Boonville Persons liable; civil actions ordinance (§ 21-145)
Chapter 21: Waters, Sewers and Solid Waste Disposal · Division 1. Generally
In short: Both the owner and the occupant of a property are liable for its water and sewer charges, and the city can sue either or both.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The occupant and user of the premises receiving water and/or sewerage services, and the owner of such premises shall be jointly and severally liable to pay for such services rendered on such premises. The city shall have power to sue the occupant or the owner, or both, of such real estate in a civil action and receive any sums due for such service, plus a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court.
Official source: City of Boonville official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 21-145
Text from Supplement 8 (December 2025), through Ordinance 4678 of December 16, 2024.
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.