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I. Cr~ss-Conneetians Cross-connections are express}y prohibited, end may result in removal of meter supplying such connection as well as all other penalties, civil or criminal, provided by law. An example Of this would be the inter-connection of e well water supply with a potable public water supply. Upon discovery of a cross-connection upon any property being furnished water through the County Water System, the owner of the property ie to be notified that the cross-connection must be discontinued immediateiy~ and, that a tailure to remove or correct the cross-connection will result in the removal of his meter. If the correction is not made, the meter is to be removed and is not to be reinstalled without payment of the standard cut on fee and a $25.00 penalty. J. Ipsoection of Plumbin~ The County reserves the right to make e meter reading(s) and inspect the plumbing on a cust6mer's property. This may be done in the case of an abnormally large water bill, in cases of extreme water wastage, use of water detrimental to the County System, or other reasons deemed necessary by the County. K. Discontinuance of Service Request for discontinuance of water service must be received by the County at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to requested cut-off. All water charges must be paid including water used to the time of cut-off. No liability will be assumed by the County for damage to customer's property resulting from discontinuance of service. L. Suspension of Service A delinquent water bill of ten (10) days from due date, as well aa other causes specified herein (see, for example, cause set out in Section Ii, Subsection "Right to Not Allow Service"), will constitute grounds for suspension of eervice, in addition, a property owner may request removal of his meter. In order to have service restored or the meter reinstalled, the standard cut-on fee as listed in the rate schedule must be paid aa specitied herein, plus any unpaid water charges~ provided, however, that service will not be suspended without the County first sending notice of 1ts intention to suspend service to the last known, or best known, addrees of the customer. A person purchasing property where the meter has been removed for non-payment of bills will become a new customer and may obtain services by paying the standard meter deposit and cut-on fee. 4