It is the responsibility of the consumer or owner to maintain the service pipe from the main into the house or other building, including, but not limited to, the stand pipe or curb stop and all equipment associated with the service line, stand pipe or curb stop. In case of failure upon the part of any consumer or owner to repair any leak or any service line, stand pipe or curb stop, within 24 hours after oral or written notice has been given the owner or occupant of the premises, the water may be shut off and will not be turned on until a reconnection charge has been paid and the water service has been repaired. When the waste of water is great or when damage is likely to result from the leak, the water will be turned off if the repair is not proceeded with immediately. Following notice as provided by this chapter, at the sole option of the city, the city may repair the leak and the service pipe, stand pipe or curb stop and all equipment associated with the service line, stand pipe or curb stop and assess the cost for the repair against the property benefitted. The costs to be so assessed may include, but are not limited to, material, labor and professional fees and expenses incurred in the repair.
(2004 Code, § 52.02) (Ord. 93-80, passed 5-11-1993; Ord. 93-82, passed 6-8-1993)