OAR 860-037-0215: Emergency Water Disconnection for Wastewater Service

A wastewater utility may terminate water service in emergencies endangering life or property without following the procedures set forth in OAR 860-037-0245. However, the wastewater utility shall immediately thereafter notify the customer and the Commission. In such cases, when the necessity for emergency termination was through no fault of the customer, the wastewater utility will not make a charge to restore service.