The service drain or pipe, grinder pump(s), and lift station(s) within the premises and through its entire length to the city sewer main must be laid and kept in repair at the expense of the owner, who shall be responsible for all damages resulting from leaks, breaks and obstructions. No claim shall be made against the city on account of the breaking of any service, drain or sewer pipe or apparatus or for the failure in discharge of sewage to the city sewer main. When there is a leak or obstruction in the street and it is doubtful whether the leak or obstruction is from a break in the city sewer main or from a private service pipe, the Public Works Director shall determine which it is from. If the leak or obstruction is found to be from the city sewer main, the city will make all repairs, but if it is from the service pipe, the owner of the property or agent will be notified and must immediately take charge of the excavation, repair the leak or obstruction, replace the street, and be responsible for all the damages which may result. In case the owner or agent does not make repairs at once, the city will proceed, and all bills for labor and material will become a charge against said wastewater account for the property, and shall be collected from the property owner or agent.
(Prior Code, § 4.04.040) (Ord. 1, passed 1-17-1980; Ord. 20, passed 11-21-1983; Ord. 2021-10, passed 12-20-2021)