Any person owning property within a water supply district established by the township and conforming to the standards, rules and regulations established in or under terms of this chapter shall be permitted to receive water from the water system provided necessary water main is in existence and crossing in front of the "address side" of the consumer's premises.
(A) Required connection. Each new residential, commercial or industrial premises built, other than sheds, residential garages, and/or additions to existing structures, abutting the system or contained within a township water district within the township, shall be required to connect to the system within 60 days of delivery of notice to do so using the shortest most direct route to a water supply line.
(B) Turning on water service. No person other than an authorized employee of the township shall turn on or turn off any water service at the curb stop. Water service shall not be turned on unless all charges, fees and the like have been paid.
(C) Turning off service.
(1) The township reserves the right to terminate service to a consumer, after due notice has been given where payment for water supply has not been timely received, and/or for violation of this chapter or any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The township may shut off the water in any main to make repairs or extensions, or for any other necessary purpose at any time without notice to consumers.
(2) The consumer shall maintain all water service pipes so they are free from leaks at all times. Whenever a leak appears in a consumer's installation, which allows water to escape without registering upon the meter, the township shall give the consumer written notice thereof and the consumer shall immediately proceed to repair the service pipe. If the repairs have not been completed within 48 hours after notice has been given, the township may stop the service by shutting off the water at the curb stop or by excavating to and closing the corporation stop. The costs incurred by the township of excavating and shutting off the service shall be paid by the consumer or by the owner of the premises before service is restored. If, in the determination of the township, any leak on the consumer's installation is of a nature that endangers public safety or constitutes a nuisance or a source of waste, the township may shut off or stop the service until the leak is repaired.
(D) Change of consumer. When the premises are to be vacated or there is a change of owner, occupant or agent, prompt written notice shall be given to the Clerk's Office. The consumer may discontinue service by giving not less than 24-hours' written notice to the Clerk's office during its regular office hours.
(E) Outside service connections. Water main extensions and domestic water connections to premises outside of water districts are prohibited, except where approved by the Township Board.
(F) Water extensions. The total expense of extending water mains shall be borne by the benefitted property owners in accordance with provisions of a contract or by special assessments levied by the township in accordance with state law.
(Ord. 17-02, passed 3-20-2017) Penalty, see § 51.999