A. 
At his or her own expense, the applicant shall install from the curb stop to the meter on the premises a service line to be approved by the Department. Every service line must have a curb stop of an approved type at the property or easement line and be provided with an iron curb box and cover. This curb stop may not be used by the applicant for turning on or shutting off the water supply. The curb stop is for the exclusive use of the Department unless otherwise authorized by permit.
B. 
The service line from the curb box to the meter shall at all times remain the sole property of the applicant, in whom title thereto shall vest. All service lines installed shall have no sweat joints between the curb box and the foundation.
A. 
The applicant, at his or her own expense, will maintain and protect from freezing the service line and meter from the curb stop into the building and, when necessary, replace such service line at the applicant's expense. Specifications for service lines are contained in § 132-20 hereof.
B. 
Should a leak occur in a service line, the applicant shall forthwith cause the same to be repaired at the applicant's own expense. Should the applicant fail to effect such repair after two days' written notice from the Department, the Department will cause the water service to be discontinued until such repair has been made or the Department shall cause the repair to be made at the sole cost and expense of the applicant.
A. 
All service lines shall be installed and maintained five feet below the surface of the ground and will be installed in accordance with acceptable engineering standards.
B. 
All service lines shall not be less in size than 3/4 inch inside diameter and shall be United States Government Specification Type K soft-tempered copper tubing with only mechanical joints underground. For over 100 feet, one-inch minimum size is required. For services three inches in diameter or larger, ductileiron cement-lined Class 52 pipe of quality equal to American Water Works Association or federal specifications and of weight suitable for service under a pressure equivalent to at least 150 pounds per square inch is required. The Department reserves the right in all cases to stipulate the size and type of service lines to be used.
A. 
All tapping into the public water mains shall be performed by or under the supervision of the Department. No tapping will be done after November 1 or before April 1 unless weather permits, at the discretion of the Department.
B. 
The curb stop and box will be placed at the easement or property line. The Department reserves the right to select a location suitable to the Town.
C. 
No outlet through which water can be taken between the meter and the district's main in the street will be permitted.
D. 
No one shall leave the curb stop open or allow the water to run on the premises after making any new connection with the street main or after making any new extension or attachment in unoccupied premises; but in cases where the work is a simple extension or additional attachments on the owner's side of the meter, in places where the water is then in use, the installer may leave the water on.
E. 
No additions or alterations whatever, in or about public water mains or service lines, except on the pipes on the owner's side of the meter, shall be made by any person until application therefor has been made to the Department and written permit given.
F. 
When the supply of water to any premises has been turned off by the direction of the Department, service shall only be returned by and with the authority of the Department.
G. 
If any building is razed, moved, or abandoned, it will be the responsibility of the owner, applicant or the authority which requires such razing, moving or abandonment by virtue of the public improvement to notify the Department to remove the water meter. The applicant shall disconnect the water service line at the curb stop, under the supervision of the Department.
A. 
An individual meter shall be required for each separate service line. The users of water shall at no time tamper with the meter. Any tampering with the water meter shall constitute a violation of the Town Code or the Penal Law of the State of New York.
B. 
A meter which meets Town specifications shall be supplied by the Town, at the applicant's expense, and shall remain the property of the Town. Installation of the meter will be the responsibility of the applicant. All meter installations must be inspected and sealed by the Department.
C. 
Submetering will not be permitted.
D. 
The Department reserves the right to remove, inspect, test, and repair any meter when necessary.
E. 
If any premises is vacated, the owner may, on written notification to the Department, request that the water meter be removed and stored. During the period the meter is out of service, no charge for water service will be made. When service is again requested, the Town will restore service for a minimum charge of not less than $100.
F. 
Meters will, at all times, be protected by the owner from freezing. In the event that the meter is damaged by freezing or other external cause the Department will replace the meter and a bill will be rendered to the owner for the cost of repairs and/or replacement.