Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-8-.19

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 770-X-8-.19 - Shortage Of Supply And Interruption Of Delivery

(1) Shortage and Interruption -- The utility shall exercise reasonable diligence to furnish a continuous and adequate supply of water to its customers and to avoid any shortage or interruption of delivery thereof.

(2) Temporary Suspension for Repairs -- The utility shall have the right to suspend services temporarily to make necessary repairs or improvements to its system and shall notify the customers affected as soon as circumstances permit, and shall prosecute the work with due diligence and with the least possible inconvenience to its customers.

(3) Apportionment of Supply During Time of Shortage -- During times of threatened or actual water shortage, the utility shall apportion its available water supply among its customers as directed by the Commission. In the absence of direction from the Commission, it shall apportion the supply in the manner that appears most equitable under the circumstances then prevailing, with due regard to public health and safety.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-8-.19

Effective January 1968. Amended October 1988. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.

Author: Alabama Public Service Commission

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-1-32, 37-1-38, 37-1-52, 37-4-1.