The owner of the private property served by the city waterworks shall, as well as the lessee or occupant of the premises, be liable to the city for any and all losses of, or repairs to, the water meter that are deemed to be due to the negligence or willful act of the owner, lessee, or occupant, and costs of such losses or repairs may be recovered in an action against such owner, lessee, or occupant, or against any or all of them.
(Prior Code, § 5.0316)