No person shall misuse or waste water. Any person misusing or wasting water shall be guilty of an infraction. The term
MISUSE or WASTE shall mean the use of water which, to a reasonable person, is clearly in excess of the need or intended purpose. MISUSE or WASTE may also mean the use of water in excess of quantity standards imposed during any water shortage emergency declared by the City Council. In the event of any misuse or waste of water, in addition to criminal prosecution, the Finance Department may install flow restrictors at the premises where misuse or waste has occurred, following procedures established for such installation, which shall include at least one warning notice to the consumer prior to such installation.
('66 Code, § 6-5.10) (Ord. 76-A, passed 12-17-23; Am. Ord. 817-C-S, passed 7-11-91) Penalty, see § 6-5.33