Section 185.11. Authorization for and application of rules.

 

(1)   Chapter PSC 185 is part of the Wisconsin administrative code and constitutes a general order of the public service commission, the issuance of which is authorized by ss. 227.11 (2) , 196.02 , 196.06 , 196.12 , 196.15 , 196.16 , 196.19 , and 196.37 , Stats.

(2)   Chapter PSC 185 is designed to effectuate and implement ss. 196.02 , 196.03 , 196.06 , 196.12 , 196.15 , 196.16 , and 196.17 , Stats.

(3)  The requirements of ch. PSC 185 shall be observed by all water public utilities, both privately and publicly owned, engaged in the pumping, purchasing, transmission, or distribution of water except that an exemption may be given by the public service commission.

(4)  Nothing in this chapter shall preclude special and individual consideration being given to exceptional or unusual situations and, upon due investigation of the facts and circumstances involved, the adoption of requirements as to individual utilities or services which shall be lesser, greater, other, or different than those provided in this chapter.

(5)  The manner of enforcing this chapter is prescribed in s. 196.66 , Stats., and such other means as provided in statutory sections administered by the public service commission.

(6)  In case of emergency, where public interest requires immediate action without waiting for compliance with the specific terms of this chapter, immediate corrective action shall be taken by the utility, which action, however, shall be subject to review by the public service commission.