No person, except an authorized agent of the Village, or except in the case of fire requiring the use of such water for its extinguishment, shall open or take water from or in any way injure or interfere with any public hydrant, plug, hose, pipe, fountain or stopcock, or do any tending to obstruct the use thereof. (1965 Code, Sec. 37.14; amd. Ord. 2291, 7-19-1999, eff. 8-19-1999)