Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 13 — Public Services›Chapter 13.08 — WATER USE
Hughson Municipal Code Art. XVI General Provisions
Hughson Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Hughson
Cite as: Hughson Municipal Code Article XVI · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 13.08.810. Pools and tanks.¶
When an abnormally large quantity of water is desired for filling a swimming pool or for other purposes, arrangements must be made with the city prior to taking such water. Permission to take water in unusual quantities will be given only if it can be safely delivered through the city's facilities and if other consumers are not inconvenienced thereby.
(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)
§ 13.08.820. Responsibility for equipment.¶
The customer shall, at his own risk and expense, furnish, install and keep in good and safe condition all equipment that may be required for receiving, controlling, applying and utilizing water, and the city shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by the improper installation of such equipment, or the negligence or wrongful act of the customer or of any of his tenants, agents, employees, contractors, licensees or permittees in installing, maintaining, or operating or interfering with such equipment. The city shall not be responsible for damage to property caused by faucets, valves, and other equipment that are open when water is turned on either originally or when turned on after a temporary shutdown.
(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)
§ 13.08.830. Installation of wells.¶
It shall be unlawful to install wells in the city for any purpose whatsoever without first securing the permission of the city council.
(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)
§ 13.08.840. Return of water.¶
No person shall permit any water to be returned to wells; provided, however, that the director of public works may grant permission for such return under specific conditions which will protect the public health and safety.
(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)
§ 13.08.850. Time limits on connections.¶
Whenever a water connection permit has been issued upon the payment of the connection charges established by this chapter, such permit shall be valid for only 365 days after the date of issuance thereof unless actual construction of the building or structure for which water service has been applied has been commenced within said period of 365 days; provided, however, that said time limit may be extended by the city council for reasonable cause.
(Ord. 89-06 § 2, 1989)
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