(a) The public water supply system of the City, including all water mains, laterals, valves, hydrants, meters and services, is under the exclusive control of the Director of Administration and his authorized agents and employees. Such control shall include all piping from the City mains to the point of ultimate consumption or to where the City water is finally discharged freely at atmospheric pressure. Such control shall be governed by these rules and regulations and the water by-laws as adopted by the Director of Administration.
(b) Whenever a break or leak occurs in a water main or water service line between the main and the curb box, the Water Department will repair this at its own expense as soon as possible. If a break or leak occurs between the curb box and the meter at any place upon the premises supplied, it shall be repaired at the expense of the customer. If the Water Department in order to prevent excessive waste or substantial damage deems it to be an urgent and necessary action to shut off the water, such action will be taken. The City shall give notice to the customer and consumer, if any, in accordance with Section 921.05. The customer must then make repairs before water service will be restored.
(Ord. 97-9020. Passed 2-5-97.)