Leak Reporting Duty
Water Use Rules
Property owner's duty to report and repair water leaks within a set window once notified, plus how utilities issue leak-adjustment credits and impose penalties.
How Leak Reporting Duty Rules Differ by Place
Huntsville, AL: Huntsville Water Leak Billing Rule
Some RestrictionsHuntsville bills full metered usage for any water leak a customer knew about, saw, or heard, cutting off the averaged-bill credit that applies to hidden leaks.
Glendale, AZ: Glendale Water Leak Owner Responsibility Rules
Some RestrictionsIn Glendale, everything past the water meter is on the property owner: Section 33-28 makes owners responsible for all leaks or damages that result from leaks in any equipment on their…
Peoria, AZ: Peoria AZ Water Leak Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsPeoria customers must repair a water leak on their property within 14 days of discovery, and the Water Services Director may impose civil sanctions between $250 and $1,000 for each day…
Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix Water Customer Leak Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsPhoenix water customers must keep pipes, faucets, valves and fixtures in good repair to stop leaks, and pay for any water lost downstream of their meter.
Pima County, AZ: Pima County Water Leak Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsUnincorporated Pima County bans wasting water at any time, not just during a drought. Code Section 8.70.030 makes it a violation to let water drain off your property, to run a leak…
Scottsdale, AZ: Scottsdale Water Leak Billing Adjustment Rules
Some RestrictionsScottsdale account holders own every leak past their meter and must report unexplained usage to the Utility Billing Department within six months to qualify for a reduced-rate credit…
Cities & Counties with Leak Reporting Duty Rules
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