All meters, pipes, and other equipment which are installed by the city shall be and remain the property of the city and consumers using the same shall be responsible for the safekeeping thereof. If any meter, pipe, or other equipment which is installed by the city shall be damaged or destroyed by
any cause which could have been prevented by the exercising of ordinary care and caution, then, and in such case the cost of repairing or replacing the same shall be charged to and paid by the consumer responsible therefor.
(Ord. 189, passed 2-22-58)