Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 13 — Utility Services›Chapter 13.12 — WATER–GENERAL USE REGULATIONS
Greenfield Municipal Code Art. I General Use Regulations
Greenfield Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Greenfield
Cite as: Greenfield Municipal Code Article I · Text as of 2026-10-05
§ 13.12.010. Services per premises:¶
The applicant may apply for as many services as may be reasonably required for his premises provided that the pipeline system from each service be independent of the others and that they not be interconnected. The cost of all services Over and above the initial service shall be borne by the applicant.
(Ord. 35 § 125, 1950)
§ 13.12.020. Supply to separate premises:¶
Not more than one premises shall be serviced from each service connection.
(Ord. 35 § 126, 1950)
§ 13.12.030. Water waste.¶
No consumer shall knowingly permit leaks or waste of water.
(Ord. 35 § 127, 1950)
§ 13.12.040. Equipment on customer premises–Responsibility.¶
All facilities installed by the city on private property for the purpose of rendering water service shall remain the property of the city and may be maintained, repaired or replaced by the water department without consent or interference of the owner or occupant of the property. The property owner shall use reasonable care in the protection of the facilities. No payment shall be made for placing or maintaining said facilities on private property.
(Ord. 35 § 128, 1950)
§ 13.12.050. Water system facilities–Damage.¶
The customer shall be liable for any damage to the city-owned customer water service facilities when such damage is from causes originating on the premises.
(Ord. 35 § 129, 1950)
§ 13.12.060. Customer property–Control valve.¶
The customer shall provide a valve on his side of the service installation to control the flow of water to the piping on his premises. The customer shall not use the service curb stop to turn water on and off for his convenience.
(Ord. 35 § 130, 1950)
§ 13.12.070. Cross-connections.¶
The customer must comply with state and federal laws governing the separation of dual water systems or installations of backflow protective devices to protect the public water supply from the danger of crossconnections. Backflow protective devices must be installed as near the service as possible and shall be open to test and inspection by the water department. Plans for installation of backflow protective devices must be approved by the water department prior to installation.
(Ord. 35 § 131, 1950)
§ 13.12.080. Interruptions in service:¶
The city shall not be liable for damage which may result from an interruption in service from a cause beyond the control of the water department. Temporary shutdowns may be made by the water department to make improvements and repairs. Whenever possible and as time permits, all customers affected will be notified prior to making such shutdowns.
(Ord. 35 § 132, 1950)
§ 13.12.090. Ingress and egress:¶
Representatives from the water department shall have the right of ingress and egress to the customer premises at reasonable hours for any purpose reasonably connected with the furnishing of water service.
(Ord. 35 § 133, 1950)
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