Notice, in writing, delivered to the office
of the Village Clerk at least 10 days prior to termination of service
date shall be required in all cases of applications for discontinuance
of water service; otherwise, the consumer shall be liable for the
minimum charge for the following one-half (1/2) year.
In case a building is to be closed or become vacant, notice thereof shall be given the Village in order that the meter may be read and the curb box closed. The meter shall be removed and stored by the Village. Where such notice is not given and pipes burst from freezing or other cause or where the meter is damaged or destroyed by any act of commission or omission of the owner, the value of the water lost by reason thereof as estimated by the Village, together with the cost of repair of said meter and pipes, the deposit specified in § 195-15B and any additional sum set forth in the schedule of rates established pursuant to § 195-29 shall be paid prior to the installation of a new meter in said building.
The Village may discontinue water service and
shut off the supply from any premises the owner or occupancy of which
has failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter relating
to the character or construction and maintenance of pipes and connections
and the use of water. Such service will not be resumed until the cause
for such discontinuance is removed and the expense of shutting off
and turning on the water, if any, is paid to the Village Clerk.
No person shall close or interfere with any
curb box except by direction of the Village, nor shall it be turned
on without the permission of the Village.
