CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES

 


Article 1. Water. 1

15-101.  Application for service. 1

15-102.  Meter; regulations. 1

15-103.  Connections. 1

15-104.  Same; tapping fees. 1

15-105.  Same: separate connections. 2

15-106.  Curb, stop and waste cocks required. 2

15-107.  Service connections: regulations. 2

15-108.  Cost of installation borne by customer. 2

15-109.  Taking water without authority prohibited. 2

15-110.  Water rationing; use restricted or stopped. 3

15-111.  Water rationing; imposing restrictions. 3

15-112.  Water rationing; water restrictions. 3

15-113.  Leaks. 3

15-114.  Interrupt service. 3

15-115.  Wasting water. 3

15-116.  Connection Fees. 3

15-117.  Billing. 4

15-118.  Delinquent accounts. 4

15-119.  Notice; hearing. 4

15-120.  Finding; Extensions; Connection fees. 5

15-121.  Rental Properties. 5

15-122.  Lien upon customers property. 5

15-124.  Water rates; within the city. 5

15-125.  Commercial water rates. 6

15-126.  Bulk water rates. 6

15-127.  Crane sales/fire hydrant sales. 6

15-128.  Authority of council to enter into water purchase agreements. 6

15-129.  Cross connections prohibited. 7

15-130.  Protective backflow preventers required. 7

15-131.  Inspection. 7

15-132.  Protection from contaminants. 7

15-133.  Backflow and backsiphonage regulations incorporated. 7

15-134.  Tampering with meter. 7

15-135.  Meter testing. 8

15-136.  Private water line installation and maintenance. 8

15-137.  Tracer wire required. 8

15-138.  Seasonal customers. 8

Article 2. Sewer Charges. 9

15-201.  Purpose. 9

15-202.  Definitions. 9

15-203.  Use of proceeds. 10

15-204.  Sewer rates. 10

15-205.  Billing. 11

15-206.  KDOT rate. 11

15-207.  Annual review. 12

Article 3. Sewer Use. 13

15-301.  Definitions. 13

15-302.  Unlawful sewage deposits. 14

15-303.  Private sewage disposal system. 15

15-304.  Sewer connections and specifications. 15

15-305.  Unlawful discharges. 17

15-306.  Damage to sewers. 20

15-307.  Right of entry. 20

15-308.  Penalty. 20

Article 4. Water Conservation. 22

15-401.  Purpose. 22

15-402.  Definitions. 22

15-403.  Declaration of a water watch. 22

15-404.  Declaration of water warning. 23

15-405.  Declaration of water emergency. 23

15-406.  Voluntary conservation measures. 23

15-407.  Mandatory conservation measures. 23

15-408.  Emergency water rates. 24

15-409.  Regulations. 24

15-410.  Violations, disconnections and penalties. 24

15-411.  Emergency termination. 25

Article 5. Residential Water Use. 26

15-501.  Requirements. 26

15-502.  Definitions. 26

15-503.  Private water systems. 26

15-504.  Violations; penalties. 27

Article 6. Solid Waste. 28

15-601.  Definitions. 28

15-602.  Cleanliness of streets, alley and public places. 28

15-603.  Construction areas. 28

15-604.  Burying garbage. 29

15-605.  Fires on public property. 29

15-606.  Fires on private property. 29