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(A) It is the policy of city utilities to notify customers prior to termination of service. In certain circumstances, delivery of written notice may be impossible or impractical when balanced against the need to protect the system against waste of water, leaks, contamination, or other hazard.
(B) The utility may direct the temporary turn-off of service to one or more customers where the following conditions exist:
(1) Leaks, breaks, or failure in the mains, services, pumping machinery, or other equipment require a partial or total discontinuance in service; and/or
(2) Instances where contaminates dangerous to health have entered the water system, necessitating a total or partial discontinuance of service.
When service to a customer has been terminated for a default in payment, and the customer has completely paid all arrearages due on the account, including fees associated with the restoration of service as set forth in § 50.083, the utility shall reinstate utility service to the customer as soon as it is practical.
Any person except an industrial user who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount of not less than $100 and not more than $500 for each violation. Each day in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense. Any industrial user who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be fined in an amount of at least $1,000 for each violation. Each day in which such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 2008-4, passed 6-10-2008)