MH-5-3606 - WATER SERVICE TERMINATION.

(a)

General. When the district encounters water uses that represent a clear and immediate hazard to the potable water supply that cannot be immediately abated, the District shall institute the procedure for discontinuing the District water service.

(b)

Basis for Termination. Conditions or water uses that create a basis for water service termination shall include, but are not limited to, the following items:

(1)

Refusal to install a required backflow prevention device;

(2)

Refusal to test a backflow prevention device;

(3)

Refusal to repair a faulty backflow prevention device;

(4)

Refusal to replace a faulty backflow prevention device;

(5)

Direct or indirect connection between the public water system and a sewer line;

(6)

Unprotected direct or indirect connection between the public water system and a system or equipment containing contaminants;

(7)

Unprotected direct or indirect connection between the public water system and an auxiliary water system;

(8)

A situation that presents an immediate health hazard to the public water system.

(c)

Water Service Termination Procedures.

(1)

For conditions noted in Subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3) or (b)(4) of this section, the District will terminate service to a customer's premise after two (2) written notices have been sent specifying the corrective action needed and the time period in which it must be done. If no action is taken within the allowed time period water service may be terminated.

(2)

For conditions noted in Subsection (b)(5), (b)(6), (b)(7) or (b)(8) of this section, the District will take the following steps:

(A)

Make reasonable effort to advise water user of intent to terminate water service;

(B)

Terminate water supply and lock service valve. The water service will remain inactive until correction of violations has been approved by the District.

(Ord. 4192 § 1 (part), 2003)