(A) No person other than an authorized employee of the city shall turn on or off any service connection without the written permission of the city.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the following:
(1) Damage or destroy any portion of the water system;
(2) To do anything which will in any way contaminate the water system; or
(3) To connect any pipe to the water system or take or run any water from the lines of the system without complying with all provisions of this chapter.
(C) The city may stop service to any customer at any time for any reason. The city shall give reasonable notice except during emergencies and caused by the failure of a customer to receive public water for any reason, including the shutting off of the supply by the city, nor shall the city be liable for any damage caused by any change in the pressure of public water delivered to any customer.
(D) If the service line from the curb stop to the meter is found to the deteriorated or leaking, the city may condemn or discontinue the service to the premises and require that the same be repaired or replaced as directed by the city and at the expense of the customer.
(E) No person, except an authorized employee of the city in the performance of his or her duties, shall uncover or tamper with any portion of the water systems. Any person responsible for any injury or damage to the water system shall reimburse the city therefor and for the loss of water caused thereby and shall be responsible for any damage caused by escaping water.
(F) Should it become necessary to shut off water from any section of the water system because of any accident or for the purpose of making repairs or extensions, the city will endeavor to give timely notice to the customers affected thereby and will, so far as practical, use reasonable efforts to prevent inconvenience and damage arising from any such causes, but the failure of a customer to receive notice shall not render the city responsible or liable in damage for any inconvenience, injury or loss which may result therefrom.
(Ord. 128, passed 12-20-1984) Penalty, see § 51.99