As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The Town Engineer as duly appointed by the Board.
Any person, firm, corporation, developer, contractor, etc.,
or legal representative, acting individually or jointly, including
a transportation corporation.
Any connection of any kind with the Town water system or
proposed system for the purpose of obtaining water therefrom for any
purpose.
The Town of Monroe.
The Supervisor and Town Councilmen.
The Town of Monroe water system(s), including all water districts,
fire districts and their production system(s) (wells, ponds, lakes),
storage systems(s) and distribution system(s), wherever located.
The Town of Monroe Water Department including all its personnel
and equipment.
The person duly appointed by the Town Board and responsible
for the day-to-day operations of the Town water system.
All applications for the introduction of water
into any premises or for the extension of any pipes for the conveyance
of such water must be made by the owner or authorized agent of the
owner of the premises in writing, upon blanks furnished by the Water
Department, whereby he agrees to abide by the rules and regulations
of said Department.
All water, effective immediately, shall be metered,
except water used for Town purposes. Any meters in use on said date
shall remain in use, and the rates for metering shall be in accordance
with the rates to be set by the Town Board.[1]
A.
All taps to the main up to one inch shall be made
by the Water Department, and all service lines from main to curb box
shall be installed by the owner under the supervision of the Town
Engineer or Water Superintendent, and said lines may not be covered
until the tapping permit has been endorsed "Approved" or the equivalent
by the Town Engineer or Water Superintendent.
B.
Service pipe from main to meter shall be K-copper,
installed by the owner. The corporation cock will be furnished by
the Water Department. The Town Engineer and Water Superintendent,
at their option, may require the curb stop to be of an inverted-key
type. All curb boxes shall be kept accessible and located within one
foot of the owner's front property line.
C.
Installation from main to curb box and proper tests
before filling in the ditch shall be made under the supervision of
the Town Engineer or Water Superintendent.
Each building or residence shall have its separate
service connection direct to the main.
No branch will be allowed to be inserted in
any service pipe without a written permit from the Town Engineer.
Where branches already exist not provided with stop cocks, in case
of default in the payment of water rent by anyone, the main service
may be cut off until the back charges are paid, and neither the Department
nor the Town shall be liable for damages from any other consumer who
may thus be deprived of water.
Service pipes must be laid at least four feet
below the surface of the ground and shall be placed in sand or a good
grade of run-of-bank gravel six inches under and over said pipe. If
at any time it shall become necessary for the Water Department to
change the grade of its mains, the property owner or water user shall
lower the grade of the service pipe and fixtures to conform to such
change at his expense.
A.
Employees of the Water Department may enter, and must
be permitted to enter, upon any premises where water is being supplied
or upon any premises for which application is made for a service for
the purpose of inspecting and installing water meters and readouts.
Meters shall be installed inside the residence. Readouts shall be
installed on the driveway or sidewalk side of a house only, all in
connection with such service.
B.
Water may be shut off by the Water Department from
any service or main for the purpose of constructing new work or for
making repairs to the water system. Whenever it is possible, due notice
shall be given. However, in case of emergency, the water may be shut
off without notice, and the Water Department shall not be responsible
for any damage resulting therefrom. Consumers' failure to comply will
result in discontinuance of water service.
The Town Board may, in its discretion, sell
to a corporation, individual or water district outside the Town, subject
to such governmental approvals as may be necessary.
No taps shall be made within or without the
Town of Monroe boundaries unless a permit to do so is first obtained
from the Town Clerk and a fee in accordance with the following schedule
is paid at the time said permit is issued.
A.
Tapping fees will be in accordance with the current
rate established by the Town Board. The cost of the water meter shall
be in addition to the tapping fee. The meter will be furnished by
the Town and installed by the owner. The meter shall remain the property
of the Town.
B.
All taps outside the Town will be made at the discretion
of and with the approval of the Town Board. The cost of the water
meter shall be in addition to the tapping fee. The meter will be furnished
by the Town and installed by the owner. The meter shall remain the
property of the Town.
