A.5.1.6 Water and Sewer

A. Public water and sewerage facilities are generally required for multifamily projects. Lack of public water and sewer service is an indicator of the local jurisdiction’s inability or unwillingness to provide such services and in most cases is a bar to new development. Construction of private water and sewer facilities may be considered only when such services can be provided at reasonable rates including consideration of long-term capital needs and when such facilities are supported and supervised by state or local authorities with jurisdiction. Existing properties relying on private water and sewer facilities must meet the same test of reasonable cost including long-term capital needs and local government support and supervision.

B. Water and/or sewerage facilities must:

1. Provide a sufficient supply of water with adequate pressure and satisfactory purification, antibacterial and chemical qualities approvable by municipality; and

2. Provide a sanitary waste system with adequate collection, treatment and final disposal of domestic waste that requires minimum maintenance and will not endanger the public health.