§ 6-4.1109. Disconnections.

(a)

Water services to a premises may be disconnected or refused connection where cross-connections exist, unsafe appliances or apparatus are used, there is noncompliance with regulations and laws relating to water distribution systems, or to protect the city against fraud or abuse.

(b)

Upon vacating premises users shall notify the City Water Department two (2) days prior to vacating to disconnect service. Failure to notify will result in the user being liable for charges whether or not water is used.

(c)

Nonresidential users may have service disconnected for nonpayment of charges on or after the twentieth (20th) day of the month of billing.

(d)

Residential users may have service disconnected for nonpayment of charges upon due notice and under the provisions of Sections 10010 and 10010.1 of the Public Utilities Code of the State.

(e)

No disconnections shall occur during the time period when the business office of the Water Department is closed.

(f)

A reconnection fee, as established by Council resolution, shall be paid before water services are reconnected.

(Ord. 14-6 §§ 12-1 and 12-4 through 12-8, as amended by Ord. 88-4, eff. May 5, 1988)