Application for permission to make water tap
and supply connections with village water mains shall be submitted
to the village in writing, on forms provided therefor, and shall be
signed by the owner of the premises, to be supplied or by his/her
duly authorized agent. The location of the property to be supplied
with water shall be designated on the application by section, block
and lot numbers, as shown on the Village Tax Map, and also by the
street and house number. A permit from the village shall be required
before a water tap and supply connection is made with any water main
of the village or work commenced for such connection. Each permit
shall be issued upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements
of this chapter, including payment of all fees due hereunder to the
Superintendent of Public Works.
All trench excavation and backfill required for making a water tap and supply connection and laying supply pipe shall be provided by the owner of the premises, to be supplied at his/her expense, and shall comply with the provisions of Chapter
245, §
245-3 of this Code. The trench for the water tap and supply connection pipe shall have a minimum depth of 3 1/2 feet.
The charges for new and replacement taps shall
be as set by resolution of the Village Board from time to time.
Supply connection pipe leaks which occur between
the curb box and the water meter shall be repaired by the property
owner or occupant. After notice has been given to the owner or occupant
that such a leak exists, repairs shall be made within two days. If
such repairs are not made, the village may cut off the water supply
at the curb box until such repairs are made, or the village may make
the repairs and charge the owner for the labor and material used or
expense incurred. Supply connection pipe leaks which occur between
the curb box and water main shall be repaired by the village without
charge.
When any water supply connection is abandoned
for any premises, the expense of opening the street and other costs
incidental to turning off or cutting off the water supply connection
at the water main shall be charged against the premises.
When any water supply connection is changed,
upon request, to a water supply connection of larger, smaller or similar
size, the entire cost of making the change shall be borne by the applicant.