A. Service of water to a consumer on property found to be in violation of this chapter should be discontinued by the City after written notice of the violation to both the owner and consumer, if different.
1. A violation exists if:
a. Backflow prevention assemblies required by this chapter for control of cross- connections that is not installed, tested, or maintained, as required herein.
b. It is found that a backflow assembly has been removed or bypassed.
c. An unprotected cross-connection exists on the premises.
d. The periodic system inspection required herein has not been conducted.
e. A false report or false information is provided to the City by or on behalf of the owner or consumer with regard to the cross-connection or backflow prevention assembly.
2. Where written notification of a deficiency is provided by the City, and the owner fails to take the required corrective action within ten (10) days after the date of mailing such notice, the City shall immediately discontinue water service unless the City, at the request of the owner, authorizes a longer time for completion. Water service will not be restored until all existing conditions or defects are corrected. In the event that there exists a noncompliance with State or local law or other circumstances which poses a significant health hazard, the City may immediately discontinue water service until compliance is attained or the significant health hazard is removed. (Ord. 271, 8-11-2016)