§ 54-9. Town's responsibility and liability.

(a)

The town shall run a service (tap) line from its distribution line to the property line where the distribution line runs immediately adjacent and parallel to the property to be served and for which an availability charge for each size of meter shall be charged.

(b)

The town may install its meter at the property line or at the town's option, on the user's property or in a location mutually agreed upon.

(c)

When two or more meters are to be installed on the same premises for different users, they shall be closely grouped and each clearly designated to which user it applies.

(d)

The town's public services department does not assume the responsibility of inspecting the user's piping or apparatus and shall not be responsible thereof.

(e)

The town's public services department reserves the right to refuse service unless the user's lines or piping are installed in such a manner as to prevent cross-connections or backflow.

(f)

The town's public services department shall not be liable for damage of any kind whatsoever resulting from water or the use of water on the user's premises, unless such damage results directly from negligence on the part of the town. The town shall not be responsible for any damage done by or resulting from any defect in the piping, fixtures or appliances on the user's premises. The town's public services department shall not be responsible for negligence of third persons or forces beyond the control of the town resulting in any interruption of service.

(g)

Under normal conditions, the user shall be notified of any anticipated interruption of service.

(Ord. No. 2009-01, 1-13-2009)