Prior to the adoption of 16982 on 09/01/2001, Section 11-234 read as follows.

Any water leakage, seepage or moisture in any cellar, basement or part thereof, of any house or building occasioned by leakage from defective hydrants, water pipes, sewer pipes, cisterns, wells, gutters, drains, rain spouts or seepage from the surrounding earth shall constitute a nuisance.