At the time application is made for water service,
the costs of installation shall be paid in accordance with the rates
established pursuant to this Part 2. A previously abandoned service
connection may be used in connection with new buildings only when
it is found, upon examination and testing by the Water Utilities Department,
to meet the requirement established by the town.
The Water Utilities Department will make the
tap in the street main and bring the service pipe to the edge of the
public right-of-way. At least 24 hours' notice must be given to the
Water Utilities Department when premises are ready to be connected
with the mains. All installation of service between the main and the
curb box, including the curb box, shall remain the property of the
town. The town will maintain this service and, in case of leakage,
at its expense, unless damage is caused by the carelessness or negligence
of the property owner or occupant. In such case or if replacement
is requested for other reasons, the customer shall be responsible
for any charges for repairs or replacement.
It is the responsibility of the customer to
provide, where necessary, easements at his own expense for all water
service installation made by the Water Utilities Department.
Neither the town nor its Water Utilities Department,
its officers, employees, or contractors shall be liable for any damage
that may occur as a result of maintaining or replacing any part of
the town-owned service.
Before the meter is installed and the water
service activated, all parts of the service that are the responsibility
of the property owner shall be subject to inspection and approval
by the Water Utilities Department in conformity with the town specifications.
Upon inspection, the customer will be notified as to any necessary
repairs to be made before metered service will be granted.
All excavations for service connection or mains
shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect
the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public
property disturbed in the course of work shall be restored in a manner
satisfactory to the town.
Failure on the part of the customer to notify
immediately the Water Utilities Department of any defective or broken
part of the service for which the customer is responsible or to immediately
repair or replace any defective part of the service which is his responsibility
may result in the suspension of water service until repairs or replacements
that meet the Water Utilities Department's approval have been made.