(A) In the event of unforeseen circumstances or developments or emergency situations, the Superintendent of the town water utility is hereby vested with such authority and discretion as is needed in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare in connection with the operation of the town water utility.
(B) A person shall not institute, permit or maintain any conditions that may jeopardize or threaten the public health and safety with respect to the town water system. The Superintendent, upon hearing of the existence of such conditions, shall order the abatement of those conditions. The order must be in writing, specify the conditions that may jeopardize or threaten the public health and safety, and name the shortest reasonable time for abatement. If a person refuses or neglects to obey an order issued under this provision by the Superintendent, the Town Attorney may, upon receiving the information from the Superintendent, institute proceedings in the courts for enforcement. An order may be enforced by injunction. If the action involves a criminal offense, a law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over the location where the offense occurred shall be so notified for further enforcement.
(Ord. 497, passed 9-17-2007)