(A) (1) The town shall run a service line for water from its 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 tappage fee for each size meter will be charged.
(2) The town will install its meter at the property line.
(3) When two or more water meters are to be installed on the same premises for different consumers, they shall be closely grouped and clearly designated by number to which consumer it applied.
(4) The town does not assume the responsibility of inspecting the consumer's piping or apparatus, and will not be responsible therefor.
(5) The town reserves the right to refuse service unless the consumer's line or piping are installed in a manner as to prevent cross connections or backflow.
(6) The town shall not be liable for damage of any kind resulting from water or the use of water on the consumer's premises, unless the damage results directly from negligence on the part of the town.
(7) (a) The town shall not be responsible for damage done by or resulting from any defect in the piping, fixtures or appliances on the consumer's premises.
(b) Nor shall the town be responsible for the negligence of third persons or forces beyond the control of the town resulting in interruption of service.
(8) Under normal conditions, the consumer will be notified of any anticipated interruption of service.
(Prior Code, § 5-1012)
(B) (1) Piping for water on the consumer's premises must be so arranged that the connections are conveniently located with respect to the town's lines or mains. If the consumer's piping on the consumer's premises is so arranged that the town is called upon to provide additional meters, each place of metering will be considered as a separate and individual account.
(2) The town shall furnish and maintain a private cutoff valve on the town's side of the meter.
(3) The consumer's water 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 regulation of the State Department of Human Resources, Division of Health Services.
(4) 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 act of the consumer, his or her agents or employees, the cost of the necessary repairs or replacements shall be paid by the consumer to the town; and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the consumer.
(5) The amount of the loss or damage or the cost of repairs shall be added to the consumer's bills; and if not paid, service may be discontinued by the town.
(Prior Code, § 5-1013)
(Ord. passed 3-9-1972)