Hallsville Metering of Water ordinance (§ 705.180)
Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article I. Rules and Regulations for Water Use
In short: Each home or premises needs its own service pipe and separate meter, and you may not run pipes across a street or alley or to an adjacent property, even one you own. Unless the City supplies the meter, customers must install a City-approved meter at their own expense before using water.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Every separate premises or dwelling shall have a service pipe installation and shall be separately metered. In no case shall a consumer extend his/her service pipes or plumbing across a street or alley or to an adjacent property in order to furnish service to such property even though such adjacent property is owned by the same party. Unless the City provides meters, each customer of water shall, at their own expense, before using any water supply through the City mains, have installed a meter of a type approved by the City's Water Department.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.180
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.