A. All costs associated with purchase, installation, surveys, testing, replacement, maintenance, parts and repairs of the backflow prevention assembly, and all costs associated with enforcement of this chapter, are the financial responsibility of the property owner, occupant, or other person in control of the premises.

B. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter and who causes damage to or impairs the City system, including, but not limited to, allowing contamination, pollution, any other solution or used water to enter the City water system, shall be liable to the City for any expense, loss or damage caused by the violation. The City shall collect from the violator the cost incurred by the City for any cleaning, purifying, repair or replacement work or any other expenses caused by the violation. Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a violation and shall result in termination of service.

C. All cost associated with any disconnect or reconnect fees resulting from the enforcement of this chapter are the sole responsibility of the water utility account holder and/or owner of the premises. [Ord. NS-2182, 2012]