§ 51.01. DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE.

(A) The city may discontinue service to any water consumer without notice for necessary repairs or, upon notice as provided in § 50.05, for nonpayment of charges, or for violation of rules and regulations affecting utility service.

(B) The city Maintenance Supervisor, or any authorized city employee, to protect the public health and safety and in order to protect the public water supply and/or private property, may order the city water service immediately disconnected to any property upon determining that any of the following conditions exist:

(1) The property is vacant;

(2) The property is unsecured;

(3) The property is determined to be uninhabitable or unsuitable for occupancy;

(4) Other utilities to the property providing heat and/or light have been shut off;

(5) The property has plumbing that is failing or unsafe;

(6) That running water to the property creates an unsanitary or unsafe condition to anyone who may enter the property; and

(7) The property owner or occupant has refused access by authorized officials as authorized by this chapter.

(Ord. 2009-4-1, passed 4-14-2009)