Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 860 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Division 36 - WATER UTILITIES
Section 860-036-1500 - Grounds for Involuntary Disconnection
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 860-036-1500
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) A water utility may disconnect water service when:
(a) A customer fails to pay
charges due for services rendered under a water utility tariff or statement of
rates;
(b) A customer fails to pay
a deposit, fails to timely provide a surety under OAR 860 036-1230 or comply
with its terms, or fails to comply with the terms of a deposit installment
agreement under OAR 860-036-1240.
(c) A customer fails to comply by the terms
of a payment agreement under OAR 860 036-1240(3) or 860-036-1420;
(d) A customer provides false identification
to establish or to continue service;
(e) A customer has facilities that do not
comply with the applicable codes, rules, regulations, or the best practices
governing safe and adequate water service, including compliance with the water
utility's Cross Connection Control Program;
(f) A customer fails to provide reasonable
access to the meter or premises;
(g) A customer tampers with water utility
facilities or engages in theft of service or unauthorized use of water;
(h) A customer fails to comply
with water restriction requirements under OAR 860 036-1670; or
(i) The Commission approves the disconnection
of service.
(2) Nothing in this rule prevents a water utility from temporarily interrupting service to protect the health and safety of its customers or to maintain the integrity of its system.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 756, 757
Stats. Implemented: ORS 756.040, 757.035, 757.225
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