(b) The Utility Authority also may give preference to the customers and/or amounts of water to be
allocated, provided the Utility Authority allocates water according to public necessity of
convenience, and provides for fair allocations between customers.
(c) Any customer violating a legal allocation may have his/her water service discontinued.
(d) Service shall be resumed only upon payment of the approved re-connection fee and any
penalties.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.16 Unnecessary Waste of Water.
(a) The Utility Authority reserves the right to terminate customer’s service when the customer has
repeatedly, and unduly wasted water.
(b) Such undue waste is evidenced by the fact that hydrants, taps, hoses and other fixtures are
permitted to run continuously without specific prior approval of the Authority.
(c) Where such conditions have been observed, the Utility Authority having been notified of the
condition, may terminate water to the premise if the condition is not corrected within 48 hours
after receipt of the notice.
(d) Service shall be resumed only after correction of the condition causing a waste of water and
payment by the customer of the approved re-connection fee, penalties and any other accounts
in arrears to the Utility Authority.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.17 Conservation of Resources.
(a) The Department shall conduct operation, maintenance and repair services in a manner that will
maximize the conservation of natural, financial, and property resources.
(b) Customers of the Department shall be encouraged to conserved water resources.
(c) The Department may offer assistance and service to customers for water conservation and other
material resources conservation and recovery as determined to be feasible by the Utility
Authority.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-5.18 New Customer Services. Any building within the service area of the Utilities shall be eligible for
services, provided all of the following conditions are met:
(a) Facilities are determined by the Utility Department, are adequate to meet the additional load.
(b) New customer agrees to adhere to this Code.
(c) Approval by the Utility Authority.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
Section 33-6 Customer Obligations
33-6.01 Conditions for Service Payments. As a condition for receiving utility services from the Utility
Department, the customer shall comply with all provisions of this Code, and any regulations duly adopted by
the Utility Authority as well as any other applicable codes or regulations, including being current in the
payment of all fees, penalties, costs, damages, or other charges assessed by the Department.
Legislative History-Enacted, 09/24/92, Resolu. 1991-472A; Readopted 8/01/06, Resolu. 2006-524.
33-6.02 Maintenance, Repairs, Liability.
(a) The customer shall be responsible for maintaining and repairing water lines located on or in the
customer’s grounds, building or residence in compliance with applicable regulations.
(b) The customer shall notify the Department in advance of major maintenance or repairs planned
for water lines.
(c) The customer shall permit the Department to inspect the work for compliance with applicable
regulations.
(d) The customer shall be liable for any damage to the Department’s lines, equipment or other
property caused by the customer, his family, guests, invitees, tenants, agents, employees,
contractors, licensees or permittees, or other persons under the customer’s control or authority.
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