Chapter 13.52 - WATER ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Sections:

13.52.010 - Supervisor of the water department.#

The water department supervisor is hired by the mayor, acting as the director of public works and/or the public works supervisor based on merit.

(Editorially added during 10/96 supplement)

13.52.020 - Duties and powers of the water department supervisor.#

The water department supervisor shall, under the direction of the mayor and public works supervisor, have charge of the reservoirs, water tanks, water mains, fire hydrants and all machinery, property and appurtenances appertaining to the city waterworks. He shall work with and be under the direction of the city engineer in the putting in of service pipes and shall regulate the water supply to all fire hydrants and water users. He shall report to the mayor annually or as often as is required, the condition of the water department and make suggestions as the nature of the service may require. He shall have authority to supervise and define the duties of all employees of the water department. He or his authorized representative, upon presentation of proper credentials, shall at all ordinary hours be allowed free access to all places supplied with water from the water system to examine the apparatus, the amount of water used and the manner of its use.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-2)

13.52.030 - Analysis of city water.#

It shall be the duty of the water department personnel to make or cause to be made a routine monthly bacteriological analysis, according to the standard methods of the U.S. Public Health Service, of the water furnished by the city through its water system, and report the same to the department of public works. All city wells are tested according to Utah state requirements.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 6-1-7)

13.52.040 - City's right to shut off water—Unlawful water turn-on—Fee.#

A.

The city reserves the right at any time without notice, to shut off the water from its mains for the purpose of making repairs or extensions or for other purposes, and no claim shall be made against the city by reason of breakage whatsoever, or for any damage that may result from the shutting off of water for repairing, laying or relaying mains, hydrants or other connections; or by reason of the stoppage or interruption of the water supply due to scarcity of water, accidents to works or mains, alterations, additional repairs or any other cause whatsoever.

B.

It is unlawful for any person, after the water has been turned off to his premises on account of nonpayment of rates or other violation of the rules and regulations pertaining to the water supply, to turn on or allow the water to be turned on, or use or allow the water to be used without having received authority so to do.

C.

Water turned off for nonpayment turned back on by owner or tenant will pay a turn-on fee to be set by resolution of the city council.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-31)

13.52.050 - Mayor's proclamation of water use limitation.#

In time of scarcity of water or whenever it shall be deemed necessary by the city council, the mayor shall, by proclamation, limit the use of water to such extent as may be necessary for the public good. Providing, however, that such restrictions and limitations are not discriminatory and are made on a reasonable basis. It is unlawful for any person by himself, family, servants or agents to violate any such proclamation, and in addition to any other penalties which may be imposed, the water shall be turned off and not turned on again until the payment set by resolution of the city council for each violation has been made.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-29)

13.52.060 - Purchasing additional water.#

Whenever it shall be deemed necessary or advisable the city council may supplement the city water supply by purchases of water from Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, or any other available source.

(Editorially amended during 10/96 supplement; prior code § 14-1-30)

13.52.070 - Violation—Penalty.#

Any person violating any of the provisions of this title, or in any way interfering with the operation of, or destroying or mutilating any property of the city waterworks shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and may be punished as provided for in this code.

(Prior code § 14-1-34)