All service and water meters and all materials supplied by the Utility Department in the installation or repair of any meter and all materials supplied in the installation of any service connection with the town mains shall remain at all times the property of the Utility Department and shall be maintained, repaired and renewed by the Utility Department when rendered unserviceable through normal use. Where replacements, repairs to pipes, meters or other materials are rendered necessary by the act, negligence or carelessness of the customer or any member of his/her family or person in his/her employ, any expenses caused to the Utility Department for such repair shall be charged against and collected from the customer. The Utility Department may refuse to furnish water through the service until the account is paid in full.
(Ord. O2011-03, passed 2-7-11)