Proper materials, construction and maintenance should minimize the potential for leakage from connections. However, deterioration or accidents may cause leaks. Leakage from connections shall be subject to immediate repair. The water utility is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service to a connection in the event that the leakage from said connection is, in the opinion of the water utility, causing unacceptable detriment to the water utility or the customer fails to repair less serious leakage from connections within 24 hours of a written request by the water utility.
(Ord. 19-97, passed 12-22-1997)