**Art. 1 Water Regulations - Purpose**

1. This Regulation governs the construction, operation, maintenance, and safeguarding, as well as the financing of water supply facilities, and the relationships between the Municipality of Glarus Nord (Municipality) and the consumers, to the extent that federal, cantonal, or municipal provisions do not stipulate otherwise.

### 1. Definitions and Abbreviations

| Definition / Abbreviation | Explanation |

|---|---|

| Connection Fee | See Development Regulations (ER) |

| Load Values (LV) | The LVs serve to dimension installations and water meters according to SVGW guidelines |

| Consumer | Consumers of water within the meaning of these Regulations are the owners of the properties or the holders of building rights, but not tenants or leaseholders |

| Owner | Building owner, land owner, co-owner, holder of building rights |

| General Water Supply Project (GWSP) | The General Water Supply Project forms the planning basis for a targeted ecological and economic fulfillment of the communities' drinking water supply and fire-fighting water supply in terms of quality and quantity |

| Floor Area (FA) | The Floor Area (FA) is calculated according to SN 504 416 (SIA 416). Subsequently installed external insulation is not included |

| House Connection | Water pipe connecting the property to be supplied with the public water supply system, including shut-off valve and tapping clamp (fine development) |

| Building Services Systems | Drinking water installations in the building (from the facade) |

| Annual Fees | Usage fees according to Development Regulations (ER) |

| Overload Flow | Instead of the nominal flow Qn (according to Swiss standard SVGW), water meters are designated with the overload flow Q4 according to the European Measuring Instruments Directive. The table in the water tariff shows the relationship between the value Q4 and Qn relevant for the annual fee for additional water meters |

| SIA | Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects, Zurich |

| Tiered Tariff, degressive | The degressive tiered tariff is a graded tariff. The first tier is a lump sum that covers a basic water consumption. With each subsequent tier, the price per m³ decreases as the water volume increases |

| Subjective-Real Property | Subjective-real property is also known as dependent co-ownership. The co-ownership share is inseparably linked to the main property. Examples include road surfaces, green areas, fences, or parking areas. Since these facilities serve the entire complex, a separate division is not possible |

| SVGW | Swiss Gas and Water Association, Zurich. The SVGW issues guidelines and recommendations that are binding for these Regulations |

| Drinking Water | Water that meets the requirements of the Food Manual |

| Water Supply Systems | Systems in which water is collected, transported, and treated (catchments / spring chambers, reservoirs, water treatment plants, as well as the connecting pipes up to the consumer) |

| ZGB | Swiss Civil Code |

1. This regulation applies to the entire supply area of the municipality of Glarus Nord, unless superior law stipulates otherwise.

2. The technical terms are explained in the annex.

3. The water supply is managed by the Department of Construction and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") and the competent division with its specialized units (hereinafter referred to as the "competent authority").

1. The following responsibilities apply to the enforcement of the present utility regulations

2. The Municipal Council is responsible for

a) handling complaints against decisions and orders of the competent department;

b) handling objections to the General Water Supply Project (GWP) and its adoption;

c) proposing the accounts and budget to the municipal assembly;

d) adjusting the water tariff within the scope of cost development;

e) issuing additional construction and operating regulations.

3. The Department is responsible for

a) enforcing the present regulations;

b) granting permits and issuing decisions;

c) preparing the budget for the Municipal Council;

d) awarding contracts within the scope of the budget;

e) developing and updating the General Water Supply Project (GWP);

f) managing the utility line cadastre;

g) short-term and long-term planning of public water supply facilities;

h) performing water supply tasks within the framework of the building permit procedure according to these regulations.

4. Individual responsibilities may be delegated in accordance with paragraph 3.

5. The competent authority may engage specialists for the preparation of matters, the monitoring of facilities, and for advice on enforcement tasks.

6. The competent authority has powers of instruction.

1. Within its supply area, the municipality shall ensure a qualitatively sound and sufficient supply of water for household, commercial, and industrial consumers (drinking water and utility water), in accordance with food legislation.

2. Simultaneously, the municipality shall guarantee an adequate supply of extinguishing water within its supply area.

1. The municipality's supply area extends over the legally designated building zones as well as over properties already developed outside the building zones. Excluded from this are areas connected to water supplies of other municipalities, corporations, and private entities.

2. Outside the building zone, the municipality is not obliged to supply water.

3. The municipality may also supply consumers outside the supply area, provided that the connection costs are borne by the consumer.

4. With a view to planning the scope, location, design, and costs of the future water supply system, including the firefighting water supply, the municipality shall develop a general water supply project (GWP).

5. The GWP illustrates the existing and planned water supply and firefighting water systems within the supply area.

6. The GWP and subsequent amendments, after preliminary review by the cantonal expert body for fire protection and fire services (glarnerSach), shall be publicly displayed for 30 days prior to their adoption. Any person with a legitimate interest worthy of protection may file an objection with the municipal council. Following the conclusion of the objection procedure, the municipal council shall adopt the GWP.

1. The municipality ensures the supply of potable drinking water within the supply area.

2. It generally also guarantees fire extinguishing water supply appropriate to the building zone in accordance with Article 21, Paragraph 4 of the Fire Protection Act and the recommendations of the cantonal specialist office for fire protection and fire services (glarnerSach).

3. The municipality regularly informs about water quality, promotes the economical use of drinking water through targeted information and public relations work, and strives to apply water-saving measures in its own buildings and facilities.

4. The municipality commits to an unlimited water supply, provided it is not prevented from doing so by force majeure, water scarcity, operational disruptions, fires, and adjustments to the water supply facilities.

5. The transfer of drinking water to plots of non-subscribers is not permitted without the municipality's authorization.

1. In the event of water scarcity, the municipal council shall decide on the allocation of the available water.

2. The municipality shall not pay any compensation for interruptions caused by such reasons or for restrictions in water supply that become necessary. The municipality shall not assume any liability for damages or consequential damages arising from an interruption of the water supply. Interruptions in the water supply shall be limited to the absolute minimum necessary and, whenever possible, the consumer shall be informed beforehand by public announcement or direct notification.

3. The supply of drinking water, water supply to essential businesses, and the provision of the public fire water reserve shall take precedence over all other uses.

1. The supply of water to businesses with greater water consumption or with higher consumption peaks than calculated in the GWP requires a special agreement between the municipality and the consumer. Any necessary construction measures are to be borne by the consumer.

2. Every connection of swimming pools, cooling, air conditioning and sprinkler systems, as well as fire hydrants etc., requires a special permit. The municipality is entitled to issue special conditions for these water systems.

1. In areas with public water supply systems and in other areas where a connection is expedient and reasonable, drinking water must be sourced from the public supply (connection obligation).

2. Owners are only exempt from the obligation to connect to and procure water if they possess facilities that supply sufficient drinking water, which consistently meets the quality requirements for drinking water. Proof of this must be provided by the owner and substantiated by an official certificate.

3. As a matter of principle, every owner can demand connection to the central water supply within the supply area (right to connect).

4. If a new water pipeline creates the possibility of connection for existing buildings, the connection must take place with the construction of the pipeline, or at the latest 24 months after its completion.

5. Connection to the central water supply must be requested by means of a water installation application to the competent authority or ordered by the municipality.

6. Water supply commences upon the fulfillment of all obligations by the consumer.

7. Private water supply systems and those of the public water supply may not be connected to each other, with the exception of connections made with special authorization.

8. If a consumer wishes to withdraw from the entire water supply, they must notify the department in writing, observing a notice period of 3 months.

1. Outside the supply area, connection to the raw water pipeline is possible upon a corresponding request. The purpose of use must be stated in the request.

2. In the event of raw water withdrawal, the municipality is not liable for the water quality.

3. To ensure water quality when used as drinking water, appropriate water treatment must be installed by the user and at their expense.

1. The owners or holders of building rights of the supplied properties (hereinafter referred to as owners), but not tenants or lessees, shall be considered responsible parties for private water systems.

2. Communities of persons with a central connection (condominium owners, terraced house owners, etc.) must appoint an authorized representative.

1. Hydrants may only be used for firefighting purposes. Use for other purposes is permitted only in exceptional cases and only with the authorization of the competent authority. Any manipulation of hydrants by unauthorized persons is prohibited.

2. A temporary water supply (e.g., construction site water) can be requested by submitting an application to the competent authority.

3. Public water supply fittings shall be operated exclusively by the authorized representatives of the municipality, and hydrants furthermore by the fire department.

1. No installations may be affixed to water facilities that are directly connected to the wastewater disposal network.

1. Public water supply systems comprise the distribution networks for basic and main development and the water treatment facilities in accordance with GWP specifications. They shall, as a general rule, be located on public land. The municipality plans the expansion of fire extinguishing systems in cooperation with the fire department command and the specialist office for fire protection and firefighting (glarnerSach).

2. Main development works may only be constructed, expanded, or altered by the municipality or its appointed agents.

3. Main development water pipes that are taken over by the municipality based on the development regulations must generally have an inner diameter of at least 125 mm and also serve for fire extinguishing water supply.

1. As a rule, every building plot must be developed by its own direct house connection. A gate valve must be installed in every connection pipe, which is to be placed on the main distribution pipe and/or the common pipe and must always be accessible.

2. House connections may only be constructed, extended, maintained, or altered by installers licensed in Glarus Nord.

3. Pipes may only be covered after acceptance and surveying by the municipality or its authorized representatives.

1. Every landowner is obliged to grant the municipality the corresponding right of way for the construction of facilities that are in the interest of the water supply (Art. 148 lit. e EG ZGB). In particular, the relocation of valves, hydrants, and the attachment of corresponding signs on private land must be permitted. Rights of way are compensated according to the recommendations of the Swiss Farmers' Union.

2. If private connection lines are to be constructed and third-party land is to be used for this purpose, the parties involved must regulate their mutual rights and obligations (right of way, construction, maintenance, etc.) before the start of construction and provide proof thereof to the department. If they cannot agree, the Municipal Council shall issue the necessary orders based on Art. 18 ER.

1. The department maintains a cadastre of public and private water supply systems within the supply area up to the inner face of the building wall, but maximally up to the water meter. Systems in the remaining municipal area will also be included in the cadastre where possible.

2. The owners and users of the water supply systems must provide all necessary information for the creation of the cadastre free of charge.

3. The cadastre can be inspected at the competent authority.

1. For the professional planning, execution, and inspection of water supply systems, the guidelines and standards of professional associations, particularly those of the SVGW and the SIA, are fundamentally authoritative. For fire extinguishing systems, the directives of the cantonal specialist office for fire protection and fire services (GlarnerSach) apply.

2. The Municipal Council may impose divergent or additional requirements within the framework of superior law.

1. Private well rights shall remain valid. Their content and scope are determined by the entry in the land register.

2. For contracts concerning well rights without an entry in the land register, the entitled party must submit the original contracts to the department for review. The department shall decide whether these rights are legitimate and whether they can be entered accordingly in the land register. The costs for the transfer of the right into the land register shall be borne by the entitled party.

3. Unless otherwise stipulated in the land register entry, the well right applies to a specific quantity of untreated water from a specific source.

4. The register of private well rights shall be maintained by the competent authority and updated according to the land register mutations communicated.

5. Unused well rights may be repurchased by the municipality.

1. Unless otherwise stipulated in the land register entry, the department determines whether the well right is exercised via a calibrated tap or a water meter.

2. The onward supply and/or diversion of water to third parties is prohibited.

3. The competent authority is entitled to inspect the water supply point and the facility for regulating water consumption at any time.

4. For required water meters, the provisions according to Art. 27 shall apply.

1. For every private well right, a fee according to the water tariff shall be paid to the municipality for the control and maintenance of the calibration or the water meter.

2. For adjustments to connection pipes, the provisions on house connections shall apply analogously.

3. If a connection pipe is used by several well right holders, the costs shall be shared according to the proportion of use.

4. If, in addition to the entitled quantity of water from the well right, water is also drawn from the public network, the general tariff according to these regulations shall apply to the latter.

1. All pipes, system components, and apparatus inside the house or downstream of the water meter are considered internal house installations. With the exception of metering devices, these are consistently owned by the consumer. The costs for their construction, maintenance, and removal shall be borne by the consumer.

1. For new installations and extensions of existing installations, a water installation permit must be obtained from the department.

2. Installers must comply with the valid SVGW guidelines for the construction of water installations. Likewise, the provisions of the cantonal specialist office and the special regulations and instructions of the municipal bodies must be observed. Only approved products according to the SVGW's "Certification Directory Water" may be installed. This also applies to water treatment systems.

3. A backflow of water into the public network must be prevented by means of backflow prevention in accordance with the SVGW guidelines.

4. The installation of water-powered apparatus and fittings that generate water hammer is not permitted.

5. Sprinkler systems, both for new constructions and for renovations of house connection lines, are to be connected to the pipeline network at the expense of the property owner with a 3-way valve arrangement. The system separation is governed by SVGW Guideline W5. Pipeline enlargements for sprinkler systems are to be financed by the system operator.

6. The competent authority has the right and the duty to inspect the work of installers, as well as existing building service systems. The inspection does not limit the liability or warranty obligations of the installer or the owner.

7. New earthing of electrical systems to water pipes is no longer permitted. Existing earthing must be continuously disconnected at the owner's expense after approval by the energy supplier.

8. The competent authority reserves the right to seek advice from neutral technical experts.

1. Due to the existence of various pressure zones, the municipality may be compelled, for compelling reasons, to implement pressure changes, whether permanently or only temporarily. All installations and apparatuses must be constructed or connected in such a way that they can withstand the possible maximum pressure.

2. The municipality is not liable for damages resulting from pressure changes that are attributable to improper or defective installations or incorrect selection of apparatuses.

1. In the event of persistent cold, pipes and apparatus exposed to frost must be appropriately protected, shut off, and drained. The consumer is liable for all damages caused by frost and by themselves or third parties.

2. Allowing water to run to prevent freezing is prohibited.

3. Consumers with sensitive consumer appliances must themselves take suitable protective measures against the consequences of water shortage and pipe repairs.

1. The use of rainwater for toilet flushing or garden use, etc., requires a pipe network separate from the drinking water supply, in accordance with SVGW guidelines.

2. A direct connection between the two pipe networks is not permitted.

3. Taps/outlets for rainwater must be labeled accordingly with "No drinking water."

1. As a general rule, only water meters officially approved by the municipality and authorised for installation are permitted. The competent authority determines the size of the required water meter based on the load values in accordance with the guidelines of the SVGW. The water meter is the property of the municipality and is provided and maintained by it. This also applies to additional water meters used for differential measurement.

2. Normally, only one water meter is installed per connection. Additional water meters are also subject to a fee as stipulated in the water tariff.

3. The location of the water meter is determined by the competent authority, taking into account the needs of the consumer. The consumer must provide the space for the installation of the water meter free of charge. In new buildings and renovations, the water meter must be installed in a frost-proof manner and must always be easily accessible.

4. Shut-off devices must be installed before and after the water meter. Furthermore, the guidelines of the SVGW for the installation of water systems must be observed.

5. The municipality periodically revises the water meters at its own expense. If the accuracy of measurement is questioned by the consumer, the water meter will be removed by the competent authority and subjected to an official examination. If the recalibration shows that the measurement accuracy is within the permissible tolerance according to W/TPW 108 of the SVGW, the property owner shall bear the resulting costs. In other cases, the municipality shall cover the examination and any repair costs.

6. In the event of incorrect meter readings, the normal consumption of previous years (average of the last 5 years) shall be applied mutatis mutandis for determining the water quantity. Any subsequent claims are subject to a 5-year limitation period.

7. The consumer is liable for damages to the water meter that are not attributable to normal wear and tear. The consumer may not make or have made any changes to the water meter.

1. To determine water consumption, the meter readings are authoritative. Readings are taken by the representatives of the competent authority at intervals determined by the municipal council.

2. The department may order self-declaration.

3. The department is entitled to carry out remote readings and to make adjustments to the water meter for remote reading.

4. For the future remote reading of water meters, the department requires the installation of an empty cable conduit between the water meter and the electricity meter in new buildings and renovations, at the expense of the consumer.

5. Without a concurrently existing building application from the consumer, the department may order the installation of an empty conduit at the owner's expense for the conversion to remote reading.

1. For the new construction or modification of a house connection, a house installation, or an installation for rainwater utilization, a water installation application must be submitted to the Municipal Department.

2. Documents signed by the client and the project author must be submitted proactively in triplicate, as well as electronically.

3. Documents for house connections

a) Completed application form Part 1: House Connection;

b) Site plan (excerpt from the land register plan) with the project entered, as well as the location of public water pipes, the connection line, and traffic facilities;

c) Water connection plan (building footprint) with the following information: water volume, cover depth, diameter, material with nominal pressure;

d) Name of the executing installer.

4. Documents for building services installations

a) Completed application form Part 2: Building Services Installations;

b) House pipes and number of apparatuses to be connected, number of load values, maximum water consumption, and pipe dimensions according to SVGW guidelines;

c) Installation diagram;

d) Name of the executing installer.

5. The competent authority may request further information and documents if this is necessary for the assessment.

1. The department issues the water installation permit and orders the necessary conditions and requirements.

2. Construction work may only commence after the written issuance of the water installation permit.

3. For all deviations from the approved plans, the consent of the competent authority must be obtained before execution.

4. A processing fee and a deposit, in accordance with the Fee Schedule for Construction and Planning, shall be levied for the handling of water installation applications. The processing fee must cover the costs for processing applications and for inspections.

1. For extraordinary official expenses, the incurred costs may subsequently be passed on to the owner or deducted from the deposit.

2. Extraordinary official expenses can arise, for example, in the case of extensive building applications, the involvement of specialists for clarifications and expert reports, the granting of special connection permits, extensive inspections and approvals of installations, large administrative efforts, etc.

1. In the event of an alteration to an existing private connection in connection with the construction of a public water pipeline, a water installation application may be waived. The competent authority shall determine the details of the connection after consulting with the owners.

1. The concession shall be granted upon written application.

2. The concessionaire or their employer must provide proof of having concluded a public liability insurance policy with an adequate sum insured, as determined by the department.

3. The concessionaire must demonstrate that they or their employer possesses their own workshop, including the necessary equipment, and is capable of carrying out repairs within the supply area.

4. Permanent concessions shall be issued by the competent authority exclusively to installers who meet the conditions of SVGW Guideline GW 1.

5. An object-specific concession for individual cases shall be issued by the competent authority exclusively to persons or companies who either comply with SVGW Guideline GW 1 or guarantee professional execution in accordance with the SVGW guidelines.

6. The concession is personal and non-transferable.

7. The concessionaire shall be liable for all damages arising from non-compliance with the regulations and guidelines.

8. The department may withdraw a granted concession if the execution of work or the business conduct of the concessionaire gives rise to justified complaints.

9. The competent authority shall provide information and publish who holds concessions.

1. The completion of the pipeline must be reported by the installer to the competent authority for inspection at least 2 days before the covering. If the notification is not made, the Department may arrange for the excavation of the pipelines at the expense of the building owner or the depot.

2. For inspections or final acceptances, the inspection authority may also request pressure tests if necessary.

3. For omitted inspection notifications and follow-up inspections, or in the absence of the required dimensions, the Department reserves the right to inspect the pipeline by means of pressure tests and to carry out a pipeline location. Any resulting expenses will be charged to the owner.

4. Acceptance protocols must be prepared for basic and main developments in accordance with the GWP.

1. The professional measurement of water supply systems is determined within the framework of the water installation permit.

2. The installer must notify the competent authority at least 2 days in advance when the water supply system is ready for measurement. The pipe must not be covered before the inspection and measurement. If notification is not given, the department may arrange for the location or exposure of the pipe at the expense of the owner or the deposit.

1. The completion of the sanitary distribution manifold with the installation of the water meter must be reported to the responsible authority by the installer at least 2 days before the commissioning of the installations.

2. The installations may only be definitively commissioned after final acceptance.

3. Inspections and acceptances do not relieve the owner, the construction management, or the contractor of the duty of supervision and the responsibility for the professional execution of the work.

1. Maintenance of house connection pipes is the responsibility of the owner. Water supply systems must always be operated, controlled, and kept in a functional and watertight condition by the owner.

2. The owner shall bear the costs for maintenance work and renovations of house connection pipes or for their replacement. If multiple owners are affected by the works, all parties must be informed in advance, and the cost allocation shall be regulated by the parties.

3. If no water is drawn from a connection for more than 6 months, this must be reported to the responsible authority. The valve at the main development pipe and/or the common pipe will then be shut off by the municipality. Fees according to "Section Financing" remain owed.

4. If water consumption is ceased according to Art. 9, para. 8, or if no water is drawn from a connection for more than 5 years, the connection must be decommissioned. For this purpose, the house connection pipe must be disconnected from the public water supply at the main pipe and/or the common pipe, at the owner's expense.

5. If the owner fails to comply with their obligations, the municipality, after prior hearing in accordance with Art. 63 of the Administrative Justice Act, shall order the necessary measures and set a reasonable deadline for their implementation. If the required measures are not fulfilled within the deadline, the municipality may have the measures carried out at the owner's expense.

1. The competent authority or its representatives are entitled to inspect the water installations at any time. They shall be granted free access, normally with prior notice, to all water installations up to the distribution manifold and the water meter.

1. Disturbances, noises, damage to the supply lines and water meters, disproportionate excess consumption, etc., must be reported immediately to the responsible authority.

1. By granting permits and controlling private water supply systems, the municipality assumes no liability for poorly functioning or non-functioning water supply systems.

2. The owners are liable for damages caused by defective dimensioning and construction, insufficient function, or defective operation and maintenance of their water supply systems.

3. The municipality is not liable for damages caused to owners or third parties by interruptions, provided that the public water supply systems are professionally constructed and maintained or arise due to *force majeure*.

1. The municipality shall levy cost-covering and user-pays fees in accordance with the provisions of the development regulations to finance its expenses for public water supply facilities.

2. The assessment and levy of connection fees and annual fees shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of these regulations and the associated tariff.

1. The costs of private water supply systems and their connection to the public network shall be borne by the landowners.

2. If, in exceptional cases, connections or connection lines serve properties of several parties, all related costs shall be divided by these respective parties themselves.

1. **Connection Fee**

The Department shall levy a one-time connection fee upon the issuance of a water installation permit. The owners of all new buildings and facilities on a parcel shall be subject to this fee, even if no potable water is drawn from individual buildings.

2. **Assessment Basis**

The assessment basis shall be the gross floor area (GFA) in square meters as defined in the annex.

3. **Building Enlargements and/or Changes of Use**

In the event of building enlargements and/or changes of use, the fee shall be payable for the additional GFA, irrespective of whether additional water is drawn.

4. **Large Halls**

Large halls exceeding 600 m² GFA and without significant water consumption (e.g., churches, storage buildings, or similar) shall be assessed with a reduced GFA. Subsequent changes of use in such cases shall be subject to additional fees.

5. **Raw Water Connection Fee**

The connection fee for drawing raw water shall be reduced compared to the connection fee for drawing potable water.

6. **Demolished or Destroyed Buildings**

If a building for which the one-time connection fee has been levied is demolished, or destroyed by fire or similar events, and a new building is erected in its place, the original GFA shall be credited when determining the new connection fee. Documentation regarding the area to be demolished must be collected and submitted to the competent authority in accordance with SN 504 416 (SIA 416). If the GFA is reduced, there shall be no claim for reimbursement of any part of the original connection fee. The party claiming the credit shall bear the burden of proof.

1. The additional costs for further adjustments to the water supply systems due to increased loads from special installations (e.g., sprinkler systems) beyond the dimensioning values of the GWP are to be borne by the originator.

1. For the financing of public water supply systems, the owners of buildings and installations connected to the public water supply must pay annual fees.

2. The annual fee is levied in the form of a degressive tiered tariff based on water consumption in cubic meters per year. The obligation to pay fees applies as long as the connection exists.

3. For new connections to the public water supply, the fee is levied proportionally from the time of commissioning of the drinking water house connection.

4. For connections that, for special reasons, do not have water meters or where their installation is not possible, the department may determine the water consumption.

5. For temporary water usage and special supplies (e.g., construction water), the amount of the fee will be determined by the department based on the quantity drawn. Depending on the situation, a flat rate may be determined by the department.

6. For sprinkler systems and similar installations, an annual fee is levied based on the maximum standby capacity (l/min).

1. The bearing of the costs for the relocation of a public utility line on private property is determined by an existing right-of-way agreement and, if no such agreement exists, by Art. 693 of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB).

2. If a public utility line is decommissioned and relocated, the costs for adapting the connection of the fine distribution network shall be borne by the party causing the relocation.

3. If an interested party requests the relocation of public water supply facilities, they must advance the construction costs until appropriate financing is secured.

4. If legal provisions are changed, the costs for adapting the fine distribution network shall be borne by its owner.

1. The one-time connection fees are owed by the person who is the owner of the connected property at the time of their due date. Furthermore, all subsequent purchasers owe the fees that are still outstanding at the time of their property acquisition.

2. The annual fees are owed by the respective owners of the property.

3. The apportionment of fees to tenants is the responsibility of the respective owner of the property.

4. In cases of common co-ownership, a responsible administrative body must be designated for the receipt, distribution, and payment of the invoice. If no responsible administrative body is designated, the invoice will be delivered to one of the co-owners for payment.

1. Every change of ownership of a property must be reported to the Department early after contract signing, stating the previous and the new owner as well as the time of the change. The previous owner is liable for the costs of water consumption until the regular reading of the water meter.

2. The owner is liable for fees for vacant rooms or apartments and unused facilities.

1. The annual fees shall be invoiced semi-annually or annually by the Department. In the case of large water consumers, interim partial payments may also be required.

2. Invoices are due for payment 30 days after their issue date. A reminder fee will be charged for late payments.

1. The municipality or its agents may pursue defaulting payers through debt collection via distraint (seizure of assets) or bankruptcy, or through real estate collateral realization in accordance with Art. 227a of the Introductory Law to the Swiss Civil Code (EG ZGB).

2. The provisions of the Administrative Justice Act shall apply to compulsory enforcement.

1. Against decisions and orders of the Department, issued on the basis of the present regulations, an appeal may be lodged with the Municipal Council within 30 days from the date of service.

1. Any person who violates the provisions of these regulations or fails to comply with orders issued thereunder by the Department and the Municipal Council, despite being reminded of the penal provisions of this Article, shall be punished with detention or a fine. The application of cantonal or federal penal provisions remains reserved.

2. The Municipal Council may impose fines of up to CHF 2,000.00.