Chapter 13.40
WATER SYSTEM USAGE
Sections:
13.40.250 Waste of water through plumbing system.
13.40.260 Waste of water through usage.
13.40.265 Waste of water unlawful.
13.40.230 Emergencies.
It shall be unlawful for any water user to permit any faucets, sprinklers, or other water outlets to remain open when the fire alarm is sounded. When the “all clear” signal is sounded such faucets, sprinklers and other water outlets may again be turned on. (Ord. CCO-99-05, 1999; Ord. CCO-92-07, 1992; Ord. 428, 1986)
13.40.250 Waste of water through plumbing system.
It shall be unlawful for any water user or property owner to waste water derived from the City’s water system. The Water Superintendent shall have the right to inspect or cause to be inspected the hydrants, faucets, taps, traps, plumbing, laterals, and water outlets on the premises to see that no water is wasted. If it is found that water is being wasted by means of broken pipes and plumbing, leaky faucets and water outlets, the Superintendent of Water shall notify or cause to be notified the water user in writing to repair the broken pipes or plumbing, leaky faucets or water outlets. Repair and stoppage of the waste of water shall be completed within 48 hours of notification or within a time specified in writing by the Water Superintendent. In the case of a ruptured line where excessive water is being wasted, in the opinion of the Water Superintendent, the water shall be ordered shut off until repairs are made. A $50.00 fee shall be charged to turn the water back on after repairs are made. (Ord. CCO-99-05, 1999; Ord. CCO-92-07, 1992; Ord. 428, 1986)
13.40.260 Waste of water through usage.
It shall be unlawful for any water user or property owner to waste water derived from the City’s water system. It shall be presumed that water is being used wastefully when any one of the following conditions is found to exist:
(A) When the user allows water to disperse from a pipe or water hose freely across any surface without a sprinkler head having been attached to said pipe or water hose.
(B) When a user washes down an asphaltic or concrete surface, such as a parking lot or gas station island and yard, during the period of May 1st through October 31st, without a permit from the Director of Public Works or his duly authorized agent (residential surfaced driveways, sidewalks or patios are exempt as long as the user washes down with a hand held hose).
(C) When a lawn, garden or earth surface is watered and/or irrigated in one location, or area, of the yard for a period longer than one hour.
(D) When the watering and/or irrigation is allowed to continue on the user’s premises for a period longer than four hours during a 24-hour period.
(E) When vehicles are washed at commercial establishments and the water supply hose is allowed to disperse water across a surface, or into a drain, while the washing operation takes place. The washing of private vehicles at residential sites, with a free running hose, with a shut-off nozzle utilized at the end of the hose is permissible; provided, however, water shall not disperse onto a street, or alley, for a period longer than 30 minutes.
(F) When a water user allows water to run over or across a sidewalk or curb, and disperse onto a City street, alley or adjacent area for a period of more than 30 minutes.
(G) When a water user allows water to be used for the source of cooling, save and except properly installed evaporating coolers and/or cooling towers. (Ord. CCO-99-05, 1999; Ord. CCO-96-07 §§ 62, 64, 1996; Ord. CCO-92-07, 1992; Ord. 428, 1986)
13.40.265 Waste of water unlawful.
When any City employee or police officer finds that water is being wasted as provided in this chapter, the user shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1.03 MSMC. (Ord. CCO-99-05, 1999; Ord. CCO-96-07 § 63, 1996)