§ 42-15. Stopping service through cut off or removal of water meter, generally.

(a)

Water service may be stopped through cut off or removal of the water meter by the city for any of the following reasons, until the defects or defaults have been corrected:

(1)

For willful waste of water through improper or imperfect pipes, fixtures, or otherwise.

(2)

For the use of water through fire sprinkler service for any other purpose than fire protection.

(3)

In case of vacancy of the premises.

(4)

For nonpayment for water service, sewer service, or other fees accrued or accruing pursuant to this chapter, when such charges are sixty (60) days past due.

(5)

For violation or noncompliance with any state health department regulation.

(6)

For blocking a water meter in a manner that impairs or prohibits reading or servicing a meter in violation of section 42-9.

(7)

For tampering with a meter device.

(8)

For unauthorized use or diverting water from the water system.

(9)

When requested, in writing, by another governmental agency, or by the jurisdiction in which the water service is located, when allowed by law.

(b)

In case water is cut off under this section, the field service fee will apply.

(c)

Upon removal of the meter for a violation of this section, the meter out fee will be charged.

(d)

When water has been cut off, as provided for in this section, water service will be restored upon a proper application, only when the conditions under which such service was stopped are corrected and upon the payment of all applicable fees or making satisfactory provision therefor.

(Ord. No. 6233-06, § 1; Ord. No. 7209; Ord. No. 7277-16, § 1)

(Ord. No. 6233-06, § 1; Ord. No. 7209; Ord. No. 7277-16, § 1)