Coordinated Water System Plan - Kitsap County Government

Kitsap County May 9, 2005
Coordinated Water System Plan
Regional Supplement 2005 Revision
Exhibit 2-5
ORDINANCE NO. 134
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS
FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS AND
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS, Kitsap County has been designated a Critical Water Supply Service Area (CWSSA)
pursuant to Chapter 70.116 RCW the Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Act, a Water Utility Coordinating Committee (WUCC) has been
established to develop a Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) for the designated area; and
WHEREAS, the WUCC has prepared and adopted Minimum Design Standards to ensure that
water systems developed in the designated area consistent with regional needs; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish procedures for immediate implementation of these
standards;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE KITSAP COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS:
Section 1 - Purpose. The purpose of the Minimum Design Standards is to set a base-level of
utility planning, design, and construction for public water utilities. Uniformity and consistency
in the Standards will enhance reliable service and hydraulic efficiency to consumers as system
interties and/or consolidation of utilities takes place.
Section 2 - Definitions. The following words or terms are defined as follows:
A. Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) - A plan for public water systems within a
Critical Water Supply Service Area (CWSSA) which identifies the present and future
needs of the systems and sets forth means for meeting those needs in the most efficient
manner possible.
B. Critical Water Supply Service Area (CWSSA) - A geographical area which
is characterized by a proliferation of small inadequate water systems or by
water supply problems which threaten the present or future water quality or
reliability of service in such a manner that efficient and orderly development
may best be achieved through coordinated planning by the water utilities in
the area.
C
Existing Water System - Any system or water supply intended or used for
human consumption or other domestic uses including, but not limited to,
source, treatment, storage, transmission and distribution facilities where water
is furnished to any community, number of individuals, or is made available to
Section 2 - Coordinated Water System Plan Process 2-16