It shall be unlawful for any person, unless duly authorized by the director, to disturb, interfere with, or damage any water main, water pipe, machinery, tools, meters, or any other appliances, buildings, or grounds belonging to, connected with or under the control of the municipal water system of the city of Monroe; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not prohibit a resident from shutting off water to the premises at the meter in the event of an emergency and turning said water on when the emergency is corrected. Said actions, if undertaken by the resident or their agent, shall be done with due care and caution and shall not relieve said person from any liability for damage caused to the water meter or other property belonging to the city of Monroe in the event of their negligence. (Ord. 016/2021 § 2; Ord. 1260, 2002; Ord. 1081, 1996; Ord. 327, 1954)