A. 
A person desiring service from the water system shall apply for it. The director shall prescribe the form of the application. The application shall set forth:
1. 
The signature of the applicant or his authorized representative;
2. 
The address and location of the premises to be served;
3. 
The address to which bills are to be mailed;
4. 
The purpose and use of the water to be consumed, if other than residential;
5. 
The date upon which the applicant will be ready for service;
6. 
An estimate of the maximum instantaneous water demand;
7. 
The applicant's agreement to comply with this article and all the rules and regulations governing the system;
8. 
Such other information considered proper by the director.
B. 
The city is not obligated to provide water service until the application is approved by the director. The applicant is not obligated to take service for any period of time in excess of that upon which the minimum charges for the account are based.
(Prior code § 14-118; amended during 2004 republication; Ord. 12-11 § 1)
A person who takes possession of a premises and uses water without applying for water service is liable for the water delivered from the date of the last recorded meter reading. If proper application for service is not made within 24 hours after notification to do so by the director or if accumulated bills for water service are not paid upon presentation, the director may discontinue water service without further notice. Additionally, a tampering fee will be assessed in accordance with BMC § 13.16.090.
(Prior code § 14-117; Ord. 12-11 § 1)
The city will exercise reasonable diligence and care to deliver a continuous supply of water; however, the city is not liable for interruptions, shortage, or insufficient supply or for loss, inconvenience, or damage occasioned thereby.
(Prior code § 14-113; Ord. 12-11 § 1)
In general, water will be delivered from the distribution system at gauge pressures ranging from approximately 20 to 100 pounds per square inch; however, the city does not guarantee to maintain a specific pressure or range of pressures. The city is not responsible for inconvenience, loss or damage resulting from variations of pressure. Service to an area where pressure is less than 20 pounds per square inch is considered special service and each such service shall be covered by an agreement.
(Prior code § 14-112; Ord. 12-11 § 1)
A. 
The director may refuse to furnish water or may discontinue water service to a premises for one or more of the following reasons:
1. 
To protect the city or the water system or both from fraud and abuse;
2. 
The requested water services demand may be detrimental or injurious to the water service of other customers;
3. 
The distribution facilities are inadequate to supply the requested water service demand.
B. 
The director may limit the total quantity of water furnished to a premises or may establish the time and the demand rates at which water may be taken or will be furnished to a premises, even though a limit or maximum use may not appear on the application or permit for the water service.
(Prior code § 14-116; Ord. 12-11 § 1)
No person may resell or remeter for the purpose of cost proration or sell water purchased from the city without specific authorization, except for service to temporarily moored vessels for their own use. The resale cost may not exceed the cost of purchase from the city plus the cost of delivery.
(Prior code § 14-115; Ord. 12-11 § 1)
A. 
The city may discontinue water service for nonpayment of a bill 60 days after original due date. The city shall give written notice of its intention to discontinue service for nonpayment at least seven days in advance of actual disconnection.
B. 
The city may discontinue water service without notice:
1. 
Where evidence of tampering with or misuse of water system facilities is found or where apparatus, appliances or conditions are, in the opinion of the director or public health agency, found to be dangerous or injurious. Service may be restored after corrective measures have been taken.
2. 
When service was obtained by fraudulent means or water is used through an unauthorized connection. Service will be restored when the requirements of the city are complied with, and full payment is made to the city for services rendered.
3. 
For failure to comply with the requirements of these regulations, this article or the rules and regulations governing the system.
C. 
Water service may be disconnected at the request of the customer, effective not less than two days after receipt by the city of a request for discontinuance. When the request is not received, the customer is required to pay for water service until such time that the city receives the notice or evidence which justifies discontinuance of water service at some other date.
D. 
Service which is disconnected may be restored upon correction to the satisfaction of the director of the condition causing discontinuance of service, and upon payment of all applicable fees and charges established by city council resolution.
(Prior code § 14-120; Ord. 12-11 § 1; Ord. 17-10 § 15; Ord. 23-04 § 1)