(A) All service lines one inch and smaller from the distribution main to and including the curb stop and box, shall be maintained in good repair at the expense of the town, including the replacement thereof if necessitated because of corrosion, tuberculation, or other deterioration. However, if replacement is necessary due to increased demand or damage caused by the customer, such replacement shall be at the customer’s expense.
(B) All service lines and fixtures from the curb stop to the meter, and all service lines one inch and larger from the distribution main to the meter, shall be installed and maintained at the expense of the owner. Any leaks or other defects shall be properly and promptly repaired by him or her. Existing services extended to property not adjacent to the water main, whether through public or private property, shall be considered a private service line. The maintenance of said line shall be the customer’s responsibility, unless said line or main has been accepted in writing for maintenance by the town prior to its installation. If needed repairs are not made to service lines or private lines within five days of notification by the town, the property owners may be charged the sum of $5 per day for each day following the five-day period of grace that the water wastage is allowed to continue. In cases of emergency, the town will shut off the water, make the repair, and charge the customer for this service on the basis of actual cost plus overhead expenses.
(C) All meter boxes (including pits or vaults) constructed or installed by the owner, regardless of location, and all such boxes constructed or installed by the town and located on private property shall be maintained in good repair by the town, and any necessary repairs charged to the owner.
(D) Effective upon the adoption of this code, no new private service lines or new connections to existing private service lines will be permitted. After this date, service will only be furnished to properties located adjacent to a water main. Billing made after the meter is read shall be adjusted according to the actual meter reading.
(1996 Code, § 104.111) (Ord. 502, passed 8-12-1996; Ord. 1997-2, passed 6-9-1997; Ord. 99-5, passed 5-10-1999; Ord. 2017-9, passed 5-3-2017) Penalty, see § 54.999