(A) The utility reserves the right to determine the placement of each service connection so that the curb stop will, as a general rule, be located between the present or proposed sidewalk and curb, or at such other location that will, in the judgment of the utility, provide a safer, more convenient or more satisfactory location for the curb stop and service box.
(B) It is required that the utility will furnish at the customer’s expense the materials for the connection between the main and the curb box, including the saddle, corp stop, service line, curb stop and curb box. Inside the building, the utility will supply at owner’s expense, the yoke, backflow from the main to curb stop. Customer will open and close trench, furnish all piping, inside shutoff valve and labor to install service line. The trench will remain open until inspected by the utility, and it is determined that the installation meets all requirements. Basic three-quarter inch meter tap-on fee is to be in the amount as established by resolution of the Town Council. Installations requiring longer than usual piping runs and runs made in congested areas, and for larger than three-quarters, the actual or estimated cost shall be paid accordingly. The utility requires 48 hours of advance notice of need of such materials.
(1) Inducement ordinances and resolutions with respect to the extension of water mains to lots platted after August 31, 1987, are to be construed to be limited to such lots which have streets, curbs, lighting and gutters. It is further resolved that the phrase “extend water mains,” means only that the utility will extend such water mains to said area in accordance with the various provisions of the water use ordinance, subdivision control ordinance and fee schedules pertaining thereto, and does not mean that the town will bear the cost of such extensions.
(2) Water extensions being made to subdivisions governed by a subdivision control ordinance shall take into consideration the applicable subdivision control ordinance.
(C) The customer, at no expense to the utility, shall install or cause to be installed the service piping beyond the curb stop and into the premises. The utility and/or Town Building Inspector or Commission reserve the right to inspect each service run made by a plumber, contractor or individual, for proper materials and depth of the service before the service trench is backfilled. However, the quality of material and workmanship shall be the customer’s responsibility and must conform to applicable plumbing codes and standards as if specifically mentioned. In the event that any portion of said service piping is located upon a special easement granted to the town by the occupants of said property at the time of the initial construction of the water distribution system for the town, and said service piping was financed through the proceeds of an FmHA grant or loan, then said service piping is to be maintained, repaired and constructed in accordance with said agreement.
(1) Service piping of three inches and larger in diameter shall be disinfected at the customer’s expense, before the water supply shall be turned on for service. The customer shall perform or cause to be performed, disinfection of such piping and appurtenances in compliance with the State Board of Health Standards. There shall be at least three samples obtained from the service piping on consecutive days and must be proven satisfactory for usage, which shall be reported in writing to the utility by a laboratory qualified to make such analysis and be acceptable to the utility.
(2) Water if furnished through a single service pipe to one property. Where a single property consists of several units or buildings and is served by a single service pipe, the property owner has the option of valving and metering each unit or building separately. A separate valve must be provided outside the building, and accessible to the utility, for each unit or building metered. The utility may make special arrangements for exceptional situations as required.
(3) In a case where a service has been installed prior to the adoption of and not in accordance with these general rules and regulations, where water is being taken from a single curb stop for supply for two or more units, buildings or premises, each customer benefitting from such arrangements shall be responsible for the payment of the individual usage charges and all other legitimate charges.
(4) Any violation of the rules of the utility by either of the occupants of said premises shall be deemed a violation as to all, and the utility may enforce compliance with these rules by terminating the water supply to all, except that such action will not be taken until the innocent customer not in violation of the utility’s rules has been issued written notice and a reasonable opportunity to attach said service to a separately controlled service as if a new applicant.
(D) All service piping shall be grey cast or ductile cast iron, brass or type “K” copper from the curb stop to the meter. No service pipe shall be less than three-quarter-inch nominal diameter, and all service pipes shall be installed with a minimum of four feet of ground cover.
(E) Service pipes, curb stops, service boxes, meter pits, stop and waste valves and other fixtures used in the installation of, repairs to or additions to service pipes shall be of a type and quality approved by the utility. The material and supplies of any manufacturer in accordance with the utility’s standards is allowed.
(F) New service piping between the water main and a building shall be run in a straight or direct line when practicable, without bends and at a depth of not less than four feet. Pipe with joints shall not be driven. Service pipes shall not be placed in the same trench with sewers or other piping and shall be in accordance with state, local and applicable standards, codes, regulations and ordinances.
(G) There shall be no physical connection from a secondary water supply to any service provided by the utility. Such connection shall be cause for immediate termination of water service (§ 52.10(B)).
(Ord. passed 3-3-1987; Ord. 153, passed 1-10-1997)