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Water Use Rules in Frederick, MD (2026)

1 verified water use rules for Frederick, Maryland, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Leak Reporting Duty

Frederick property owners must fix leaking pipes or fixtures once the city's water superintendent finds unnecessary water waste on their premises. City Code Section 25-14 lets the superintendent inspect any water customer's connections, order repairs, and shut off the water entirely if the owner refuses or neglects to make them.

Frederick Water Leak Repair Duty

Some Restrictions

City Code § 25-14

Sec. 25-14. - Inspections and repairs to prevent waste of water. The superintendent of waterworks or his duly authorized agent is authorized and empowered to enter and inspect the premises of any consumer of water for the purpose of ascertaining the number and character of all service connections on such premises and the condition of the same, and for the purpose of investigating whether there ...