(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SERVICE LINE. The line beyond the curb stop to the consumer’s property.
TAPLINE. The line between the water main and the curb stop.
(B) (1) Repairs to the water mains, tapping lines and curb stops for each water customer shall be the responsibility of the Water Department. Repairs beyond the curb stop to the property shall be the responsibility and expense of the customer.
(2) In the event the consumer discovers, in making repairs, that repairs are necessary to the curb stop, tapping line or the main line, he or she shall immediately notify the city and make no repairs to said line without authorization from the Utilities Superintendent. In the even the city shall, in the process of making repairs to the main, tapping line or curb stop, or for any other reason, discover that repairs are necessary to the service line, it shall immediately notify the customer. If the customer shall thereafter refuse, neglect or in any way fail to make the necessary repairs to the service line, the city shall notify the customer that the water service will be discontinued by shutting off the valve in 24 hours, unless an emergency exists. In the event of an emergency, the city may shut off the water forthwith and shall immediately notify the customer.
(Prior Code, § 6-106)