(A) The service pipe and its fixtures from the water main to and including the curb stop shall be maintained in good repair at the expense of the Utility, including replacement if necessary because of damage, corrosion, tuberculation, or other deterioration. If replacement is necessary due to increased demand by the customer, that replacement shall be at the customer's expense.
(B) The service pipe and its fixtures from the curb stop to the building served, the meter excepted, shall be maintained at the expense of the customer or owner of the property. Any leaks or other defects in the pipe or fixture shall be promptly repaired by the customer or owner. A service line or private main extended to property not adjacent to a utility water main, whether extended through public or private property, shall be maintained by the customer or owner, unless that line or main has been accepted in writing for maintenance by the Utility. If needed repairs are not made to that service line or private main within seven days of written notification by the Utility, the customer or property owner may be charged $5 per day for each day following that seven day period of grace that the water leak or other defect is allowed to continue.
(C) All meter boxes and lids shall be maintained in good repair by the owner at his or her expense. In the event that the shut-off is located inside the meter pit, the Utility shall maintain the service pipe up to the shut-off valve on the inlet side of the yoke and shall also furnish and maintain the meter. The owner shall maintain the meter yoke and service pipe leading from the outlet side of the yoke and shall be responsible for all changes in grade or location of the meter box.
(1985 Code, § 36-9-2-14(m)) (Ord. 4-1980, passed 3-18-1980; Am. Ord. 32-2006, passed 9-19-2006)