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 chapter. 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 Department, to meet the
requirement established by the Town.
The Water Department will make the tap in the street main and
bring the service pipe to curb. At least 24 hours' notice must be
given to the Water 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,
will make repairs or replacement 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 Department.
Neither the Town nor its Water 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.
A.
The customer to be serviced shall be responsible for the installation
and maintenance of service pipes and fixtures between the curb box
and the meter. The size, depth, alignment, materials of construction
and methods to be used in placing the pipe, jointing, testing and
backfilling shall all conform to the requirements and specifications
of the Town, as adopted by resolution of the Town Board.
B.
The customer shall be required to maintain in good order, and at
his expense, the service pipe from the curb stop to his premises.
If leaks occur in service pipes and are not repaired within a reasonable
time after notice, water will be shut off until repairs are made.
Before the building service is covered, it must have been inspected
and approved by the Water Department. 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 again subject to
inspection and approval by the Water Department in conformity with
the Town specifications. Upon either 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 superintendent.
Failure on the part of the customer to immediately notify the
Water 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 Department's approval have been made.
