A. Authority To Inspect: The Public Works Director, City Engineer, Director of Finance, or any other authorized representative of the city shall have the right, during normal working hours, to enter upon any premises receiving city water service for the purpose of reading, inspecting, testing, checking, repairing, maintaining, or replacing the city’s water meters and water system components, and insuring compliance with the city’s laws and regulations pertaining to water and water services.
The Public Works Director may, without notice, shut off water to any consumer or premises, if the water shall be disposed or used in violation of any law, or if the water bills shall be and remain unpaid for a period of more than six (6) days.
B. Access To Hydrants: It shall be unlawful for any person to place on or about, or near any hydrant, gate valve or stopcock connected with the municipal waterworks system, any rubbish, building material or other substance so as to prevent the free and easy access to such hydrant, gate valve or stopcock at any time. (Ord. 30, 6-23-1914; amd. Ord. 2019-009, 12-10-2019)