2022-839 FILE ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 839
An ordinance amending various portions of Article 40 of the Code of General
Ordinances, with penalties and other relief for violations thereof as set forth
in JGO 40-544.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Sections 40-26.5 (a), (c), (d), and (e) of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Janesville are hereby amended to read as follows:
40-26.5. Replacement of lead service pipes; exception.
(a) Purpose. Lead service lines and Iron service lines once downstream of a Lead service line have the
potential to leach lead into drinking water. Disturbing or reconnecting to an existing lead service line
may increase lead levels in drinking water. Elevated lead levels in drinking water have been
determined to cause health problems in young children, pregnant women and their unborn children,
and are also potentially harmful to adults. The Common Council, therefore, find it in the public
interest to establish a comprehensive program for removing and replacing lead service lines and Iron
service lines once downstream of a Lead service line within and connected to the City's water distribution
system.
(c) Definitions. This section shall be interpreted so that the intent and purpose described may be
accomplished. Words and phrases shall be understood according to common meanings unless the
contrary is clearly indicated. Definitions of terms used in this section are listed below:
(8) Private lead or iron service line or private LSL. A private service line constructed of lead or
Iron.
(15) Utility lead service line or utility LSL. A utility service line constructed of lead or Iron.
(d) Lead service line replacement requirement.
(1) As provided in this section, all existing lead service lines(LSLs)and Iron service lines once
downstream of a Lead service line which are part of or connected to the distribution system
shall be replaced with water service lines constructed of materials approved by the City.
(2) Where both a utility service line and a connected private service line are constructed of lead
or Iron, the replacement of both sides of the water service line shall be completed at the same
time following the process set out in Subsection (f).
(3) Where a private lead service line is not connected to a utility service line constructed of lead
or Iron, the replacement of the private LSL shall be completed under a schedule established
by the utility.
(e) Identification of private lead service lines.
(4) If the utility confirms that a private service line is constructed of lead or Iron, the utility will
notify the property owner of the requirement to replace the private lead or Iron service line
following the steps
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, or portion of this Ordinance is for
any reason determined to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a court of competent
jurisdiction, that section, subsection, paragraph, or portion shall be deemed severable and shall not
affect the validity of the remaining sections, subsections, paragraphs, or portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication
as provided by law.
ADOPTED: April 25, 2 22 Motion by: Williams
APPRO Second by: Miller
Mark . F eitag, City Manager Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
ATTEST: Benson X
r/, Burdick X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
Jackson X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marklein X
Wald K z ttorne Marshick X
Y Y y
Miller X
Proposed by: Utility Director
Prepared by: Utility Director Williams X