Single-Family Homes without Irrigation Systems
Apartments, Townhouses & Condominiums with Individual Water Meters

• Schedule for Installation
  Existing homes - Installation occurs when the water meter outside is replaced. Meter replacement typically occurs every 10 years or 1 million gallons. The Town will hire contractors for installation, which requires cutting off water for about two hours. Homeowners receive four notices about when the work will occur (six months, three months, five to seven days, and two days in advance).
  New homes - Installation is required as part of construction.
• Expense to Property Owner
  There is no charge for back flow prevention assembly. However, the Town recommends that water customers protect their pipes against pressure buildup by having a licensed plumber install an expansion tank on the hot water heater or a toilet. Cost estimates are $35 - $40 for materials only and about $125 with installation. The Town will provide the required plumbing permit and inspection at no charge.
• Responsibilities Afterward
  No annual testing required is required.

• Schedule for Installation
  The Town will give property owners four months after notification to arrange for a licensed plumber to install the proper device. Notification will occur on a staggered schedule during 2004.
• Expense to Property Owner
  The cost to property owner depends on the size, type and location of the back flow prevention device. See technical specifications for various back flow prevention devices and the type of business for which each is required. See a chart of typical costs for non-residential water customers.
• Responsibilities Afterward
  The property owner is responsible for arranging inspection upon installation and for annual inspections thereafter.