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CMP Part 4C. Water Supply <br /> extension. <br /> 5. New urban developments will be served by developer-installed mains. Municipal <br /> water mains may be extended within the boundaries of the urban area to serve new <br /> development on vacant properties provided the development occurs at the established <br /> zoned density,the development does not overburden or exceed the design capacity of the <br /> existing system,and the developer pays and finances the entire cost of the project. <br /> 6. The city will operate and maintain the municipal water system. To assure cost <br /> effectiveness and quality control, the City will own, operate and maintain the entire <br /> municipal water system of mains and laterals up to and including the curb stop on each <br /> property. Each property owner must purchase a meter from the City and install it in <br /> an approved manner and location. <br /> 7. All water serviced properties must be connected. No new well or well repair permits <br /> will be issued where municipal water service is available.Existing operable wells may <br /> be used provided the water is potable and the well conforms to MHD requirements. <br /> Individual connections will be required for each separate residence and/or place of <br /> business. <br /> 8. Water service construction will conform to state codes. Installation of new building <br /> service lines, connection stubs, or water mains shall be by licensed plumbing <br /> contractors, and installation or repair of wells shall be by licensed well drillers; all <br /> construction shall utilize materials and methods approved by the Minnesota State <br /> Board of Health. <br /> 9. The City will endeavor to meet the MnDNRs Conservation Objectives. <br /> FUTURE WATER SYSTEM <br /> Orono's plan for future water facilities includes upgrades to existing local water facilities. <br /> Future Water System Improvements <br /> The City's focus on future water system needs will be on a limited number of extensions <br /> to service new developments within the existing urban area and maintenance of the existing <br /> system. <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2020-2040 Part 4C, Page 30 <br />