CHAPTER 19 – WATER

Chapter 19: Water – Public Water System (Ebensburg Borough)

This chapter establishes the rules, management, and financial structure for the public water system in the Borough of Ebensburg.

Management & Authority (§19-101)

• The Council of the Borough of Ebensburg has exclusive charge and management of the water system.
• The Borough Manager must report to Council any violations of water system rules or breaches of contracts related to the system.
• All consumers using Borough-supplied water are bound by this Part and all associated rules and regulations.

Rules & Regulations (§19-102)

• The Municipal Authority adopts rules and regulations governing the water system via resolution.
• The Borough Council, as manager, enforces those adopted rules and regulations.

Rates, Fees & Charges (§19-103)

• The Municipal Authority sets schedules for:
  • Water rates
  • Tapping fees
  • Fire service charges
• The Borough Council applies these rates and fees as adopted.

Public & Non-Profit Use (§19-104)

• No free service is provided by the water system.
• All public corporations, charitable/nonprofit institutions, school districts, and other political subdivisions must pay for water use according to the official schedule of charges.

Penalties (§19-105)

• Violators face:
  • A fine of up to $600 plus costs
  • Up to 30 days imprisonment if fines/costs are not paid
• Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.

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Ordinance Reference: Ord. 582, effective November 21, 2010