Clive moves water-utility code updates through first reading, highlights backflow protections

Sep 4, 2026

Council held first reading and passed on first reading Ordinance No. 1179, a comprehensive update to Title 8, Chapter 1 (water utility) intended to codify current practices, clarify customer and city responsibilities and strengthen backflow-protection rules.

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Liz, a city staff member, presented a comprehensive update to Title 8, Chapter 1 of Clive's code governing the water utility. The changes were discussed at the council's Aug. 13 meeting and were presented on Aug. 27 with a synopsis chart outlining customer impacts and any associated costs.

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