(A) Building or house sewer connections on the consumer’s premises shall be so arranged as to provide service to one lot. If additional service is required, it will be considered as a separate and individual account.
(B) The consumer’s house or building service line, sewer connection and apparatus shall be installed and maintained by the consumer, at the consumer’s expense, in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the Public Works Department’s rules and regulations and in full compliance with the regulations of the State Department of Health Services, Department of Environmental Quality or other state or local authority with jurisdiction.
(C) The consumer shall safeguard the town’s property placed on the consumer’s premises and shall permit access to it only by the authorized representatives of the Public Works Department.
(D) In the event that any loss or damage to the property of the town or any accident or injury to persons or property is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful act of the consumer, his or her agents or employees, the cost of necessary repairs or replacements shall be paid by the consumer to the Public Works Department and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the consumer. The amount of such loss or damage or the cost of repairs may be added to the consumer’s bill, and, if not paid, service may be discontinued by the Public Works Department.
(E) The Public Works Department may discontinue sewer service for the following additional reasons:
(1) To prevent fraud or abuse; and/or
(2) Failure of consumer to comply with this chapter.
(F) When service to a consumer shall require the laying of any town sewer lines or the installation of any other town property on, under, across or over the consumer’s property, the consumer will grant to the town an easement, right-of-way or license for such installation.
(Ord. 03-92, passed 9-28-1992)