Hallsville Water Not to Be Turned on Without Authorization ordinance (§ 705.160)
Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article I. Rules and Regulations for Water Use
In short: Plumbers may not turn water on to a connection unless the City Water Superintendent has first authorized it. They may turn water on temporarily, only to test the pipes and plumbing work.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
All plumbers are strictly prohibited from turning the water on into such connection unless first authorized to do so by said City Water Superintendent. This shall not be construed to prevent any such plumber admitting water temporarily to test the pipes and plumbing work for which purpose only said water may be turned on.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.160
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.