No person shall, without authority from the city, tamper with or in any manner manipulate or turn the cutoffs on the water mains forming a part of the water system of the city, nor shall any person tamper with or harm in any manner whatsoever any waterline, main or any appurtenance thereto. No person shall throw or deposit any material or substance in any waterline that will in any manner obstruct the line.
(Prior Code, § 8-30) Penalty, see § 51.99