The city, its various departments and its agents and employees do not guarantee the furnishing of water for any purposes including, but not limited to drinking, fire protection, steam boilers and hot water systems, or the quality of water furnished. Notice will be given whenever practicable prior to shutting off water, but consumers are cautioned that owing to unavoidable accidents or emergencies, their water supply may be shut off at any time. The Utilities Department assumes no liability for damages to boilers or hot water systems or loss to convenience which this may entail. Likewise, the Utilities Department assumes no responsibility for loss of water or damage to premises which are caused by turning on water which has been off or by breaks in that part of the pipe and fixtures which are owned by the consumer and are to be kept in repair by him or her. The city, its various departments and its agents and employees shall not be liable for a failure to provide sufficient or suitable water for any purpose. This shall include, but not be limited to, turbid water which may be occasioned by cleaning pipes, reservoirs, standpipes or the opening or closing of any gates or hydrants, or a break, leak or defect in services.
(1980 Code, § 25.201)