(A)
The
Water Department will exercise reasonable diligence and care to deliver
a continuous and sufficient supply of water to the customer at a proper
pressure and to avoid any shortage or interruption in delivery.
(B)
The
Water Department shall not be liable for damage resulting from the
interruption in service or from the lack of service. Temporary suspension
of service by the Water Department for improvements and repairs will
be necessary occasionally. Whenever possible, and when time permits,
all customers affected will be notified prior to shut-downs.
(Ord. 348 §4.1, 1984; Ord. 427 §1, 1997)
The Water Department will exercise reasonable diligence to supply
a safe and potable water at all times and shall submit samples for
bacteriological testing as required by the Oregon State Board of Health.
(Ord. 348 §4.2, 1984; Ord. 427 §1, 1997)
All water mains, valves, fittings, hydrants, service connections,
and other appurtenances, except "customer service lines," as defined
herein, shall be the property of the Water Department.
(Ord. 348 §4.3, 1984; Ord. 427 §1, 1997)
When the applicant's requirements for water are unusual or large,
or necessitate considerable special or reserve equipment or capacity,
the Water Department reserves the right to make special contracts,
the provisions of which are different from and have exceptions to
the regularly published water rates, rules, and regulations. These
special contracts shall be in writing and signed by the applicant
and the City Council.
(Ord. 348 §4.4, 1984; Ord. 427 §1, 1997)
Resale of water shall only be permitted under special contract.
(Ord. 348 §4.5, 1984; Ord. 427 §1, 1997)
In case of shortage of supply, the Water Department reserves
the right to give preference in the matter of furnishing service to
customers from the standpoint of public convenience or necessity.
Water service to users outside the City limits shall, at all times,
be subject to the prior and superior rights of the customers within
the City.
(Ord. 348 §4.6, 1984; Ord. 427 §1, 1997)
