The consumer shall have complete responsibility for the installation and maintenance of adequate water facilities on the premises, and the town shall not in any way be responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection or damage of such facilities or damage caused by any defect in such facilities on the consumer's premises. Such facilities shall be maintained by the consumer in full compliance with any and all rules and regulations of the town in addition to applicable state statutes.
(Prior code § 16-8-1)
The cost of any damage to the town water and sewer system or injury to town employees caused by the negligence of any consumer and which requires any repairs, replacements or damages shall be added to that consumer's bill, and if such charges are not paid, water and sewer service may be discontinued.
(Prior code § 16-8-2; Ord. 01-015 § 13, 2001)
Each consumer shall provide to the town such easement and right-of-way as is necessary to provide water service to that consumer.
(Prior code § 16-8-3)
The town may refuse to provide service unless the lines or piping are installed on the premises so as to prevent cross-connections or backflow.
(Prior code § 16-8-4)
The consumer shall guarantee proper protection for town property placed on his premises and shall permit access to it only to authorized representatives of the town.
(Prior code § 16-8-5)
No occupant or owner of any building into which water is introduced will be allowed to supply water to other persons or families or for use on any other property. The town reserves the right to shut off the supply for abuses of water privileges.
(Prior code § 16-8-6)
Any water service for commercial use shall not be included in a residential service account and shall have a separate meter and connection.
(Prior code § 16-8-7)
In case of water shortage or scarcity, the council may by resolution place any restrictions which it deems necessary upon the use of water for irrigation or sprinkling purposes.
(Prior code § 16-8-8)
Consumers shall prevent unnecessary waste of water and keep all water outlets closed when not in actual use. All water outlets, including those used in conjunction with hydrants, urinals, water closets, bathtubs and other fixtures, must not be left running for any purpose other than the use for which they were intended. In addition to the penalty provided herein for code violations, the water supply may be turned off where any such waste occurs.
(Prior code § 16-8-9)
Whenever in the judgment of the clerk it is deemed necessary, he may inspect the premises or buildings of any water consumer for the purpose of examining the condition of all pipes, motors, meters and water fixtures, or the manner in which the water is used. He shall be vigilant to protect and remedy all abuses, whether from waste or other improper use of water.
(Prior code § 16-8-10)
All regulations contained in this title shall be considered a part of the contract of every resident of the town taking water service from the town, and such resident taking water service shall be considered as having expressly consented to be bound thereby. Consumers outside the town limits shall, upon application for water service, be required to sign a statement agreeing to the regulations set forth in this title.
(Prior code § 16-10)