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The governing body may order a reduction in the use of water or shut off the water on any premises in the event of a water shortage due to fire or other good and sufficient cause. The municipality shall not be liable for any damages caused by shutting off the supply of water of any consumer while the system or any part thereof is undergoing repairs or when there is a shortage of water due to circumstances over which the municipality has no control.
(Prior Code, § 3-112)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-537
All hydrants for the purpose of extinguishing fires are hereby declared to be public hydrants, and it shall be unlawful for any person other than members of the Municipal Fire Department under the orders of the Fire Chief or members of the Water Department to open or attempt to open any of the hydrants and draw water from the same, or in any manner to interfere with the hydrants.
(Prior Code, § 3-113) Penalty, see § 10.99
It shall be unlawful for any person to pollute or attempt to pollute any stream or source of water for the supply of the Municipal Water Department.
(Prior Code, § 3-114) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-526
All persons within 300 feet of a water main shall be required, upon notice by the governing body, to hook-up with the municipal water system.
(Prior Code, § 3-115) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-537
Contracts for water service are not transferable. Any person wishing to change from one location to another shall make a new application and sign a new contract. If any consumer shall move from the premises where service is furnished, or if said premises is destroyed by fire or other casualty, he or she shall at once inform the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer who shall cause the water service to be shut off at said premises. If the consumer should fail to give such notice, he or she shall be charged for all water used on said premises until the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer is otherwise advised of such circumstances.
(Prior Code, § 3-116)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-537
The governing body or its designated representative shall have free access, at any reasonable time, to all parts of each premises and building to, or in which, water is delivered for the purpose of examining the pipes, fixtures and other portions of the system to ascertain whether there is any disrepair or unnecessary waste of water.
(Prior Code, § 3-117)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-537
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