8-2-13: ABANDONED CONNECTIONS:

Whenever any connection to the waterworks system is abandoned because the building to which the water connection is made has been abandoned, destroyed or removed, the Superintendent of Public Works may remove the meter and any pipe or connections in the public right-of-way or easement, and cap, plug or otherwise seal the pipe or main. Before taking any such steps, the Superintendent of Public Works shall notify the owner of the real estate if the owner's name and address is known, and shall notify the person shown on the real estate tax records as having paid taxes on the property the last time taxes were paid. Such notice shall be made by mail, at least thirty (30) days before any action is taken under this section. If water is leaking, the Superintendent of Public Works shall take immediate action, and send the notices within three (3) working days of the time action was taken. (Ord. 936, 1-7-1991; amd. 1998 Code)

8-2-14: SERVICE NOT GUARANTEED:

The City does not guarantee the delivery of water through any of its mains and connecting services at any time, except only when its mains, pumping machinery and power service connections are in good working order, and the supply of water is sufficient for the usual demand of its consumers. (Ord. 936, 1-7-1991)

8-2-15: PENALTY:

Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this Code. (1998 Code)

ARTICLE A. WATER SUPPLY WATCH, WARNING OR EMERGENCY

SECTION:

8-2A-1: Purpose

8-2A-2: Definitions

8-2A-3: Classes Of Water Uses

8-2A-4: Water Conservation Program

8-2A-5: Voluntary Conservation Measures

8-2A-6: Mandatory Conservation Measures

8-2A-7: Emergency Water Rates

8-2A-8: Regulations

8-2A-9: Violations, Disconnections And Penalties

8-2A-10: Emergency Termination

8-2A-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this article is to provide for a progressive water supply conservation program, including the declaration of a water supply watch, warning or emergency and the implementation of voluntary and mandatory water conservation measures throughout the city in the event such a watch, warning or emergency is declared by the governing body of the city. (Ord. 1155, 7-21-2014)

8-2A-2: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

CUSTOMER: The customer of record using water for any purpose from the city's water distribution system and for which either a regular charge is made or, in the case of coin sales, a cash charge is made at the site of delivery.

   WASTE OF WATER: Includes, but is not limited to:

   A.   Permitting water to escape down a street, roadway or other surface intended for vehicle driving purposes, and/or any gutter, ditch, or other surface drain; or

   B.   Failure to repair a controllable leak of water due to defective plumbing.

   WATER: Water available to the city of Scott City for treatment by virtue of the city's water rights, water supply, water supply contracts or any treated water introduced by the city into its water distribution system, including water offered for sale at any coin operated site. (Ord. 1155, 7-21-2014)