Water System
TOWN OF KILLINGTON, VERMONT
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF WATER SYSTEM ORDINANCE
On April 28, 2025, the Selectboard of the Town of Killington, Vermont, adopted a Water System Ordinance pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Chapter 59. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973 to inform the public of the adoption of the Water System Ordinance and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove the adoption of this ordinance.
SUMMARY OF WATER SYSTEM ORDINANCE
Purpose: To govern the operation of the Killington Water System and provide a potable water supply and fire protection capacity, permitted by the State of Vermont, under efficiently managed conditions.
Principal Provisions:
Section 1-100 General Provisions
Section 1-101 The Water Commission
Section 1-102 Definitions and Abbreviations
Section 1-103 Connection to the Water System
Section 1-104 Connection Fees/Responsibility
Section 1-105 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance
Section 1-106 Permits For The Construction of Water Service Lines, Extensions, or Additions to the Water System
Section 1-107 Service Lines
Section 1-108 Discontinued Water Service Lines
Section 1-109 Inspections
Section 1-110 Water Meters
Section 1-111 Water Mains and Appurtenances – Operation, Repairs, and Replacement
Section 1-112 Lawn Sprinklers
Section 1-113 Use of Water for Unauthorized Purpose
Section 1-114 Turn-Offs for Repairs or Drought; Notice to Users
Section 1-115 Fire Hydrants
Section 1-116 Tampering, Etc. With Property Belonging to Town
Section 1-117 Water Rates/Billing
Section 1-118 Control of Cross Connections and Backflow
Section 1-119 Other Penalties
Section 1-120 Severability
Appendix A: Construction Specifications and Standard Details
Appendix B: Rates, Special Charges, and Connection Fees
Appendix C: Water Service Allocation & Connection Permit Application
Appendix D: Killington Water System Map
Adoption and Effective Date
FULL TEXT
The full text of the ordinance is available at the Town Clerk’s Office, 2706 River Road, Killington, Vermont and may be examined during regular office hours. The ordinance is also available on the Town Website at www.killingtontown.com under Killington Water System and Town Ordinances.
CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE
Title 24 V.S.A. §1973 grants the citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove ordinance amendments adopted by the Selectboard. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Selectboard or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the amendments signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption of the amendments. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1973, the amended Traffic Ordinance shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption.
PERSON TO CONTACT
Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Abbie Sherman, Director of Public Works, at the Town Manager’s Office located at 2706 River Road, Killington, Vermont, 05751 or by calling 802-712-4243 during regular office hours.
DATE POSTED: May 5, 2025.