A. In addition to all other lawful measures, the city water superintendent is authorized to disconnect city water system users from the city public water system for violations of this chapter. Except in cases of emergency or where the violation causes an imminent threat to the public water system, the water superintendent will, prior to disconnection, send notice to the property owner by first class mail at the address on record with the county assessor's office at least thirty (30) days prior to disconnection. The notice will explain the violation and the steps necessary to prevent disconnection. The property shall be physically posted with a copy of said thirty (30) day notice and a subsequent five (5) day disconnection notice prior to service termination.
B. An administrative fee, in an amount set by resolution of the city council, will be added to the water bill of each customer sent a thirty (30) day disconnection notice and the five (5) day disconnection notice for violations of this chapter.
C. Irrigation contractors and others providing irrigation blow out services for hire, will be held liable for all damages incurred by the city as a result of improper connection or introduction of air into the customer's domestic service and/or the city water mains. Damages may include, but not be limited to:
1. All labor involved;
2. Equipment expenses;
3. Repairs or replacement of damaged materials and equipment;
4. Volume of water flushed to remove system contamination;
5. Water quality treatment and sampling expenses. (Ord. 3525, 2015)