developer policy manual - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

DEVELOPERS’ PROCEDURES
CHAPTER TWO
of the minimum REU’s allowed by specific meter size or the calculated
demand REU’s.
2.5.9 MULTI-UNIT BUILDINGS WITH COMMON SERVICE LINES:
All multi-unit buildings where multiple units share a common sewer
service line will be provided Sewer Service Line Maintenance for a
monthly fee.
2.6 PUMP STATIONS ACCEPTABLE TO THE AUTHORITY
The Authority has approved submersible, non-clog pumps for all subdivision or
large-scale commercial applications. Grinder pump stations may be approved
for smaller applications. Grinder pump stations will be evaluated on a case-bycase
basis and, if approved, shall conform to all Authority standards. See the
Authority’s Sewer Specifications for a more detailed discussion of requirements
for all types of pump stations.
Pump stations serving residential and commercial developments, subdivisions
and multifamily complexes, shall be located on a site dedicated to the Authority.
The site shall be accessible to Authority personnel 24-hours per day. All other
pump stations shall be sited adjacent to the road right-of-way where the receiving
force main is located if the Authority is to operate and maintain the facility. The
length of force main installed on private property shall be minimized. The
Authority will assume operation and maintenance of force mains from the pump
station to the main. Easements will be granted the Authority for all portions of
lines on private property.
2.7 BACKFLOW PREVENTION SERVICE AGREEMENT AND EASEMENT
2.7.1 Each owner/developer requesting water service through a connection
requiring a backflow prevention device shall complete and execute a Cross
Connection Prevention Service Agreement and Easement (See Appendix
10). The easement enables the Authority to conduct a required annual
inspection and perform needed maintenance.
The service agreement and easement shall bind the grantor and all
successors so long as a testable backflow prevention device is required.
2.8 ALTERNATIVE EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
2.8.1 It is the policy of the Authority to require new development projects
including or associated with golf courses or other open space or natural
areas which the Authority judges to be economically feasible for treated
effluent disposal to enter into agreement with the Authority to dispose of
Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority July 2009 Developers’ Procedures
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