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Cross-connections declared in this chapter to be unlawful whether presently existing or hereinafter installed and/or services requiring backflow prevention devices pursuant to this chapter are public nuisances, and, in addition to any other provisions of this code or the ordinances of the City on abatement of public nuisances, shall be subject to abatement in accordance with the following procedure:

A. In the event that the Director of Public Works or his designee determines that a nuisance as herein provided does exist, written notice shall be sent to the person in whose name the water service is established under the records of the City water division, or alternatively, a copy of such written notice shall be posted conspicuously on the premises served by the City water division.

B. The notice shall provide that the nuisance described herein shall be corrected within thirty days of the date the notice is mailed or posted on the premises or water service will be discontinued.

C. In the event the nuisance is not abated within the prescribed time, water service to the premises shall be discontinued.

D. In the event that the nuisance, in the opinion of the Director of Public Works, or his designated representative, presents an immediate danger of contamination to the public water supply, service from the City water supply system to the premises may be terminated without prior notice; provided, however, notice will be posted on the premises in the manner provided above at the time the service is terminated. (Ord. 1116 § 6, 1983).