§ 12.24.060. Reclaimed water service.

(1)

The city does not recognize any customer priority with respect to access to reclaimed water from the truck fill station(s). All available reclaimed water will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

(2)

The city will maintain ownership of all water rights associated with reclaimed water use. The granting of a permit to use reclaimed water shall in no way imply transfer of the ownership of the underlying water right.

(3)

Interruptions

a.

Emergency Interruptions. The city will make reasonable efforts to prevent interruptions to service and when such interruptions occur, the city will endeavor to reestablish service without unreasonable delay. The city will not be liable for interruptions or shortage or insufficiency of supply or any loss or damage of any kind or character if caused by an act of God, fire, strike, riot, war, accident, breakdown, action by governmental agency, or other cause beyond the control of the city.

b.

Scheduled Interruptions. Whenever the city finds it necessary to schedule an interruption to its service, it will, within 24 hours, where feasible, notify all customers to be affected by the interruption, stating the approximate time and anticipated duration of the interruption. Scheduled interruptions will be made at such hours as will provide the least inconvenience to the customers, consistent with reasonable city operations.

c.

Shortage Interruptions. The city reserves the right to interrupt reclaimed water service during times of shortages. The city will limit the quantity of reclaimed water available during times of shortage. The city will, within 24 hours, where feasible, notify all customers to be affected by the interruption, stating the approximate time and anticipated duration of the interruption. Scheduled interruptions will be made at such hours as will provide the least inconvenience to the customers, consistent with reasonable city operations.

(4)

A customer shall notify the city within 24 hours of any situation constituting a material violation of the city's discharge permit or effluent management plan.

(Ord. No. 6287, § 1, 4-17-13)