Chapter 31
WATER1
Article I. In General
31-3 Conditions on which water furnished.
31-4 Proposals by water commissioners.
31-6 Carrying off or injuring property of water department.
31-7 City liability for use or failure of water.
31-8 Monthly account of department expenses.
31-9 Authority to shut off water for violations; charges.
31-10 Notice of discontinuance of use of water required.
31-11 Turning water off or on.
31-13 Shutting off hydrant or fireplug; notice to fire department.
31-14 Shutoff of water supply or line of pipe; notice to users.
31-16 Services to be installed by water department.
31-18 Department to deal with owner.
31-19 Owners responsible to pay charges and assessments.
31-20 Charges to constitute lien on property; collection of delinquent charges; appeal.
31-21 Written permission to make connections or alterations required.
31-22 "Physical connection" defined, prohibited.
31-23 Owners responsible for keeping service pipes in good repair.
31-24 City not liable for leakage or obstructions.
31-25 Water department may repair pipes without notice to owner.
31-26 Repairs at request of owner to be paid for in full by owner.
31-27 Material used for fire service entrances to be approved by water department.
31-28 Withholding water for failure to comply; fee.
31-29—31-38. Reserved.
Article II. Meters
31-39 Water not to be furnished until meter set.
31-40 Meters and settings to satisfy public works director or his/her designee.
31-43 Meters to be furnished at owner’s expense.
31-44 Connections to meter required.
31-49 Costs of repairing damages to meters.
31-50 Restriction on furnishing water.
31-51—31-60. Reserved.
Article III. Rates and Charges
31-62 Charge for water used without permit.
31-67 Public works director to collect bills.
31-68 Public notice of due date.
31-69 Failure to pay rate; penalty; shutting off water; lien.
31-71—31-73. Reserved.
Charter reference—Power of city council to provide and regulate water supply, § 48(XXI).
Cross reference—Buildings, Ch. 8; electricity, Ch. 12; fire protection, Ch. 13; health, Ch. 17, housing, Ch. 18; plumbing, Ch. 25; sewers and sewage disposal, Ch. 26; subdivisions, Ch. 28; zoning, App. A; placing substances in reservoirs and swimming in reservoir prohibited, § 21-18.
State law reference—Authority to provide water system, 24 V.S.A. § 3301 et seq.