(A) Notwithstanding any provisions of a Plumbing Code adopted by the city, the general manager shall be responsible for protecting the system from contamination or pollution due to backflow through service connections and is hereby granted authority for implementation and enforcement of this chapter. Such authority shall extend beyond the service connection to whatever extent is necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter.
(B) The authority to terminate water service for violation of any provision of this chapter shall rest solely with the general manager of the city’s Water and Sewerage System. In the absence or incapacity of the general manager, the systems office manager or his or her designee shall have authority to take action to protect the public health and safety.
(C) This section shall not be construed to prevent other officers or employees of the city from terminating water service for failure to pay for water service, or for violating any other provision of the city code.
(2011 Code, § 18-303) (Ord. 06-45, passed 9- -2006)