Columbia Water conservation incentives authorized ordinance (§ 27-172)
Chapter 27: Utilities · Article III. Water and Light System
In short: The city water and light utility may run a water conservation incentive program for qualified water customers, as long as funds are available. The terms and conditions are set elsewhere in the code.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The city water and light utility is hereby authorized to institute a program of water conservation incentives, subject to the availability of funds for such purposes, for qualified customers of the water utility under the terms and conditions hereinafter established.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 27-172
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.