A. Service Pipes And Buffalo Boxes:
1. Installation: All service pipes from the buffalo box to the premises served shall be installed by and at the sole expense of the owner.
2. Location Of Buffalo Boxes: Buffalo boxes shall be placed on every service pipe and shall be located seven feet (7') outside the property line where this is practicable. Such boxes shall be so located so that they are easily accessible and shall be protected from frost and placed at a location at which it is not likely to have pavement for driveways, sidewalks or any other hard service installed over it.
B. Maintenance:
1. Responsibility Of Village: In the event a break or a leak develops in the service pipe, the Village shall be responsible for repair if such leak is located on the Village's side of the buffalo box (between the center of the buffalo box and the main).
2. Responsibility Of Owner: The owner shall be responsible for the repair of any leaks or other required maintenance on the owner's side of the buffalo box (between the center of the buffalo box and the water meter location).
3. Refusal Or Failure To Repair: In the event of required maintenance on the property owner's side, if the owner refuses or fails to make necessary repairs, the Village may make the necessary repairs at the expense of the owner. Failure of the owner to make such repairs shall be sufficient cause for discontinuance of water service. Election by the Village to discontinue water service shall not be an election of remedies by the Village and the Village shall also have the right to pursue any and all other remedies as provided at law and equity. (Ord. 577, 3-22-1993)