§ 51.18 SERVICE CONNECTION.
   (A)   No connection to a water main shall be made without a tap-in permit being issued by city administration. A 48-hour notice must be given to city administration at the Municipal Building before a tap is made.
   (B)   All such connections shall be made by a State of Illinois licensed plumber and under the supervision of city personnel.
   (C)   Before connection is made with the water distribution system, the premises to be served must be equipped with a meter properly installed, as referred to in § 51.31. Henceforth, water meters that serve more than 1 dwelling unit shall be prohibited in the city water system. No installation shall be covered or backfilled until it has been inspected by city personnel and found to be satisfactory.
   (D)   Anyone seeking water service shall be required to hook onto the nearest water main, as approved by city personnel and at the applicant’s own expense.
(Am. Ord. 2023-07, passed 1-23-2023)