[Adopted 8-7-2017 by Ord.
No. 04-2017]
The installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of sewer
laterals serving any structure between the street curbline and such
structure shall in all events be the responsibility of the owner(s)
of the property served. The installation, replacement, repair, and
maintenance of sewer laterals between the street curbline and sewer
main shall likewise be the responsibility of the owner(s) of the property
served, except where replacement or repair is necessitated as a result
of:
A.
A defective
installation made by the Borough;
B.
Damage
to the sewer lateral from use of the street in which the lateral is
located, or any other activity of the Borough, its agents, contractors
or employees. The Borough shall in no event be responsible for damage
or blockage of a sewer lateral caused by tree roots, whether or not
the tree is located within the street right-of-way or upon private
property.
