Provision of adequate supply. The developer shall make an adequate supply of water available to each property within the development, with the supply subject to the approval of the Board, Township Engineer and the Township Health Department. Subdivisions shall be connected to an existing public water supply system if: a) the property is located within the proposed service area for same pursuant to the Township Master Plan or other official document, and b) public service is available within a reasonable distance. If public service is not available, or is not available within a reasonable distance, the Board may nonetheless require the installation of water mains for the future provision of water, or alternatively, payment in lieu of installation, if the property is located within the proposed service area indicated in the Master Plan or other official document.

Looped system. Distribution mains shall be connected into loops so that the supply may be brought to the consumer from more than one direction. Dead ends shall not be permitted without permission of the Township, and if permission is granted, a hydrant shall be placed at the end.

Pipe size. Water mains shall be a minimum diameter of six inches unless another size is required as determined by the Township Water Department.

Fire protection facilities. Fire protection facilities shall be provided for any development connected to a public water system. Hydrants shall be installed and connected in locations approved by the Township. Hydrants shall be spaced so that each residence shall be within 500 feet of a hydrant. Hydrants shall be of a type and color approved by the Township Water Department.

Water cisterns for fire protection purposes shall be required for all developments not connected to a public water system. Where water cisterns are required, they shall be a minimum of 15,000 gallons capacity, located within a maximum distance of 2,000 feet from any building construction (as measured along streets and driveways), be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, and meet or exceed the engineering design and construction standards as specified in engineering drawing "Standard Detail For Fiberglass Water Storage Tank," prepared by Lisa Z. Ryden, Township Engineer, dated April 7, 1998, or any succeeding drawings specifically for this purpose.

In appropriate circumstances, additional fire protection facilities or payment in lieu of installation, may be required by the Board even if connection to a public water system is proposed, if in the opinion of the Board and the Rockaway Township Fire Chief, same are necessary to provide adequate fire protection.

Easements. No water line shall be placed on private property unless the owner of the land is to own or operate the pipe, or an easement deeded to the Township is obtained. All easements shall be unrestricted, and shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide or wider as circumstances warrant.