Right of entry; refusing entry.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 26-540
in effectSec. 26-540. - Right of entry; refusing entry.
Where a service line is located on private property and is connected with the city's water system for service, the city shall, at all times, have the right and authority to go upon and enter such premises for the purpose of cutting off the water, reading, repairing, inspecting or testing its water meter or service line or making any repairs the city deems necessary. When any property owner or tenant refuses to allow the city or any of its properly authorized agents, servants, officers or employees to enter the premises for any one of the purposes set out in this section, the city shall have the right and authority to cut off the water from such premises at any other convenient place; and water service shall not be reinstated until the property owner or tenant shall authorize such service line and water meter to be repaired and placed ready for service. The city shall not be liable for cutting off the water on such premises.
(Code 1982, § 23-21)
Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26UT_ARTIVWASE_DIV2SERU_S26-540RIENREENFetched: 11/6/2026