941.02 OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL.

   (a)    The public water supply system of the City, including all water mains, laterals, valves, hydrants, meters and services, is under the exclusive control of the Director of Public Service and his authorized agents and employees. Such control shall include all piping from the City mains to the point of ultimate consumption or to where the City water is finally discharged freely at atmospheric pressure. Such control shall be governed by these rules and regulations and the water by-laws as adopted by the Director of Public Service.

   (b)    The Division of Water does not guarantee any fixed chemical quality, fixed pressure or continuous supply, but it will, in case of accident that will cause sudden change in quality, pressure or supply, endeavor to notify consumers affected thereby. Those using fixtures or equipment sensitive to change and receiving their supply direct from the City mains should have protective equipment, including but not limited to reserve supply tanks, alarms, pressure regulating valves, for emergency cases as no claims will be considered for damage of any nature whatsoever arising from such action.

   (c)    Whenever a break or leak occurs in a water main or water service line between the main and the curb box, the Division of Water will repair this at its own expense as soon as possible. If a break or leak occurs between the curb box and the meter at any place upon the premises supplied, it shall be repaired at the expense of the customer. If the Division of Water, in order to prevent excessive waste or substantial damage deems it to be an urgent and necessary action to shut off the water, such action will be taken. The City shall give notice to the customer and consumer, if any, in accordance with Section 941.12(1). The customer must then make repairs before water service will be restored.

(Ord. 96-079. Passed 5-7-96.)