Consumers must keep their water pipes and fixtures in good repair and protected from frost at their own expense. They shall be held responsible for any damage resulting from their failure to do so. They shall prevent any waste of water.
All new service pipes must be inspected by the Division before covering the trench. All pipes and trenches shall meet the approval of the Division.
On town-accepted roads, new service connections shall be made by the Division and brought to the Consumer's property line. The Consumer shall be charged the current rate for tapping and connection fees.
All service pipes between the street line and the cellar wall may be required[1] or relaid by the Division when it deems it necessary for the protection of the supply or the giving of satisfactory water service. The cost shall be charged to the Consumer.
[1]
Editor's Note: So in original. Apparently should be "repaired."
[Amended 5-20-2019 ATM by Art. 21]
When permission to open a permanently paved street is refused by the Select Board or when, for any physical reason, it is impossible to open a street and the applicant requests that water be furnished temporarily from an adjacent service, the same may be done at the expense of the consumer if approved by the Superintendent.
Any consumer requiring a service pipe between the main and the street line which is of a different type or larger size than 3/4 inch shall be at the expense of the consumer.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: So in original.
The pipe from the street to the building (or all pipe beyond the town property line, including meter pits and curb boxes) is the property of the Consumer, and all the repairs to the same shall be made at their expense.
All fittings supplied by the Division to the Consumer shall be billed to the consumer.
Services for other than permanent structures, or which are used only a part of the year shall be installed at the expense of the Consumer.
Only one service connection shall be made to each dwelling unit located in a building or to each commercial or industrial building.
Requests for turning on or shutting off a water service shall be made in writing 24 hours in advance, except in case of an emergency. Consumers shall be charged for each such service. Only Division personnel shall open or close curb cocks. Requests for turning on or shutting off water, other than at normal working hours, shall be billed at the overtime rate.
No new services shall be installed during November 15 to April 15 except in such cases deemed emergencies. Applications must be received by November 1. Installation of services beyond the end of an existing water main shall not be allowed. The main must be extended (including necessary hydrants and appurtenances) to the furthest limit of the Consumer's property at their expense. Water mains shall be looped when required by the Superintendent.
Service pipes shall not be placed within 10 feet of any other utilities except under special conditions and with the approval of the Superintendent. The Division shall not be responsible for damage to other utilities laid within 10 feet of a water service or water main.
The Division shall furnish water for standby fire protection service in accordance with the rates for sprinkler systems. All equipment for this purpose shall be installed entirely at the expense of the Consumer and with the approval of the Superintendent. Such pipes shall not be used for supplying water for any other purposes and must be so arranged that easy inspection can be made by Division personnel. Whenever it is considered necessary for the protection of the water supply and in the interest of the town, the Superintendent shall have the right to require the installation of meters, alarms or other accessories. The installation and upkeep of such equipment shall be at the Consumer's expense.
No water shall be taken or used through private fire systems for the purpose of testing unless the Superintendent issues written permission. Such test must be conducted under the supervision of the Division.
Fire hydrants on private property shall be inspected and serviced once every two years by the Division for a fee. Any repairs necessary for proper operation of hydrants shall be the responsibility of the property owner and shall be completed within 30 days after due notice in writing has been given to the owner by the Division.
The use of fire hydrants, town and private, is restricted to members of the Fire Department and to employees of the Division. Other persons may use the fire hydrants only with the specific permission of the Superintendent.
[Amended 4-30-1996 ATM by Art. 39]
If, in the opinion of the Superintendent, the installation of an approved backflow preventer(s) on the property side of a meter is considered necessary for the safety of the water system, such approved device(s) shall be immediately installed at the expense of the Consumer after due notice in writing has been given to the consumer by the Superintendent. Said device(s) shall be installed and tested in accordance with the drinking water regulations of Massachusetts, 310 CMR 22.22. All test performed by the Division shall be charge as set forth in Section 8.6.