(A) Definition. WATER SERVICE LINE is that line or pipe extending from the property, structure or facility served and continuing up to and including the junction of such line with the city main and the materials for such junction, such as the “corporation” and “saddle”. The term includes both active lines, and lines that are inactive due to the discontinuance of service to the property as the result of the demolition, removal or vacancy of the serviced structure or other reason.
(B) Ownership. Water service lines are owned by the owner of the property served.
(C) Costs. The owner of the service line or the premises served thereby shall be responsible for all costs and work incidental to the installation of water service lines, connecting such lines to the city water mains and making repairs, replacements, alterations or extensions to such service lines. The city shall not be responsible whatsoever for the installation, repair, maintenance or replacement of water service lines or any other work relating to water service lines.
(D) Specifications. All water service lines shall preferably be copper (type K) or PVC plastic with 160 psi or greater. All connections made at the city main and the curb stop shall be of the compression coupler type with no flare or soldered fittings to be installed.
(E) Replacement of existing lines. Any existing water service line that is not made of the said approved materials and which becomes broken or in disrepair so as to require repair or replacement shall be replaced with pipe of the approved types and such replacement shall be made to the entire service line.
(F) Maintenance. The owner of the water service line shall keep such line in good repair and condition at all times. In the event any water service line becomes broken, or leaks, or is otherwise in need of repair, maintenance or replacement, written notice of the need for such work may be sent to the owner. Such notice shall give the owner 30 days in which to perform such work. If the owner fails to do such work within the stated time, the city may perform such work and bill the costs thereof to the owner. The owner shall be responsible for the payment of the costs of such work. If the owner fails to pay such costs, they may be added to the balance on the owner’s utility account, in which case the amount shall be payable as water service charges and non-payment thereof shall be subject to all remedies for non-payment of water service charges. In addition, the city shall also have the right to discontinue water service to any property that has a water service line that is not functioning properly or requires maintenance, repair or replacement.
(Prior Code, § 9-3-2) Penalty, see § 52.99