Section
Water Regulations Generally
51.01 Definitions
51.02 Service connections
51.03 Meter installation charges
51.04 Regulations
51.05 Turning on water service
51.06 Water meters
51.07 Meter location
51.08 Access to meters
51.09 Reimbursement for damage
51.10 Meter failure
51.11 Inaccurate meters
51.12 Accuracy required
51.13 Bill adjustment
51.14 Injury to facilities
51.15 Cross-connections
51.16 Protection of city wells and water system
Groundwater Wells; Regulation and Restriction
51.30 Definitions
51.31 Water well restricted zone
51.32 Wells affecting contaminated groundwater
51.33 Nonconforming wells
51.34 Exceptions
51.35 Notification of intent to amend or repeal
51.36 Effective date
51.99 Penalty
Appendix A: Restricted Groundwater Use Map
WATER REGULATIONS GENERALLY
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CITY WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. All mains, connections, pipes, meters, hydrants, and appurtenances connected with or served by the City Water System.
DEPARTMENT. The Water Department of the city.
SERVICE CONNECTION. A connection serving a single water customer, consisting of one connection, one curb stop, and one meter.
SUPERINTENDENT. The City Manager or his or her authorized representative.
WATER CONNECTION. The part of the City Water Distribution System connecting the water main with the premises served.
WATER MAIN. The part of the City Water Distribution System located within easement lines or streets designed to supply more than one water connection.
WATER TAP. The connection of the water service to the water main.
(1993 Code, § 51.01)
Application for water connections shall be made to the Department on forms prescribed and furnished by it. The Department may refuse to authorize a larger service pipe than reasonably required by the premises served. Water connections and water meters shall be installed in accordance with rules and regulations of the Department and upon payment of a water tap fee, a service connection fee, and a meter installation charge where meters are required. The fees so charged shall be as specified by resolution of the City Commission.
(1993 Code, § 51.02)
Meters will be installed and charges made therefor on the basis of time and material. All meters and water connections shall be the property of the city. Connection fees and meter installation charges shall not be less than the cost of materials, installation, and overhead attributable to the installations.
(1993 Code, § 51.03)
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