[Adopted 5-16-2023 by L.L. No. 8-2023]
All applications for taps and connections with the mains or
water pipes of the district must be made to the Water Department by
the owner or by an agent filing written authority from the owner of
the property. Said owner must pay in advance the charges made for
tapping and for running the service line to the property line.
Tapping and making connections to mains or water pipes of the
district must in all cases be done by employees of the Water Department.
A separate tap and service shall be installed for each building
located on the street in which there is a district water main, and
such building's water consumption shall be measured by a water
meter or meters. In any building that contains multiple dwelling units,
separate water meters also shall be installed to measure or measure
and charge for water consumption in the separate dwelling units and
common areas when required by the Water Department for new construction
or substantial building modifications.
Charges for tapping and for installing service lines shall be
in an amount as set forth by resolution of the Town Board in the Town
Fee Schedule,[1] which may be amended. The charges shall include furnishing
and inserting the tap and running the service from the main to the
property line in a trench to be excavated by the owner. All service
line installations shall be installed according to the Water Department's
rules for service line installations.
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Editor's Note: The Fee Schedule is on file in the office
of the Town Clerk.
In cases where meter pits are required by the Water Department
due to distance from the water main to on-site structures, the owner
will construct, maintain and be liable for said meter pit and meter.
Where meter pits are required, specifications are on file at the Water
Department office.
After the owner has paid the necessary charges, they shall have
the trench for service pipe excavated. All trenches for service pipes
shall be at least four feet in depth and at right angles to the property
line, unless permission is granted by the Water Department for a variation.
When the trench is ready, the Water Department on proper notice will
proceed to make the tap and make the necessary connections between
the main and the property line, including the curb stop. After the
service line has been installed, the trench shall be promptly backfilled
and the street surface restored by the owner. All service pipe, including
pipe on private property, shall be the Water Department prior to backfill.
All service pipes shall be maintained in good condition by the property
owner. Should a leak develop, it shall be repaired immediately. Failure
by the owner to repair such leak shall authorize the Water Department
at its option either to shut off the service at the curb box and keep
it off until repairs are made or to enter upon the property and make
the necessary repairs, charging the cost of the same to the owner.
Attention of owners is called to the fact that, whenever street
openings are to be made in connection with service pipes, they must
obtain the necessary permits for such openings from the proper officials
at their own expense.
The minimum size of service lines will be designated by the
Water Department in accordance with information to be furnished by
the consumer as to their probable requirements.
Once installed and satisfactorily inspected by the Water Department,
the water service located within the street and public right-of-way,
from the water main to the curb valve, including the curb valve, shall
be the property of the water districts. Once installed and satisfactorily
inspected by the Water Department, maintenance and/or replacement
of the water service located within the street and public right-of-way,
from the water main to the curb valve, will be performed by the Water
Department at the expense of the water districts.
