If a consumer desires to discontinue the use of water for a temporary period, the Water Department shall be given at least 24 hours' notice, in writing, accompanied by a fee (see Article XI), whereupon it will, at the time required, shut off the service and will read and remove the meter for the consumer and will render a special bill for the fractional period. Restoration of service will be made in the same manner and at the cost provided for in Article XI, and for restoration for services, a letter from an attorney will suffice as proof of ownership. The Town Water Department shall not be responsible for any damages to customer's plumbing or premises resulting from such shutoff.
A. 
A service connection for private fire-protection purposes may be secured from the town upon application by the owner of the property involved. A drawing showing the proposed location of all valves, pipes, hydrants, sprinkler heads and other appurtenances to be installed shall be submitted, in duplicate, with the application. The Water Department will determine the necessity and advisability of installing any fire service connection in view of the size of the street main available, the existence of available fire hydrants and the possible effect on the main pipe system if such a service line was broken and open during conflagration. Likewise, the Water Department will determine the proper size of each fire connection, which in no case shall be larger than eight inches in diameter. The cost of installation of such a service, including an approved type of check valve with meter on a bypass located in a pit or vault, if required, shall be borne entirely by the applicant. An annual ready-to-serve charge based on the size of the service connection, and payable in advance, shall be made (see Article XI). A fire service connection, except as provided for in this section, will be subject to the same rules and regulations as apply to regular service connections. No connection shall be made at any time between the fire-protection system and the regular water supply on the premises or any other supply, regardless of source, unless specifically approved by the Water Department. A fire-service connection is exclusively for fire-protection purposes. The use of water from this service for any other purpose whatever is prohibited. Any violation of the provisions shall be sufficient cause for discontinuing such service until reasonable assurance is given that the offense will not be repeated. The Water Department shall file one set of the above-mentioned blueprints with the local Fire Department responsible for the fire protection in that area.
B. 
Service connections to supply lawn-sprinkler-pipe systems will be permitted only where the use of water for that purpose will not adversely affect regular service to neighboring consumers at periods of peak demand. The size and arrangement of pumps, if any, valves, check valves and other appurtenances shall meet the requirements of the Water Department.
Where either hand excavation or excavating machines are used by contractors or others in digging trenches for sewers, drains, gas mains and conduits or in connection with any other underground excavation work, all water mains shall be maintained in position at the expense of such persons or contractors. Contractors or others working in the public street or water easement must ascertain for themselves the location of all water service connection pipes. Where they are removed, cut or damaged in the construction or repair of a sewer, drain, gas main or conduit or in connection with any other underground excavation work, such person or contractor must, at his own expense, cause them to be replaced or repaired in accordance with the requirements of, or directly by, the Water Department and Town Engineer promptly, and he must at once notify the Water Department of the interruption of service and must reimburse the Department for any expense to it in providing temporary service and in restoring regular service. The Town Engineer and/or Water Department may require posting of a performance bond or other security to ensure the prompt and correct performance of the work by the contractor.
A. 
The Water Department will operate, maintain and, where necessary, replace all existing mains and appurtenances, fire hydrants and other facilities up to and including the curb stop, except that repair or damage resulting from collision or any other external causes shall be paid for by the person causing such damage, including the cost of lost water. From the curb stop to and including interior plumbing shall be deemed private lines and shall be maintained by the property owner. Cost of said repair will be actual cost of parts and labor, plus 15% for overhead, and any responsible person shall, when possible, be notified of said repairs and estimated cost.
B. 
Water Department personnel shall repair and restore all lands disrupted in maintaining town water lines as quickly as weather and natural conditions permit.
C. 
All reports of damage by Water Department personnel shall be reported within 60 days of damage. After that period of time, the Water Department may or may not accept responsibility for damage and repairs.
No unauthorized person shall open or close any valve, hydrant or curb cock or interfere or meddle with any hydrant, valve, pipe or main, curb cock, meter or other fixture or appurtenance connected with the water system of the town. The Water Department shall control all mains, taps, gate valves, street service connections, curb stop cocks, curb and gate valves, boxes and meters and may, whenever such facilities are operated or interfered with in any way in violation of this chapter, discontinue the water service to the premises involved, which action shall be in addition to the penalties provided for by this chapter. No person shall, except with a permit from the Water Department, allow contractors, masons or other unauthorized persons to take water from his premises or operate any valve connected with the distribution system.
A. 
Fire hydrants are, except under special circumstances, and with permission of the Water Department, for the sole use of the various fire companies of the town furnishing fire-protection service. Tampering with any fire hydrant or the unauthorized use of water therefrom is a violation of this chapter. Only the Fire Department or Water Department may make connection to any fire hydrant.
B. 
If a property owner or other party desires a change in the location of a fire hydrant, he shall bear all costs of such changes. Any change in location of a fire hydrant must be approved and the work done by the Water Department.
The town and the Water District make no guaranty as to the amount or consistency of pressure or volume of the water it furnishes and will not under any circumstances be responsible for any loss or damage from any excess, deficiency or variation in the pressure, volume or supply of water or for loss or damage caused by water escaping from or obstructions in a service line, due to frost or any other cause, or for any loss or damage as a result of water escaping from laterals, fixtures, appliances or pipes owned by consumers. The Water Department shall have the right to shut off the water in the mains temporarily to make repairs, alterations or additions to the plant or system, but the District will not be responsible for damages resulting directly or indirectly from any interruption of the water supply. When it becomes necessary to shut off the water from any section of the water system, the Water Department will endeavor to give notice to as many of the consumers affected thereby as time will permit and will, so far as practicable, use its best efforts to prevent inconvenience and damage, but failure to give such notice shall not make the town or District responsible or liable for any damages that may result, either directly or indirectly, from shutting off the water.
In cases where boilers or other appliances in a premises depend upon the pressure in the service line to keep them supplied with water, the owner or occupant shall place suitable safety devices to guard against the possibility of collapse or explosion when the water supply is interrupted. Likewise, such owner or occupant shall protect water-cooled compressors for refrigeration systems by means of high-pressure safety cutout devices and shall provide means for the prevention of the transmission of a water hammer or noise of operation of any valve or appliance through his piping to any adjacent premises. Failure of the owner or occupant to provide such safety devices shall in no way make the town responsible for any resulting damage.
The Water Department shall have the right to curtail the amount of water supplied in the event that its supply becomes limited. The Water Department, in case of a shortage of water, may limit or prohibit the use of water for sprinkling of lawns or gardens or for any purpose not deemed necessary for the maintenance of public health. Where water is wastefully or negligently used on a consumer's premises, seriously affecting the general service, the Water Department may discontinue the service to such premises if conditions are not corrected within 24 hours after giving such customer written notice, or, if an emergency exists, it may discontinue service without notice.
Before any road, on a subdivision or otherwise, in the Water District shall be accepted by the Town Board as a town highway, the person offering such road to the town shall install in the right-of-way along such road, and not under pavement or sidewalks, water pipes or mains, taps, service lines and appurtenances sufficient to provide water service for any and all dwellings or structures proposed to be erected along such road, of not less than eight inches in diameter, and with adequate hydrants approved by the Town Board. In lieu thereof, and in addition to any other deposit or security for the installation of such road, the Town Board may require a deposit or security for the installation of such pipes or mains.
For the purpose of carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, the Water Department may prepare other rules and regulations not inconsistent with the specific provisions hereof which shall be complied with by all applicants for water service and users thereof. Such rules and regulations and subsequent changes and amendments to this chapter shall be approved by the Town Board and be filed with the Town Clerk and be available for the guidance of all such applicants and users. Any person objecting to the provisions of any such rules and regulations may file such objection with the Town Board, which shall determine the effect thereof.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter, other than nonpayment of water bills or charges, shall be punished as herein set forth. The violation of any of the foregoing provisions hereof by any person shall constitute an offense, and a person violating any provisions hereof shall be subject to arrest, prosecution and punishment pursuant to § 198 of the Town Law. The penalty for each and every violation of any of the provisions hereof shall be and hereby is fixed at not to exceed the sum of $25 and the cost of the proceedings.