High Point, NC Water Use Rules: Leak Reporting Duty (2026)
Key Facts
- Citation
- High Point Code § 8-2-16(b)
- Trigger
- Leak found during city inspection
- Consequence
- Water shut off immediately
- Restore service
- Repairs made plus reconnection fee
- Related rule
- § 8-2-13(b) plumbing repair notice
Summary
In High Point, unrepaired water leaks found during a city inspection get the water supply shut off immediately, and service stays off, with reconnection fees due, until the leak or faulty fixture is fixed.
In case such person finds that the water is wasted through any water or sewer facilities on account of negligence, for want of repairs, or for any improper cause, and if such waste is not immediately remedied, the water leading to such premises shall be turned off, and shall not be turned on again until such repairs are made; and the fees as prescribed in a rate schedule adopted by city council shall be paid before turning on water.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 9 | Development Ordinance: Supplement 14).
Full Breakdown
City inspectors have a right of entry to examine meters, pipes, and fixtures under § 8-2-16. If an inspector finds water being wasted through any water or sewer facility because of negligence, want of repairs, or another improper cause, and the waste isn't fixed right away, the city shuts off water to the property. Service stays off until the leak or faulty line is repaired and the property owner pays the reconnection fee set in the council's rate schedule. A companion rule, § 8-2-13(b), separately allows termination for unrepaired plumbing fixtures or service lines after written notice to repair.
Violations & Fines
Ignoring a leak an inspector flags means immediate water shutoff at the property under § 8-2-16(b); the city won't restore service until repairs are verified and the council's reconnection fee is paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a city inspector finds a leak wasting water on my property?
Will High Point warn me before shutting off water for a leak?
Sources & Official References
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