§ 19-287. Enforcement.

(a)

The party or parties responsible for a violation of this article shall be liable for all expenses, losses, or damage, including attorneys' fees and legal costs, incurred by the county and/or by a public potable water system by reason of such violation, including all costs and expenses associated with the interruption and restoration of potable water service for the service address where the violation occurred.

(b)

If the public potable water system operator determines that a violation of this article has occurred, the system operator may (a) determine the actions necessary and appropriate to correct such violation; (b) determine the party or parties responsible either in whole or in part for such violation and require correction thereof; (c) determine the amount of any expense, loss, or damage incurred by the public potable water system as a result of such violation; (d) assess the responsible parties for such amounts.

(c)

In addition to any penalty or remedy provided by law for a violation of the provisions of this article, the county may petition a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin, restrain, or otherwise prevent any such violation or to recover expenses, losses, or damages pursuant to paragraph (a) above.

(Ord. No. 12-27, § 17, 12-4-2012)