(A) Generally. Whenever the city shall determine that it is feasible to provide water service to a customer, the city shall install, maintain, and operate a main distribution pipeline or pipelines from the system’s source of water supply and shall further install and maintain, at the city’s expense, such portion of the necessary water service lines as may be needed to bring water from a water main to the lot or easement line of a customer.
(1) However, if the necessary water service line from the water main to the water meter of a customer is unusually long as determined by the Superintendent, within guidelines fixed by the city, the customer may be required to pay a portion of the cost of that service line.
(2) The expense borne by the city in any event shall include the necessary tap, fittings, and shut-off valve, which items shall belong to the city.
(3) Each customer shall install and maintain, at his or her expense, that portion of the service line from the lot or easement line to his or her premises, including a stop and waste cock at the end of the house side of his or her service, which items shall belong to the customer. The minimum earth cover of the customer’s service shall be 30 inches. The Superintendent shall determine the size and kind of service to be installed.
(B) Customer service lines.
(1) Piping on the premises of a customer must be so installed that connections are conveniently located with respect to the city lines and mains. The customer shall provide a place for metering which is unobstructed and accessible at all times. The customer shall furnish and maintain a shut-off value on his or her side of the meter, and the city will furnish a like valve on its side of the meter.
(2) The customer’s service lines shall be installed and maintained by the customer at his or her own expense in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the city’s rules and regulations and with the regulations of the Department of Health.
(Prior Code, § 50.015) (Ord. 610.3, passed 3-16-1982; Ord. 91-11, passed 11-11-1991) Penalty, see § 10.99
Cross-reference:
All taps and connections to be made under the authority of the Mayor, see § 50.003