(A) The city shall place service pipes from the most accessible main to the point most convenient for furnishing water to the consumer. The city shall supply service pipes with meters and meter boxes, which shall be under the control and remain the property of the city.
(B) Installation of water meters shall be made by the city, and the size of the meter to be installed shall be determined by the City Engineer.
(C) All water consumers shall, at their own expense, connect with the outlet provided with an approved service pipe, including stop and waste valve of approved quality. The connecting pipe for residences shall not be less than three-quarters of an inch in diameter. The service pipes shall be placed not less than 12 inches underground and shall be kept in good repair.
(D) No person shall be allowed to connect, attach, or reconnect any pipe to the city mains or service pipes or make any alteration in any pipe or pipes so connected without authority from the Council or its authorized agent.
(E) Where water service is available from the city and one or more other agencies within the corporate limits of the city, applicants desiring water service shall connect to the city water system unless waived by the City Manager.
(Prior Code, § 4.025) Penalty, see § 50.99