All extensions to the water system that will be operated and maintained by the Town shall be properly designed in accordance with the standards of the American waterworks Association and in strict conformance with all requirements of the New York State Department of Health. Plans and specifications for water extensions shall be submitted to, and approval obtained from, the Town of Seneca Falls and the New York State Department of Health before construction may proceed. The design of water systems must anticipate and allow for the requirements of all possible future extensions or developments within the immediate area.
Property owners may propose water extension within the incorporated Town by drafting a written petition, signed by a majority of the benefiting property owners, and filing it with the Town Board. The cost of such extensions may be assessed to the benefited property owners in any manner determined by the Town Board.
A. 
Water extensions, including individual service connections from the water main to the curb box, may be constructed by the Town under public contract if, in the opinion of the Town Board, the number of properties to be served by such extension warrants its cost. Under this arrangement, the property owner shall pay for and install the service pipes from the curb box to his or her residence or place of business in accordance with the requirements of Article IV.
B. 
If the Town does not elect to construct a water extension under public contract, the property owner, builder or developer may construct the necessary water extension, if such extension is approved by the Town Board in accordance with the requirements of § 285-47. He or she or they must pay for the entire installation, including all expenses incidental thereto. Each building service pipe installed must be installed and inspected as previously required and inspection fees as determined by the Town Board shall be paid. Design of the water system shall be as specified in Articles II, III and IV. The installation of the water extension must be subject to periodic inspection by the Town Board or its designee, and the expenses for this inspection shall be paid for by the owner, builder or developer. Town Board decisions shall be final in matters of quality and methods of construction. The water system, as constructed, must pass the tests required in § 285-27 before it is to be used. The cost of water extension thus made, including all building water pipes, shall be absorbed by the developers or the property owners.
A. 
All water extensions constructed at the property owner's, builder's or developer's expense, after final approval and acceptance by the Town, shall become the property of the Town and shall thereafter be maintained by the Town.
B. 
Said water systems, after their acceptance by the Town, shall be guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for 12 months. The guaranty shall be in a form provided for by the Town. At the sole discretion of the Town, a completion bond or certified check may be demanded as part of the guaranty.
No builder or developer shall be issued a zoning permit for a new dwelling or structure requiring water facilities within the Town unless a suitable water source is proposed. All new developments shall be provided with a public water system, unless otherwise permitted by the Town Board and New York State Department of Health.