Denton, TX Water Use Rules: Leak Reporting Duty (2026)

Except as provided in subsection (k), repair the qualifying leak within thirty (30) days of the date of detection. The date of detection may be assumed by the city manager, or their designee, to be prior to the date an application is submitted or on a date established by billed usage;(5)Submit evidence demonstrating to the satisfaction of the city manager, or their designee, that the qualifying leak has been repaired in accordance with all applicable city ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations;(6)Except as provided in subsection (j), obtain any permits required by any applicable city ordinances, codes, and regulations;(7)Pass any inspections of the repair required by any applicable city ordinances, codes, and regulations; and(8)Not have received a citation for a violation of any provision of sections 26-233, 26-234, or 28-446 within the ninety (90) days prior to repair of the qualifying leak.(d)Repairs under subsection (c)(4) requiring permitting and inspection may be made by the property owner or by a licensed professional.(e)Except as provided in subsection (k), an application for an adjustment must be submitted within sixty (60) days of repair of a qualifying leak.