(A) Use of meters. The sale of water to customers shall be through a metered connection to the village system. No person shall take water or permit water to be taken from the village's water distribution system other than through a metered service or as permitted through a metered supply point, except as authorized by the village. No person shall accept water knowing that the water consumption has not been properly registered on a meter.
(B) Bulk sales. The DPW shall provide a metered water point for the filling of water transport vehicles.
(C) Construction. When application is made for a water connection for construction purposes, the DPW shall install an approved water meter for this purpose. The user will pay the village fees for labor and materials and water used.
(D) Resale. Water supplied by the village to any water system or structure is for use of such system or structure by the owners or occupants thereof. Except as authorized by the DPW, the resale, delivery, transmission or supplying of such water to other persons, structures, water services or water systems is forbidden. In the case of noncompliance, the DPW is authorized to shut off the system or structure from the village water mains.
(E) Emergencies. The village may shut off the water supply through the water mains of the village in cases of water main breaks or due to operational requirements or emergencies. When practicable, notice of a shutoff will be given in advance. However, even when notice is not given, neither the village nor its employees shall be liable for any damage that may occur as a result of a shutoff.
(F) Conservation. The DPW shall have the authority to promulgate rules restricting the use of village water in the case of a drought, water shortage or other water emergency. These water shortage rules shall become effective through an emergency proclamation by the Mayor.
(Ord. 2-2009, passed 3-23-2009)