The supply of water through any service may be turned off and the contract therefor terminated by the Division of Water for the following reasons, after an effort has been made by the Division of Water to notify the customer that the water service to the subject premises is being discontinued.
(a) For willful and malicious waste of water.
(b) For failure to promptly repair leaking customer branch after notice from the Division of Water to do so. A three (3) day notice will be given as a maximum time limit.
(c) For the use of water on any premises other than that recorded in the application, except as may herein otherwise be provided for.
(d) For cross-connection or interconnection with any other supply of water when not approved by the Division of Water. This includes installation of pipe and fixtures such that a possibility of back-siphonage or backflow, in the opinion of the Director of Utilities or his designated representative, exists. Example: Irrigation System
(e) For molesting, manipulation, or operation of any service pipe, meter, curb stop, corporation stop, or any other appurtenance, or the seal on any appurtenance.
(f) For nonpayment of water bills, or other charges assessed under the terms of these rules and regulations.
(g) For failure to provide reasonable and safe entrance to premises for the purpose of reading, inspection, installation, maintenance or removal of meter, and inspection of piping.
(h) For making any additions or alterations in or about the customer's branch without notice thereof being previously given to and permission obtained, in writing, from the Director of the Division of Water.
(i) For failure to pay the water bill at any location for which a customer has a valid contract, or the water bill at any property for which a customer has guaranteed payment therefore.
(j) For failure of a water user to execute a proper contract for a supply of water.
(k) Water to vacant property may be turned off by the Division of Water and the meter removed as soon as such vacancy becomes known, unless otherwise arranged for beforehand, and the contract terminated if, in the opinion of the Division of Water, damage may be caused to building or contents.
(1) When a building or premises receiving temporary service has been completed to the extent that a meter could be reasonably protected and has not been installed.
(Ord. 175-22. Passed 10-3-22.)