[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125]
All service lines between the water main and the water meter are the property of the owner. However, the City of Greenfield will make repairs or replacement of water services from the water main to the water meter at no cost to the owner. The City does not work on private water mains or water services after the water meter in water boxes.
[Amended 9-21-2022 by Order No. FY 23-035]
Upon the detection of a leak in the water service line, the City will repair or replace the service at no cost to the owner from the water main to the curb box. The owner is responsible for repair or replacement of the service from the curb box to the building.
[Amended 9-21-2022 by Order No. FY 23-035]
If a galvanized line is leaking, the entire stretch (house to curb or curb to main) must be replaced, not repaired.
[Amended 9-21-2022 by Order No. FY 23-035]
The City will thaw a service frozen between the main and the house to the discharge side of the meter for services less than 100 feet in length. The City may hire a contractor to perform this work. There is no charge for the first thawing. If the service freezes a second time, the City will charge for labor and equipment.
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125]
The driver or insurance company is responsible for the costs of hydrant repairs necessitated by vehicle accidents. The City will charge for labor, materials and equipment.
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125]
The City reserves the right to discontinue providing water to any owner who refuses to have repairs made on a damaged or leaking water service or ignores written notification of violation of Article VII, § 415-59 (water use restrictions). This discontinuance would be done by shutting off the water service valve 72 hours after notice is placed at the building.