(A) The consumer's piping and apparatus shall be installed and maintained by the consumer at the consumer's expense in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the Town's rules and regulations and in full compliance with the sanitary regulations of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
(B) The consumer shall guarantee proper protection for the Town's property placed on the consumer's premises and shall permit access to it by authorized representatives of the Town.
(C) In the event that any loss or damage to the property of the Town or any accident or injury to persons or property is caused by or results from the negligence or wrongful act of the consumer, his or her agents or employees, the cost of necessary repairs or replacements shall be paid by the consumer to the Town; and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the consumer.
(D) The amount of the loss or damage or the cost of repairs shall be added to the consumer's bill; and if not paid, service may be discontinued by the Town.
(E) Only water purchased from the Town through water meters shall be introduced into the sewage system. All existing business and residences receiving sewer service will comply with this division (E) by April 14, 1997.
(1989 Code, § 50.53) (Ord. passed 3-13-1984; Am. Ord. 1586, passed 10-13-2015)