ARTICLE VII
USE OF THE WATER SYSTEM
Section 701 - Damage to the Water System
Any person who causes damage to the District’s water system shall be liable to the District for all costs incurred to identify the cause and correct the damage and fines. The definition of damage may include but is not limited to repairs, additions, spillage of water, and illegal uses. Failure to notify the District, or correct the damage, or reimburse the District for the costs incurred shall be considered in violation of this Ordinance.
Section 702 - Damage to be Reported: Tests and Analysis
Every user of the District water system shall immediately report to the District any accident, negligent act or other occurrence that occasion to the District’s water system. All tests and analyses of the characteristics of water and the water system shall be determined in accordance with the standards on file with the District.
Section 703 - Remedies
In addition to any criminal fine, which may be imposed for violation of any provision of this Ordinance, the person(s) or entities shall be liable for all charges, which may be assessed by the District. The District will assess charges based on the costs incurred by the District in surveillance, sampling and testing, for additional operating and maintenance expenses, and/or for any other action required to identify, handle, process or supplement normal activities due to the unauthorized use and/or damage to the water system, plus overhead charges.
If the unauthorized use and/or damage is a threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the District may initiate an enforcement action without giving notice.
Upon notice of the final determination by the District of an assessment or order to correct an unauthorized use and/or damage, the responsible party shall tender the amount assessed within ten (10) days of the date ordered by the District. In the event the unauthorized use and/or damage is not corrected or the assessment is not tendered, continued operation resulting in water usage is unlawful, and the use may be considered a public nuisance which may be adapted by order of a court of competent jurisdiction. This remedy shall be in addition to any other remedy.
Section 704 - Federal Standards
In the event that the Federal government promulgates rules or regulations applicable to the District, the Federal regulation shall supersede the affected portions of this Ordinance.
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