As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AWWA The American Water Works Association.
BOARD The Municipal Board of the Village of Newark, New York.
CROSS-CONNECTION Any unprotected connection between any part of a water system used or intended to supply water for drinking purposes and any source or system containing water or substance that is not or cannot be approved as equally safe, wholesome and potable for human consumption.
CUSTOMER The person responsible for payment of charges for water or other facilities and services.
OWNER'S SERVICE PIPE The pipe or tubing leading from the curb stop and curb box across the customer's property to the customer's building, structure or premises and connected to the meter.
PERSON An individual, firm, association or corporation, either public or private.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS The tap or connection to the main, corporation stop, curb box, curb stop and sufficient tubing or pipe to connect the corporation stop to the curb box.
SPECIFICATIONS The written requirements adopted by the Board and published for general reference concerning the requirements for work and materials related to the Village of Newark water system.
SUPERINTENDENT The Coordinator of Public Works or his/her duly authorized representative.
VILLAGE The Village of Newark, Wayne County, New York.
WATER SYSTEM The entire system of pipes, valves, buildings, reservoirs, plants and other facilities owned by the Village of Newark and used for the supply, treatment, storage and transmission of water.
[Amended 9-18-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
All water services shall be metered, regardless of the purpose for which they are to be used, unless otherwise specified.
A. Ownership. All meters will be furnished and owned by the Village and shall be subject to the exclusive control and jurisdiction of the Board. The Board reserves the right in all cases to stipulate the size of the meter to be used in any connection.
B. Maintenance. The Board will be responsible for installing and maintaining all meters and for replacing meters that have become inoperable through ordinary wear and tear. However, any damage to meters that is the result of an insecure location or of negligence or carelessness on the part of the owner, occupant or others, such as damage due to freezing, will be rectified by the Board at the expense of the property owner.
C. Location. Wherever possible, meters shall be set in a basement or utility room. The Board may require that meters that cannot be sufficiently housed in a basement or utility area, such as an oversized meter, are set in a specially designated outside pit. Where a meter would otherwise be located more than 100 feet from the curb box, a meter pit may be required. Meter pit size shall conform to the construction specifications, and further, all outside meters shall be maintained in an accessible, structurally sound, dry place. Any secondary water meters shall be installed as close to its point of use as is reasonably possible, the location for which must be approved by the Department of Public Works.
D. Testing. The Board reserves the right to remove and test all meters, at its discretion, in order to maintain the accuracy of the meter. Customers may request the removal of a meter or testing upon payment of a fee as set by the Board.
E. Removal; meter seals. No meter may be removed or adjusted in any way without the prior notification and consent of the Board. If any disturbance of the seal is noted, the Board should be notified immediately.
F. Remote reading registers. The Board reserves the right to place remote reading registers on any service as an integral part of the meter installation.
G. Hydrant meters. Hydrant meters will be furnished at a minimum prepaid charge. The Board will install, adjust and remove all hydrant meters, which are not to be disturbed by the builder or contractor in any manner. The builder or contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the meter caused by negligence or accident and will reimburse the Board for any damage caused in this manner.
H. Accessibility. Employees of the Board shall have access to meters, as well as all aspects of the water service, at all reasonable hours for purposes of reading, inspecting or service repairs.
I. Liability for damage. The Village and Board will not be responsible for damage cause by drainage of water in connection with the testing, repairing or removal of any meter. In addition, the Village and Board will not be responsible for any damage to property caused by a defectively functioning meter.
J. Mobile home parks. Only one meter is to be installed for each mobile home park. A mobile home park shall have 120 days from the effective date of this subsection to bring their park into compliance with this requirement.
[Added 10-17-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
[Amended 7-17-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
The Village Board may from time to time adopt by resolution rules and regulations pertaining to billing regulations for all accounts. The rules and regulations shall be on file with the Village Clerk.
Rates for the use of water, charges for the installation of services, for meter, for testing, for fire service or for other special services and penalties shall be set, from time to time, by resolution of the Village Board of the Village of Newark.