As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
BOARD
The Town Board of the Town of Carmel.
SUPERINTENDENT
The superintendent duly designated by the Board to supervise
the operation of a water system supplying any district or districts
within the Town of Carmel. When used herein, the word "Superintendent"
shall mean the Superintendent of the district in which the premises
are located.
WATER DISTRICT or DISTRICTS
Any water district established in accordance with law located
within the Town of Carmel. When used herein, the word "district" or
"water district" shall mean the water district in which the premises
are located.
All tapping and the making of connections with
the mains or water pipes of the district shall be made by the Superintendent
or his duly authorized agent. Violation of this regulation shall authorize
the Superintendent to shut off the water without notice. The size
of the tap to be made will be determined by such Superintendent.
Water shall be turned on and off only by an
employee of the district, except in cases of emergency when immediate
notice thereof must be given to the Superintendent. Violation of this
rule shall be sufficient cause for the cutting off of the supply of
water.
The owner must keep the curb box, the service
lines from the curb box to the building and his plumbing fixtures
in good repair and, at his own expense, must prevent all unnecessary
waste of water. He shall be liable for such repairs as may be deemed
necessary to prevent water waste. Upon failure to comply with this
rule, the Superintendent may turn off the water and not turn it on
again until the repairs are made. Consumers are warned that high pressures
are maintained in some parts of the systems and the installation of
a pressure-reducing valve may be advisable. The owner is liable for
any accidents due to curb boxes protruding above grade.
Service of any notice authorized or directed
by or on behalf of the water district may be made upon the owner or
consumer personally or by leaving the same at the premises where the
water is supplied or by sending the same by mail to such party at
the address as shown on the tax assessment records of the Town.
Any person committing an offense against any
provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation punishable
by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding
15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.