§ 86.027. Emergency termination of water supply.

(a)

The director of the environmental health department may order the temporary termination of water service to any premises if the director determines the water service is causing or will cause significant property damage or an immediate and serious threat to human safety or health. The director will make a reasonable effort to notify the owner or occupant of the premises before the termination, but the order may be issued without prior notice.

(b)

Upon request of the owner or occupant of the premises, the director will provide a written statement of the corrective actions that must be completed before water service can be restored.

(c)

If the condition warranting the termination of service is corrected, the director will immediately authorize the service to be restored.

(d)

An appeal of an order of the director is to be made in writing to the municipal court. The appeal will be heard by the municipal court judge as soon as possible, but not later than five days from the date of filing. The judge will determine whether a reasonable basis for the order exists under subsection (a) of this section, and the judge may either sustain or rescind the order.

(Code 1970, § 13-24; Ord. No. 1995-11, § 1 (13-19), 2-13-95)