7-1-12: MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
   A.   Required: All users of water services shall keep their service pipes and connections in good repair and protected from damage, deterioration or pollution. All pipe, fittings, valves or other devices shall be of such material, quality and specifications as specified in the building and plumbing codes and as the city council shall require, and shall be installed as specified by regulations duly adopted by resolution of the city council, and shall be installed only after first obtaining approval and permit therefor from the water superintendent. (Ord. 89-1, 5-16-1989; amd. 2006 Code)
   B.   Responsible Parties: The city is responsible to their residents/applicants to maintain the main lines and the service connections/laterals up to and including the meter. The resident applicants are responsible to maintain the service connection/lateral from the meter to end of the applicants connection.
   C.   Entry By City Authorized: The city is granted easement or right to come upon and cross over water users property for the purpose of installing, repairing, removing, maintaining, reading, shutting off the water meter and accessories or for such other purpose as may be necessary or incidental to the enforcement or supervision of the system. (Ord. 89-1, 5-16-1989)