(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. Service lines from one and one-fourth-inch to two-inch from the main to the curb stop will be maintained as needed by the town. The cost of this repair will be billed to the owner or responsible party. However, if replacement or repair of any of the above-size service lines is necessitated due to increased demand or damage caused by the customer, such replacement or repair shall be at the customer’s expense.
(B) (1) All service lines and fixtures from the curb stop to the meter, and all service lines two and one-half-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.
(2) Existing services extended to property not adjacent to a water main, whether through public or private property, shall be considered a private service line, the maintenance of which 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 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) Effective October 1, 1979, 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.
(Prior Code, § 104.17) Penalty, see § 52.999