(A) The town shall run a water service line from its water distribution line to the property line where the distribution line runs immediately adjacent and parallel to the property to be served and for which a water tap fee then in effect for each size of meter will be charged. The town shall run a sewer service line from its sewer collection line to the property line for which a sewer tap fee then in effect will be charged.
(B) The town will make every effort to install all meters and other municipal appurtenances in the public right-of-way. When physical barriers prevent installation in the right-of-way, a written easement from the owner to the town will be required.
(C) When two or more meters are to be installed on the same premises for different customers, the meters shall be closely grouped and each clearly designated to which customer it applies.
(D) The town does not assume the responsibility of inspecting the customer's piping or apparatus and will not be responsible therefor.
(E) The town reserves the right to refuse service unless the customer's lines or piping are installed in a manner as to prevent cross-connections or backflow.
(F) The town shall not be liable for damage of any kind whatsoever resulting from water or the use of water on the customer's premises, unless the damage results directly from negligence on the part of the town. The town shall not be responsible for any damage done by or resulting from any defect in the piping, fixtures or appliances on the customer's premises. The town shall not be responsible for negligence of third persons or forces beyond the control of the town resulting in any interruption of service. The town shall not be responsible for the user's piping and shall not be liable for any damages that may result to the customer from the interruption of water service.
(G) The town may temporarily discontinue the supply of water to the customer's premises for the purposes of making necessary repairs or adjustments to mains or supply lines. Under normal conditions, the town will make a reasonable effort to notify major water customers and those individuals requiring water for medical reasons of any anticipated interruption of service. The town reserves the right to discontinue the supply of water without notice in case of emergencies.
(OC, § 5-1-15)