(A) Every property abutting a public water main which is occupied by a dwelling or other water using activity shall be connected to the city water main and whenever it shall appear to the Council that the owner of such property has failed, neglected or refused to make such connection, it may, by resolution, order the work done and the cost thereof assessed against the property.
(B) The Council may, by resolution, waive this mandatory hookup requirement in the case of newly voluntarily annexed areas.
(C) Upon connection to city water service, all private wells on the property shall be plugged in accord with the regulations of the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
(Ord. D-20, passed 10-21-2014)