Chapter 13.28 CROSS-CONNECTIONS
Section 13.28.050 Disconnection for cause.
The superintendent of water of the city is authorized and
directed to discontinue, after
reasonable notice to the occupant thereof, the water service to any property wherein any
connection in violation of the provisions of this chapter is known to exist, and to take such other
precautionary measures as he may deem necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of
the public water supply distribution mains. Water service to such property shall not be restored
until such conditions have been eliminated or corrected in compliance with the provisions of this
chapter, and until a reconnection fee, in an amount to be set by city ordinance from time to time,
is paid to the city clerk at his office in the City Hall. Immediate disconnection with verbal notice
can be effected when the superintendent of water is assured that imminent danger of harmful
contamination of the public water supply system exists. Such action shall be followed by written
notification of the cause of disconnection. Immediate disconnection without notice to any party
can be effected to prevent actual or anticipated contamination or pollution of the public water
supply; provided, that in the reasonable opinion of the superintendent of water or the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency, such action is required to prevent actual or potential
contamination or pollution of the public water supply. Neither the public water supply, the
superintendent of water, or their agents or assigns shall be liable to any customer for any injury,
damages or lost revenues which may result from termination of the customer s water supply in
accordance with the terms of this chapter, whether or not the termination was with or without
notice. (Ord. 974 § 5, 1992)
13.28.050