(A) Building or house sewer connections on the consumer’s premises shall be so arranged as to provide service to 1 lot. If additional service is required, it will be considered as a separate and individual account.
(B) (1) 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 Sewer Department’s rules and regulations and in full compliance with the regulations of the State Department of Health Services.
(2) Failure to comply with such regulations relieves the town of any and all liability from injury or damage proximately caused therefrom.
(C) The consumer shall safeguard the Sewer Department’s property placed on the consumer’s premises and shall permit access to it only by the authorized representatives of the Sewer Department.
(D) In the event that any loss or damage to the property of the Sewer Department 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 Sewer Department and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the consumer. The amount of the loss of damage or the cost of repairs may be added to the consumer’s bill, and, if not paid, service may be discontinued by the Sewer Department after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing as specified in § 50.03 above.
(E) The Sewer Department may discontinue its service for the following additional reasons:
(1) To prevent fraud or abuse; and/or
(2) The consumer’s willful disregard of or refusal to comply with this chapter or other rules as may be adopted by the Council.
(F) When service to a consumer shall require the laying of any 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 the installation.
(1986 Code, § 15-4-2)