(A) A deposit of cash, sufficient to pay one month’s water bill, shall be made with each application, this sum to be retained by the city to insure the payment of all bills until all such bills have been paid. When service to the applicant is discontinued permanently, this deposit, less any amount still due to the city for water service, shall be refunded without interest.
(B) Where an applicant for water service is the owner of the premises to be served no such sum shall be required.
(1977 Code, § 3-7-8) Penalty, see § 53.99