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Bylaw #349-19 as amended Bylaw #376-20
THE VILLAGE OF HAINES JUNCTION
Bylaw #349-19
A Bylaw to provide for the distribution, supply and use of water and collection and removal of
waste water in the Village of Haines Junction.
WHEREAS under section 229 of the Municipal Act, R.S.Y. c. 154, Council may, by bylaw,
establish and provide a municipal service that the Council considers necessary or desirable for the
residents of the Village;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Village of Haines Junction, in open
meeting assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
SHORT TITLE
This bylaw may be cited as the "Water and Sewer Bylaw".
INTERPRETATION
In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires,
APPLICANT means a person applying to the Village to connect to the water utility and the sewer utility.
BULK WATER FILLING STATION - means the facility provided by the Village of Haines Junction for
persons who are not connected to the Water Utility.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER means the Chief Administrative Officer for the Village or their
duly authorized representative.
CONSUMER means any person who owns or occupies property connected to the water utility and the
sewer utility.
COST means the costs incurred by the Village for work completed. It includes wages, benefits,
equipment charges, materials, contractor fees, and a ten percent (10%) administrative charge.
CURB STOP means a water control valve, located on or near the property line of most private dwellings
or commercial properties. It is used to allow or stop the flow of water to a property.
FEE means those fees and charges listed in the Water and Sewer Fee Schedule located in the Village of
Haines Junction Consolidated Municipal Fee Bylaw.
INSPECTOR means a Building Inspector of the Government of Yukon or a Plumbing Inspector of the
Government of Yukon.
NON-METERED FEES means the water and sewer fees that that are not based on measured consumption
or use.
PERSON includes an individual, firm, company, association, society, partnership, corporation, institution
or other similar organization, agency or group.
PRIVATE SERVICE means a second water or sewer service provided to a property.
PROPERTY LINE means a line which defines the perimeter of a lot, a site or parcel of land, which has
frontage on a highway or a street, and is legally defined either by registered plan or description.
OWNER or PROPERTY OWNER means any person registered as owner of real property in the Lands
Titles Office for the Yukon Land Registration District.
SEWER LATERAL means the pipe extending from the sewer main to a property line. The sewer lateral
is installed so that a sewer service can be connected to it for the purpose of collecting the sewage from a
building.
SEWER MAIN means those pipes installed by the Village in streets for the collection and disposal of
sewage and clear waste water, but not storm water, to which a sewer lateral may be connected.
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SEWER SERVICE means the pipe used to collect sewage from a building and transport it to the property
line sewer lateral connection.
SEPTAGE RECEIVING STATION mean the facility used to receive septage into the municipal sewer
utility.
SEWER UTILITY means the system of sewer collection and sewage pipes and facilities owned and
operated by the Village including mains, intermediate mains, laterals, valves, inspection boxes, lagoons,
uplift stations, septage receiving stations and all other accessories and appurtenances thereto.
SHUT OFF means an interruption in or discontinuance of the supply of water.
SPRINKLING means the distribution of water to the surface or subsurface of lawns, gardens or other
areas situated outside buildings by pipes, hoses, sprinklers or any other method.
VILLAGE means the Village of Haines Junction.
WATER UTILITY means the system of water supply and water works owned and operated by the
Village, including mains, intermediate mains, laterals, fire hydrants, valves, inspection boxes, curb stops,
water treatment facilities, wells, bulk water filling station, pressure reducing stations, and all other
accessories and appurtenances thereto.
WATER LATERAL means the pipe extending from the water main to a property line. The lateral
terminates with a curb stop to which a water service may be connected.
WATER MAIN means those pipes installed by the Village for the conveyance of potable water
throughout the Village, to which a water lateral and service may be connected
WATER SERVICE means a pipe used or intended to be used to supply water and which extends from a
curb stop to a meter or building being served.
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
1. The water and sewer utility of the Village, together with the sale of water and sewer services shall be
under the management and control of the Village.
2. The Chief Administrative Officer, if they find that a person is in contravention of this bylaw, is
authorized, by written order, to require the person to remedy the contravention pursuant to Yukon
Municipal Act Section 348.
3. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to restrict or prohibit any consumer from generating
sewage, as necessary to effect repairs to the sewer utility.
4. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to shut off water for any consumer, as necessary to
effect repairs to the water utility, or in the event of non-compliance with this bylaw or an order under
this bylaw, provided that notice is given when it is practical to do so. Notice of shut off shall be as
follows:
(a) emergency repairs - no notice require;
(b) scheduled repairs - 48 hours written notice;
(c) shut down for non-compliance with the bylaw or order - three (3) full calendar days.
5. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized, as a condition of connecting premises to the water
utility or sewer utility, to enter the premises with or without personnel and equipment to inspect the
premises of the applicant to determine if:
(a) the premises are structurally compatible with the utility;
(b) the uses of the premises are compatible with the utility;
(c) there is sufficient capacity to accommodate the supply of the utility to the premises;
(d) the premises comply with all relevant bylaws of the Village; and
(e) it is otherwise appropriate to supply water or sewer services to the premises.
6. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to refuse connection to the water utility or sewer
utility if access to carry out the inspection pursuant to section 5 is refused, or if the Chief
Administrative Officer is not satisfied with the results of inspection under section 5.
7. In the event of non-compliance with this bylaw or an order under this bylaw, the Chief Administrative
Officer is authorized to enter the premises of a consumer, with or without personnel and equipment,
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to:
(a) inspect the premises and perform any test on piping or fixtures in or on such premises in
order to determine whether this bylaw is complied with; and
(b) carry out any work necessary to address non-compliance,
provided that notice is given when it is practical to do so, except in an emergency. All work
carried out by the Village to address the consumer's non-compliance will be at the cost of the
consumer.
8. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to issue orders at such times and for such length of
time as considered necessary or advisable, to regulate, restrict or prohibit certain water and sewer
utility uses or to reduce water usage during time of short supply.
9. At the request of the Chief Administrative Officer, a person shall grant the Village access onto their
property for the purpose of maintaining and repairing water utility and sewer utility.
10. If a person wishes to appeal a decision made by the Chief Administrative Officer under this bylaw,
they must submit an appeal in writing to Mayor and Council within fourteen (14) calendar days of the
decision.
NO GUARANTEE OF PRESSURE
11. The Village does not guarantee the pressure nor the continuous supply of water, and the Village
reserves the right at any and all times without notice to change operating pressure and to shut off
water and neither the Village, its officers, employees nor agents shall be liable for any damage or
other loss caused by changes in water pressure or for the shutting off of water by reason of the water
containing sediments, deposits or other foreign matter.
12. A person requiring a continuous and uninterrupted supply of constant pressure of water or having
processes or equipment that requires particularly clear or pure water may, at their own cost, provide
such facilities as they require to ensure a continuous and uninterrupted supply, pressure or quality of
water as required for their use.
CONSUMER OBLIGATIONS
13. A consumer shall maintain and keep in good repair the pipe from the curb stop, complete to the
premises for which the service connection is provided.
14. A consumer shall, at all times, maintain the curb stop located on their property in an accessible
condition. Where the curb stop is inaccessible, the costs to effect access shall be borne by the
consumer.
15. In the event any defect is suspected in the service connection, sewer service or water service, the
consumer shall immediately, at its cost:
(a) notify the Village of the suspected defect;
(b) inspect the suspected defect; and
(c) if the defect exists, repair the defect.
16. No person shall operate, use, interfere with or tamper with, obstruct or impede access to the water or
sewer utility in any manner not expressly permitted by this bylaw.
17. No person shall cause, permit or allow the discharge of water so that it runs to waste or is useless,
whether by reason of leakage from underground piping, faulty plumbing or otherwise.
18. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to allow a person to discharge water so that it runs to
waste if such person's water service would otherwise be in danger of freezing.
19. No person shall sell or distribute water unless specifically authorized to do so by the Village.
Authorization under this section 19 must be received from the Village in advance of distribution or
sale. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to issue authorizations under this section 19.
20. Thaw line transformers of a type approved of by the Village from time to time must be installed and
connected to all water services which are not using recirculation systems.
21. Where both water and sewer utilities are available, connection will be only permitted if the applicant
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connects to both utilities.
22. No person shall cause, permit or allow any apparatus, fitting or fixture to be or to remain connected to
the water system or allow the water system to be operated in such a manner as to cause noise,
pressure surges or other disturbances which result in annoyance or damage to other consumers or to
the water utility.
23. No person shall cause, permit or allow to remain connected to the water system any piping, fixture,
fitting, container or other application which may cause water from a service other than the water
utility or any harmful, deleterious liquid or substance to enter the water utility.
24. No person shall use a fire hydrant without a prior written approval of the Village. The Fire Chief is
authorized to approve the use of fire hydrants.
COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS
25. A consumer in respect to a building or premises used for the purpose of a commercial garage or a
service station or for the business of washing or lubrication of motor vehicles, shall install a readily
accessible sand trap and sump and as required by the inspector, and an engineered or approved oil and
grit separator for the collection of waste oil.
26. A consumer in respect to a building or premises used for the purpose of a restaurant, cafe or other
food service outlet shall install a readily accessible grease trap or other interceptor.
27. A consumer in respect to a building or premises which has a sand trap, sump, or grease trap or
interceptor shall comply with the following:
(a) under no circumstances shall a sump be used as a sand trap;
(b) every sand trap shall be cleaned once per week or more often as required;
(c) all oil, grease or gasoline which accumulates on the surface of the water in a sand trap, sump
or grease trap or interceptor shall be skimmed off at least twice per week and disposed of in a
manner approved of by either an environmental compliance officer or the Chief
Administrative Office;
(d) stirring up of the liquid in any sand trap, sump or grease trap or incinerator or turning a hose
into any one for the purpose of forcing out sand, mud, oil, gasoline or grease is prohibited;
and,
(e) no heavy or permanent objects shall be placed over any sump, sand trap, grease trap or
interceptor in any manner which would hinder immediate access for inspection and cleaning.
28. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to inspect sump, sand traps, grease traps or interceptor
to ensure compliance with this bylaw.
29. In the event that a consumer who is required to have a sump, sand trap, grease trap or interceptor fails
or refuses to install a grease trap or to allow an inspection of a grease trap, the Chief Administrative
Officer is authorized to immediately without notice to shut off the supply of water to the premises
until the consumer has:
(a) complied with this bylaw; and
(b) has paid the Village the fee for reinstatement of service as designated in the Schedule of the
Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw.
CONNECTIONS
30. No person, other than an employee of the Village or individual authorized by the Village, shall
construct a lateral connection.
31. The minimum inside diameter of a new water service connection shall be nineteen (19) millimeters.
The size of the service connection for any premises must be approved by the Village.
32. The minimum inside diameter of a new sewer service connection shall be one hundred (100)
millimeters. The size of the service connection for any premises must be approved by the Village.
33. Any person who wants to apply for a new sewer or water service connection from the Village main to
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the property line shall apply in writing to the Village on a form supplied by the Village as per
Schedule 'A', attached to and forming part of this bylaw, for that purpose, not less than fifteen (15)
working days prior to requiring the service. Unless the Village otherwise approves, there shall be no
more than one connection to any property.
34. Due to frozen ground, unless otherwise approved by the Village, laterals will not be installed after
October 15th and before July 1st.
35. All sewer and water service connections must be made under the supervision of the Chief
Administrative Officer.
36. The cost of all sewer and water service and lateral connections will be borne by the applicant for
such connection, including:
(a) the administration fee for the connection;
(b) the cost of installing a new water lateral and a new sewer lateral;
(c) the cost of installing a new water service and a new sewer service;
(d) all other associated costs, including excavating and returning any public property to its
original condition.
37. An applicant may petition the Village to undertake the connection and installation works in sections
37 as a local improvement pursuant to section 267 of the Municipal Act. Without limiting Council's
discretion under the Municipal Act, the anticipated local improvement bylaw may include the
following terms:
(a) interest on the cost of the local improvement may be charged at the CIBC Bank prime fee
plus one percent (1%); and
(b) payment term may not exceed a term of twenty (20) years.
38. An application for a temporary water service connection shall be made in the manner prescribed in
section 34. The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of the fees and charges as set out in the
appropriate Schedule of the Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw.
39. A consumer who wishes to have the water utility turned off shall pay a fee as set out in the fees and
charges of the appropriate Schedule of the Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw. Schedule "B"
attached to this Bylaw must be completed prior to work commencing.
40. A person who wishes to have water turned on shall pay a fee as set out in the fees and charges in the
appropriate Schedule of Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw and shall be subject to all requirements
under this bylaw at the time of reconnection. Schedule "B" attached to this Bylaw must be completed
prior to work commencing.
INTERRUPTION
41. If a consumer requests the Village to investigate an interruption of sewer or water supply to the
property and the Village determines that the investigation requires the opening up or excavating of
any private or public property (including highway or street), the consumer shall deliver to the Village
a work order in the prescribed form as per Schedule 'C', attached to and forming part of this bylaw.
If, following the investigation, the Village determines that the interruption was caused by a defect in
the water or sewer service or was a result of misuse or negligence on the part of the consumer, the
consumer will be responsible for all costs associated with the investigation (including the cost of
excavation and reconstruction of private and public property).
42. A consumer will be fully responsible for all costs of thawing if the water service or a private service
is frozen due to misuse or negligence on the part of the consumer, or for any other reason, except as a
result of a frozen main, or an interruption in the supply of water through the main by the Village.
43. A consumer will be fully responsible for all costs of thawing or clearing any obstruction in a sewer
system if the sewer service or private service is frozen or obstructed due to grease, dirt or improper
use of the fixtures within the premises, or as a result of misuse or negligence on the part of the
consumer, or for any other reason, except as a result of frozen main, an obstruction of the main, or
interruption of the sewer service by the Village.
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44. If a consumer requests the Village to thaw a water or sewer service or plumbing system, the consumer
shall deliver to the Village a signed acknowledgment, recognizing that thawing may be inherently
dangerous to property including the service or plumbing system and may cause damage to electrical
systems or the outbreak of fire, and waiving any claim against the Village for any such damage
whatsoever
45. Where a consumer installs a recirculation pump, the consumer will be fully responsible for such
pump and all associated maintenance and operating costs.
APPLICATIONS
46. Application for initial water supply and sewer lateral connection shall be made in writing to the
Village upon the form supplied by the Village as per Schedule 'A' of this bylaw, for that purpose.
SEPTAGE RECEIVING STATION
47. The Septage Receiving Facility is only available for commercial and institutional uses.
48. When no other wastewater facility is available, the Village may authorize private individuals to use
the Septage Receiving Facility. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to approve the use of
the Septage Receiving Facility.
49. Applicants for the use of the Septage Receiving Facility must execute a Septage Receiving Station
Application as per Schedule "B" prior to using the facility.
50. Applicants must have $2,000,000 commercial liability insurance and provide proof of insurance with
their application and then on an annual basis on the anniversary date of their application.
BULK WATER FILLING STATION
51. The Bulk Water Filling Station is available for tourist, residential and commercial use.
52. The Water and Sewer Utility Fee Schedule will identify separate rates for: commercial users,
residences within the municipal boundaries, and residences outside of the municipal boundaries.
53. Residential and Commercial users will require cards in order to use the station and must execute a
Bulk Water Fill Application as per Schedule "E" and pay a refundable deposit to receive a bulk water
fill card.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION
54. A consumer shall install a backflow prevention device approved by the Village if the Village requires
such device, or if a health hazard or nuisance may exist in the event of backflow or back pressure.
55. A consumer shall have a backflow prevention device inspected and certified by a qualified inspector.
WATER USE RESTRICTION
56. In the event of a water supply shortage, due to any reason whatsoever, the Chief Administrative
Officer is authorized to issue an order prohibiting, restricting or limiting the use of water by any or all
consumers. The order may limit or prohibit sprinkling; washing of cars, decks, house facias and
roofs; and, any other use which is not personal consumption. Such order shall be sufficiently given if
delivered in writing to the affected consumers or posted on Village Bulletin Boards.
57. No person shall contravene an order issued pursuant to section 57.
CHARGES
58. A person shall pay all fees for water and sewer utility, in the amounts set out in the appropriate
Schedule of the Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw.
59. A combined account shall be rendered in respect of each water and sewer utility.
60. Where any fee is designated by reference to a certain time, the fee for a lesser period of time shall be
calculated to the beginning of the month in which a utility is connected and to the end of the month in
which the utility is disconnected. Notice in writing must be given to the Village within thirty (30)
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days of any changes which are made to the property which would increase or decrease the water and /
or sewer utility usage.
61. The water supply to any person who fails to pay their account within thirty (30) days after the due
date may be shut off without notice and all costs incurred shall be the responsibility of the person.
62. The annual flat fee water and sewer fees are due and payable September 30th of the current year.
63. Metered fees are due and payable forty (40) days after invoicing.
64. Septage fees are due and payable forty (40) days after invoicing
65. An applicant for a use of a fire hydrant shall pay the fee specified in the appropriate Schedule of
consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw.
66. All late payments will be subject to a penalty of 2% per month.
67. The remedies for non-payment of fees provided in this bylaw are in addition to any other remedies
available to the Village at law.
PENALTIES
68. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who causes, suffers, or permits any
act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who
neglects or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this bylaw, is
liable on summary conviction to:
(a) a fine not exceeding $10,000;
(b) a fine not exceeding $2,500 for each day the violation continues;
(c) imprisonment for not more than one (1) year; or
(d) all of the above.
69. Where there is an offence that continues for more than one day, each day that a contravention of the
provisions of this Bylaw exists, is caused or is permitted to continue, shall constitute a separate
offence against the Bylaw.
70. All fines imposed as a result of a default under this Bylaw, and not paid when required by a Court,
will be charged against real property pursuant to Section 249 and 344 of the Yukon Municipal Act.
71. Nothing in this section affects any other right or remedy of the Village in respect of any violation of
any provision of this Bylaw.
SEVERABILITY
72. If any section, subsection, clause, sub-clause, phrase or other part, of this bylaw is for any reason to
be held invalid, void or ineffective by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the part in
question is to be severed from the rest of this bylaw and that does not affect the validity of the
remainder of this bylaw, which is to be interpreted and applied as if this bylaw had been enacted
without the severed part.
73. The schedules annexed to this bylaw are an integral part of this bylaw.
74. Words importing the singular number include the plural and vice versa.
METERING AND RECIRCULATION PUMPS
75. A discussion of metering and recirculation pumps will be prepared by August 31, 2020.
REPEAL
The following Bylaw is hereby repealed:
Bylaw 108 - 97 Water and Sewer Bylaw
ENACTMENT
This bylaw shall come into full force and effect upon the final passing thereof.
Bylaw #349-19 as amended Bylaw #376-20
Read a first time this 4th day of December 2019.
Read a second time this 4th day of December 2019.
Read a third time and finally adopted this 11th day of December, 2019.
___________________________________ __________________________________
Thomas Eckervogt
Dan Rodin
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
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Schedule "A"
Application for Water and Sewer Lateral Connections
Applicant and Property Owner's Name: ________________________________________________
Billing Address:
________________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):
______________________
Email: _____________________________
Property:
Block ________ Lot ________
Subdivision _________________________
Proposed Installation Date(s):
_______________________________________________________
Terms and Conditions
The Village may not possess detailed records of the mains which will service your property.
The cost of the installation of the laterals which connect the mains to the service that will be
installed on your property are dependent on several variables some of which are:
- Cost of length of the lateral pipes which run from the utility mains to the property
line;
- Cost of inspection chamber;
- Cost of the valves and associated fittings; and,
- The excavation and backfill costs which are dependent on the length and depth of the
excavation.
The below estimates provided by the Village are not quotes and should be used for guidance
only.
I, the above-noted applicant and property owner, request that my property be connected to
the Village of Haines Junction Water and Sewer Utility, I agree to pay all costs associated with
making the required connections, and I agree to the above terms and conditions.
____________________________
___________________________
Signature
Witness
____________________________
____________________________
Date
Date
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Water and Sewer Bylaw Schedule "A"
Estimate - To be completed by the Village
Based on the information that the municipality possesses we believe that the cost of pipes
and fittings will be approximately: $_______________________
We believe the depth and length of the excavation will be approximately
Length ______________
Deepest Depth ____________
Based on this estimate we believe the equipment time, labour and bedding material will be
approximately $___________________
These estimates are not quotes and should be used for guidance only.
_________________________________
________________________
Public Works Manager or Designate
Date
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Schedule "B"
Application for Utility Service Turn Off / Turn On
Applicant and Property Owner's Name: ________________________________________________
Billing Address:
________________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):
______________________
Email: _____________________________
Property:
Block ________ Lot ________
Subdivision _________________________
Proposed Date of Service Change:
________________________________________________
I, the above-noted applicant and property owner, request that the water service at my property be:
Turned On
Turned Off until ____________________(estimated date)
My water line is protected with the following type of frost protection:
Thaw Line Transformer
Recirculation Pump
Bleeder
Terms and Conditions
This application is only valid for properties with an approved water and sewer lateral connection.
The property owner or designate must be at the property for the utility service to be turned on or off.
The property owner is responsible for any fees for the utility service change as outlined in the appropriate
Schedule of the Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw.
Water and sewer fees shall be calculated to the beginning of the month in which a utility is turned on and
to the end of the month in which the utility is turned off.
The Village cannot guarantee that the utility service change will take place on the requested date.
The Village will not physically turn off water at properties using recirculation systems or bleeders, or at
properties where no shut-off valve is installed. If you have requested that your water be turned off, your
account will not be charged if you do not consume any water. Charges will automatically resume for the
above-estimated date unless you notify the Village in writing of a change or unless the Village determines
that water consumption has resumed prior to that date.
Property owners are solely responsible for ensuring that their water service lines do not freeze.
I, the above-noted applicant and property owner, request that water service to my property be turned on
/ turned off. I agree to pay all associated fees, and I agree to the above terms and conditions.
____________________________
___________________________
Signature
Witness
____________________________
____________________________
Date
Date
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Schedule "C"
Village of Haines Junction Water & Sewer Work Order
Applicant and Property Owner's Name: ________________________________________________
Billing Address:
________________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):
______________________
Email: _____________________________
Property:
Block ________ Lot ________
Subdivision _________________________
Terms and Conditions
I understand that I am responsible for any blockages that occur between my property line and
building, and I agree to pay all costs associated with the repair.
The Village is responsible for any blockages between the water/sewer main and the property
line unless investigation of the blockage shows that the blockage is the responsibility of the
property owner.
I, the above-noted applicant and property owner, request that the repairs required to resolve
the water / sewer issue at my property be performed by the Village of Haines Junction, and I
agree with the above terms and conditions.
____________________________
___________________________
Signature
Witness
____________________________
____________________________
Date
Date
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Village of Haines Junction Water & Sewer Work Order
Except from Water and Sewer Bylaw
1.
If a consumer requests the Village to investigate an interruption of sewer or
water supply to the property and the Village determines that the investigation requires the
opening up or excavating of any public property (including highway or street), the consumer
shall deliver to the Village a work order in the prescribed form as per Schedule 'C', attached
to and forming part of this bylaw. If, following the investigation, the Village determines that
the interruption was caused by a defect in the water or sewer service or was a result of
misuse or negligence on the part of the consumer, the consumer will be responsible for all
costs associated with the investigation (including the cost of excavation and reconstruction
of private and public property).
2.
A consumer will be fully responsible for all costs of thawing if the water service
or a private service is frozen due to misuse or negligence on the part of the consumer, or for
any other reason, except as a result of a frozen main, or an interruption in the supply of
water through the main by the Village.
3.
A consumer will be fully responsible for all costs of thawing or clearing any
obstruction in a sewer system if the sewer service or private service is frozen or obstructed
due to grease, dirt or improper use of the fixtures within the premises, or as a result of
misuse or negligence on the part of the consumer, or for any other reason, except as a result
of frozen main, an obstruction of the main, or interruption of the sewer service by the
Village.
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Schedule "D"
Village of Haines Junction
Septage Receiving Station (SRS) Application
Company Name: ________________________________________________________
Company Contact: _______________________________________________________
Billing Address: __________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________ Email:__________________________________
Access # ________________ PIN #_____________ Licence Plate #___________________
Terms and Conditions
The Septage Receiving Station (SRS) is solely for the disposal of organic wastewater.
Only effluent with a pH level between 6 and 9.5 and a hydrocarbon level below 5 ppm will be
accepted. If the levels do not remain within these ranges, the SRS will automatically shut off and
a Village Operator will be called to assist.
In the case of a blockage, the SRS may shut off and a Village Operator called to assist.
Should the SRS automatically shut off, DO NOT attempt to restart the SRS or dispose of the
remaining effluent down the spill grate.
You will be responsible for all costs associated with callouts, damage and environmental clean-
ups as determined by the Village, plus an administrative fee. You will also be held fully liable for
any contravention to environmental legislation currently in place.
Applicants must have $2,000,000.00 commercial liability insurance and provide proof of
insurance with their application and then on an annual basis on the anniversary date of their
application.
This station is under video surveillance.
Should you require assistance, please call Public Works at 634-5316.
The Village is authorised to suspend or deny access to the SRS
for non-compliance with any of the above terms and conditions.
Charges and Fees (invoiced quarterly or as required)
Charge per load (Commercial)
As per Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw #343-19
After-hours callouts
Costs incurred plus 10% administration fee
Equipment damage
Costs incurred plus 10% administration fee
Breach of terms and conditions
Costs incurred plus 10% administration fee
I agree to the above terms and conditions:
___________________________________________ ______________________________
Authorized Signature Date
Bylaw #349-19 as amended Bylaw #376-20
Schedule "E"
Village of Haines Junction
Bulk Water Fill Application
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Billing Address: __________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________
Email:_____________________________________
Computrol Card # ___________________________Account #______________________
Use:
Residential
Commercial
Other __________________
Terms and Conditions
It is not permitted to use water from the truck fill station for commercial-scale road operations,
sewer flushing, dust control or any other non-personal use which does not require
potable/treated water.
Bulk water customers requiring water for these uses are encouraged to acquire it from the
Dezadeash River or another untreated water source, up to a maximum of 100m3 per day or as
otherwise approved through permit by Environment Yukon.
The user accepts full responsibility for the use of the above noted water card number and will
notify the Village of Haines Junction office within 24 hours if this card is lost or stolen.
The Village is authorised to suspend or cancel any water card for non-compliance with the
above terms and conditions.
To access the bulk water fill station, you will require a food-grade or kanaflex 2" hose with a
female camlock fitting.
Charges and Fees
Refundable card deposit
$20.00
Consumption Rates:
Billed quarterly as per Consolidated Municipal Fees Bylaw #343-19
I agree to the above terms and conditions:
___________________________________________ ______________________________
Signature Date