Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27
roll as a delinquent tax against such real estate
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works must give notice to the city clerk in writ
ing on or before the day to which rent has been
paid, or he will be charged with water rent to
the next rent day. Water rents once paid. will
not be refunded under any circumstances: but
privileges may be transferred from one party to
another upon application to and consent of the
city clerk
Section s. During alarms of fire. or while
tires are in progress, the use of fountains,
lawn and street sprnklers, etc. is positively pro-
hibited violation of this rule will forfeit all
right to of water and will be rigidly enforced.
Section g. Hereafter no meter shall be set
without the express permission of the common
council The city reserves the right, at the con-
sumer's expense, to set meters and charge meter
rates whenever there is any doubt as to the
quantity of water used or wasted or whenever
the council deems is expedient to do So
Section 10. The use of hose for sprinkling
streets, lawns, gardens, and washing sidewalks.
steps, windows etc. is permitted from the hour
OF SIX o'clock in the morning to seven thirty
O'Clock in the morning. and from five o'clock in
the afternoon to seven thirty o'clock in the eve
ming, except IN case Of fire when there is an
alarm OF fire; provided, that but one hose shall
be used at the same time by any person taking
water, unless permission be granted and an ad-
ditional rate be paid. Provided further that no
hose shall exceed three-fourths of an inch in
diameter unless by special permission and the
payment of an additional sum-
Section H. Along streets where mains are
laid, service pipes will not be allowed to run
across lots, that is from one lot to another, but
must be taken from the mains in front of the
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thereto, provided, that one service pipe may be
used to supply all parties taking water within
thirty feet on either side of such service pipe. in
which case each service must have a service cock
and box. All service pipes must be laid five and
one-half feet deep
Section II. 1t is expressly stipulated by and
between the city and the consumers, that no
claim shall be made against said city by reason
OF the breaking by any cause whatever, or freez-
ing or injury of any service pipe or cock or the
breakage of any main pipe or machinery or for
any accidental failure in the supply of water:
and the city reserves the right at any time to
shut off the water in it's mains for the purpose of
making repairs or extensions or for any other
purpose, and all persons having boilers within
thelr premises not supplied with tanks are here
by cautioned against collapse, for which the CITY
will not be liable.
Section Is. The superintendent or members
of the common council and such other persons
as may be directed by the superintendent shall
be authorized to enter and have free access at all
reasonable hours to any premises to ascertain the
location and condition of all hydrants, pipes or
other fixtures attached to said water works and
IN case that he finds that water is wasted on ac
count OF negligence want of repairs, and if
such waste is not Immediately remedied, the SER
vice leading to such premises shall be shut off
1t shall be the duty of such officer in case
The discovers any defect in private pipe, to give
notice in writing to be left at the premises, and
df necessary repairs are not made within twenty
-four hours thereafter, the water shall be stopped
and shall not be turned on again until the sum
of Three Dollars has been paid to the city clerk.
and the necessary repairs have been made
Section IA. In putting down and repairing
service pipes the streets alleys must be opened
an the manner which will occasion the least in
convenience to the public and permit of the un-
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