8-2-13: WASTING OF WATER:
Water shall not be wasted due to defective or leaking faucets, toilets, urinals, other fixtures or faulty valves, nor shall lawn hoses or sprinklers be permitted to flow so that excess water flows into the streets and gutters, or using water during hours other than those designated. After a written warning of such violation, the city shall have the authority to order a water meter to be installed on the property at the cost of the owner, or, that water be shut off from the premises until such time as a meter is installed. (1962 Code § 2-1-13)