[Amended 12-5-2016 by L.L. No. 17-2016]
The property owner shall protect all service pipes, meters and appurtenances from damage by frost or freezing and shall be responsible for all expenses occasioned by the repair of such damages.
The owners of premises into which water is introduced by a service pipe shall be required to maintain in perfect order and repair, at the owner's expense, said service pipe and its fixtures and appurtenances from the City's main and into the premises.
[Amended 12-5-2016 by L.L. No. 17-2016]
A. 
The property owner or consumer shall promptly notify the City of any leak, defect or damage affecting the service pipe between the main and the point where metered. Water leaks must be repaired promptly and within 10 days of discovering the water leak, at the consumer or owner's expense, or, after reasonable notice, service will be discontinued until such repairs are made.
B. 
If the City discovers the leak, the City shall promptly issue notice to the property owner or consumer of any leak, defect or damage affecting the service pipe from the main up to the structure. Water leaks must be repaired promptly and within 10 days of such notice, at the consumer or owner's expense, or, after reasonable notice, service shall be discontinued until such repairs are made.