(A) Piping on the water consumer’s premises must be so arranged that the connections are conveniently located with respect to the county’s lines or mains.
(B) When a meter is placed on the premises of a consumer, a suitable place shall be provided by the consumer for placing the meter, unobstructed and accessible at all times to the meter reader.
(C) The consumer shall furnish and maintain a private cutoff valve on the consumer’s side of the meter, and the county shall provide a like valve on the county’s side of the meter.
(D) The consumer’s piping 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 county’s rules and regulations, and in full compliance with the sanitary regulations of the state’s Board of Health.
(E) The property owner shall be responsible for the county’s property placed on the owner’s premises and shall permit access to such property only authorized representatives of the county.
(F) In the event of any loss or damage to the property of the county which is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful act of the owner, his or her agents or employees, the cost of the necessary repairs or replacements shall be paid by the owner to the county, and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the owner. The amount of the loss or damage or the cost of repairs shall be added to the owner’s bill, and if the charges are not paid, service may be discontinued by the county.
(Prior Code, § 51.11) (Ord. passed 7-11-1978; Am. Ord. passed 7-17-1995)