It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to leave open any faucets or hydrants so as to allow water to be discharged through same, except for legitimate use or to knowingly permit any water pipes or fixtures upon his premises to remain in leaking condition. It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of the Public Works Department to turn off and refuse water to person or persons violating any of the provisions of this section until such time as the person or persons shall pay to the city such amount for the unlawful water as the Superintendent shall after investigation estimate the amount to be.
(Ord. 11.1, passed 7-1-48; Am. Ord. 11.1, passed 9-1-09)