(A) Installation Connections: The service will be installed by the District from its water distribution main to the curb line or property line of the premises which may abut on the street, or on a District right of way or easement. Charges for new service are payable in advance and shall be fixed by resolution of the Town Board.
1. Applicable charges for a new service connection may be waived by the District if the applicant furnishes and installs the service at his own expense. The installation connection will require the use of pipe, valves and other facilities that comply with the quality of materials acceptable to the District. The service shall be installed as decided by the District for location and materials installation and shall be inspected by an authorized District representative.
(B) Mandatory Connections: It shall be mandatory for the owner of all houses, buildings or other properties used for human occupancy, employment, recreation, commercial, industrial or other like purposes situated within the District and abutting on any street, alley or right of way in which there is located a public water main to connect to such main within ninety (90) days following enactment of this Chapter, provided however, that a public water main is within three hundred feet (300') of the property utilizing water. For new construction, such connection shall be made before a certificate of occupancy will be issued.
(C) Meters: The Town Board may promulgate rules and regulations relating to the installation and administration of water meters.
(D) Change In Location Of Services: Services moved for the convenience of the customer will be relocated at the customer's expense. Services moved to protect the District's property will be moved at District's expense.
(E) Changes In Size Of Services: Permanent changes in the size or capacity of existing services will be made at the expense of the customer.
(F) Ownership: The service connection, whether located on public or private property, is the property of the District, and the District reserves the right to repair, replace or maintain the service connection as well as to remove it upon discontinuance of service.
(G) Maintenance: The service connection will be repaired and maintained by the District at its expense except as provided in Section 9-3-21 of this Chapter. However, the District is not responsible for the maintenance of water lines beyond the end of its service. Installation of water lines beyond the service connection may be provided by the District. (Ord. 2000-C, 4-20-2000, eff. 5-11-2000)