If the Director finds that a customer's system poses a clear and immediate hazard to the city's water system as a result of a violation of any relevant federal, state or local law or ordinance, and the hazardous, condition is not immediately abated, the Director may authorize the Public Works staff to initiate the procedure for the immediate termination of a customer's water service. The conditions that can create a basis for the immediate termination of service shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(A) The presence of a direct or indirect connection between a potable water system and a sewer system;
(B) The presence of an unprotected direct or indirect connection between a potable water system and a system or equipment containing toxic chemicals or sewage;
(C) The presence of an unprotected direct or indirect connection between a potable water system and an auxiliary water system;
(D) The presence of an unprotected connection between a potable water system and a non-potable, non-pressure system;
(E) The refusal to install an approved backflow prevention assembly within the timeframe specified by the Director or law;
(F) The refusal to test a backflow prevention assembly within the timeframe specified by the Director or law;
(G) The refusal to repair or replace a faulty backflow prevention assembly;
(H) The refusal to correct a violation; or
(I) Any other situation that presents an immediate health and safety hazard to the city's water system.
(Ord. 1299, passed 8-19-20)