Chapter 2.01
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

2.01.010    Water system.

2.01.020    Definitions.

2.01.030    Standby assessment.

2.01.040    Notices to customer.

2.01.050    Notice to District.

2.01.060    Interruptions in service.

2.01.070    Rates for service.

2.01.010 Water system.

The District furnishes a system, wells, plant, works, facilities and undertaking used for and useful in obtaining, conserving and distributing water for public and private uses, including all parts of the system, all appurtenances to it, and lands, easements, rights in land, water rights, contract rights, franchises, and other water supply, storage and distribution facilities and equipment.

2.01.020 Definitions.

Unless otherwise defined in this title, the meanings of terms or phrases used in this title shall be as defined in this code.

2.01.030 Standby assessment.

The District may, pursuant to Article 2, Chapter 1, Part 5, Division 12 beginning at § 31027 of the Water Code, charge a standby or availability charge. Such charges may be set forth in the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, Penalties and Recovered Costs.

2.01.040 Notices to customer.

Notices from the District to a customer should, when practicable, be given in writing and delivered in person or by mail to the address given by the customer on the customer’s application, or the address of the property owner as listed on the tax rolls. Notice may be given in any other means described in the Malaga Code or any other means permitted or required by any other law or regulation.

2.01.050 Notice to District.

Notice from a customer to the District may be given by the customer or his or her authorized representative in writing by personally delivering or mailing said notice to the District office addressed to the General Manager, or his or her designee. Notices may also be given to any agent of the District as permitted or required by the Malaga Code or any other law or regulation.

2.01.060 Interruptions in service.

The District shall not be liable for damage which may result from an interruption in service; however, whenever possible and as time permits all customers affected will be notified prior to making any major shutdowns.

2.01.070 Rates for service.

The District shall, pursuant to Cal. Water Code §§ 31000 et seq., set rates and charges for water service. Said rates and charges shall be set forth in the District’s Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, Penalties and Recovered Costs.