The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Department.
The Department of Public Works.
Director.
The director of the Department of Public Works.
(2001 Code, sec. 106-25; Ordinance 66-2009, sec. 1, adopted 9/15/09)
The Department of Public Works shall furnish water service under its rules and regulations to all owners, tenants, firms or corporations within the city limits whose premises are on any street in which there is a city water main, but shall not serve any person, owner, tenant, firm, or corporation who is delinquent in payment of water bills at some other premises in the city or suburbs. The department shall not serve any premises with water where it has reason to believe the owner, tenant or occupant has made application to the department for water service in the name of some other person in order to avoid payment of delinquent water bills at that or other premises in the city or suburbs.
(2001 Code, sec. 106-26; Ordinance 66-2009, sec. 1, adopted 9/15/09)
Every officer, inspector, foreman, meter reader and other authorized employee of the Department of Public Works shall, upon presentation of his badge or other credentials, have free access at all reasonable hours to any premises supplied with city water for the purpose of making repairs or inspections or for the purpose of reading the water meters.
(2001 Code, sec. 106-27; Ordinance 66-2009, sec. 1, adopted 9/15/09)
It shall be unlawful for any person to take or use water from the Department of Public Works except under the terms and conditions specified in this chapter. All owners and occupants of property are prohibited from furnishing water to any person for any purpose other than specified in this chapter without written consent of the department. No bypass or connection around the meter to the water main shall be made, maintained, or permitted except as may be installed and authorized by the department.
(2001 Code, sec. 106-28; Ordinance 66-2009, sec. 1, adopted 9/15/09)
The use of raw water as sold by the city to its water customers is prohibited for drinking purposes, unless and until the customer purchasing such water shall have properly treated the water so as to ensure healthful water complying with all health regulations of the state and the city.
(2001 Code, sec. 106-29; Ordinance 66-2009, sec. 1, adopted 9/15/09)
It shall be unlawful for any person to place upon or about a fire hydrant, gate, valve, manhole, curb stop, meter or meter box connected with any water pipe of the Department of Public Works any material, debris, or any structure of any kind or to park vehicles of any character or to obstruct in any manner free access to the fire hydrants, meter boxes, etc., of the department.
(2001 Code, sec. 106-30; Ordinance 66-2009, sec. 1, adopted 9/15/09)
(a) 
Before any person shall construct any sidewalk or concrete, brick or stone driveway on any street or premises, he shall give to the Department of Public Works notice in writing at least 24 hours before such construction work begins, stating where such walk or driveway is to be constructed and when the work will be started, in order that the department may have time to rearrange meters, pipes, etc.
(b) 
All persons who open, grade or regrade, fill, excavate or work any street or alley shall give ten days’ written notice to the Department of Public Works asking for the removal, raising or lowering of any water main, pipe fittings, meters, or other waterworks material that may interfere with such work, and any such movement shall be solely at the expense of the person requesting the adjustment of city facilities. Upon failure to furnish such notice, any damage resulting from such failure will be charged against such contractor or person responsible.
(2001 Code, sec. 106-31; Ordinance 66-2009, sec. 1, adopted 9/15/09)