A.    Service of water to a consumer found to be in violation of this chapter shall be discontinued by the City after written notice of the violation, and appropriate time suspended for voluntary compliance, and the due process entitlement otherwise extended by the City before termination of water service. A violation exists if:

    1.    A backflow prevention assembly required by this chapter for control of cross connections is not installed, tested or maintained;

    2.    If it is found that a backflow prevention assembly has been removed or bypassed;

    3.    If an unprotected cross connection exists on the premises;

    4.    If the periodic system inspection has not been conducted.

    B.    Where written notification of a deficiency is provided by the City, in the event of the failure by the consumer to take the required corrective action within ten (10) days after the date of mailing such notice, the City shall immediately discontinue water service in accordance therewith. Water service will not be restored until all such conditions or defects are corrected.

    C.    In addition to any penalty provided herein, violation of this chapter shall be a class B misdemeanor. (Ord. 91-02 § 13)