFFICE USE ONLY
Customer Name
Owner #
Spouse
Bill ID #
Mailing Address
Final Reading
Final Water
Home #
Final Sewer
Work #
Cell #
Previous
Outstanding
Total Final Bill
DISCONNECTION
DATE
Disconnected
On Computer
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Request to Disconnect Utilities
Appendix II To Bylaw 2020-01
I, ____________________________ of _____________________________
(Name)
(Civic Address)
in the Town of Langham, request to have the water disconnected at the above noted
property on the ______ day of ______________, 20____ .
Reconnect on the ______ day of _______________, 20_____;
Until Further Notice;
Final Disconnection;
I understand the fee to disconnect and reconnect are each as follows:
Summer (May 1 - September 30)
- During Regular Working Hours.....................
$75.00
- Outside Regular Working Hours....................
$75.00+ Custom Work
Overtime Rate
Winter (October 1 - April 30)
- During Regular Working Hours.....................
$150.00
- Outside Regular Working Hours....................
$150.00+ Custom Work
Overtime Rate
Dated at the Town of Langham, in the Province of Saskatchewan this_________ day of
__________________, 20 ____.
_____________________________ ______________________________
Municipal Officer
Requested by (signature)
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Request to Reconnect Utilities
Appendix III To Bylaw 2020-01
I, ____________________________ of _____________________________
(Name)
(Civic Address)
in the Town of Langham, request to have the water connected at the above noted
property on the ______ day of ______________, 20____ .
I understand the fee to connect is as follows:
Summer (May 1 - September 30)
- During Regular Working Hours.....................
$75.00
- Outside Regular Working Hours....................
$150.00
Winter (October 1 - April 30)
- During Regular Working Hours.....................
$150.00
- Outside Regular Working Hours....................
$225.00
Dated at the Town of Langham, in the Province of Saskatchewan this_________ day of
__________________, 20 ____.
_____________________________ ______________________________
Municipal Officer
Requested by (signature)
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APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT BUILDING SERVICE CONNECTION
APPENDIX IV TO BYLAW 2020-01
PLAN OF BUILDING SERVICE CONNECTION:
Date of Installation:
Water Line Size, Type:
Sewer Line Size, Type:
Insulation Type & Location (indicate on Plan):
Curb Stop Replacement:
Inspected by:
Comments:
I hereby authorize connection of the above property to the water and sewer system of
the Town of Langham.
Date: __________________ Authorized Town Official: ________________
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APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT BUILDING SERVICE CONNECTION
(continued)
PROPERTY OWNER:
NAME: __________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS: ________________________________________
PHONE: _________________________________________________
CIVIC ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
LOT: _________ BLOCK: _____________ PLAN: __________________
CONTRACTOR:
NAME: ___________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________
PHONE: ___________________________________________________
1. To construct the service connection in accordance with the attached specifications.
2. To provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
3. To pay an administration and inspection fee of $50.00.
4. To indemnify and save harmless the Town with respect to any action against the Town
resulting from any activity or lack of activity on the part of the contractor.
________________________
__________________________
Date
Contractor
For Office use only:
Receipt for Fee # _______________________
Proof of insurance provided ____________________