A. 
The water mains, supply pipes, curb stops, service pipes and meters shall be under the exclusive control of the township.
B. 
All persons, other than a duly authorized agent of the township, are forbidden to disturb, tamper with, injure, tap, change, obstruct access to or interfere with any water main, supply pipe, service pipe, curb stop or meter.
C. 
Under no circumstances shall curb stops be opened or closed by any person not an authorized employee of the township.
A. 
Service pipes, supply pipes, curb stops, meters and all necessary plumbing parts used in the installation and maintenance of water supply systems shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Water Department.
B. 
Supply pipes shall be under the control of the Water Department.
C. 
Service pipes shall be installed at the expense of the owner by a plumber licensed to do plumbing work within the township and shall be installed in accordance with drawings and the materials specified thereon on file in the office of the Water Department. Repairs may be made by duly licensed plumbers on special written permission from the Water Department, and in such case a fee for the inspection of the work by the Water Department, as prescribed in § 159-16 hereof, shall be collected from the said plumber previous to such inspection.
D. 
When new service pipes are installed in any premises, the curb stop shall be left closed and thereafter will be opened only by the Water Department upon request of the owner of such premises. A fee, as prescribed in § 159-16 hereof, shall be collected from the licensed plumber installing the service pipes to cover inspection by the Water Department and shall be paid prior to such inspection. The service pipe trench shall not be backfilled until such inspection has been made.
Service pipes between the cellar wall and meter likely to be exposed to freezing temperatures must be effectively protected from freezing by the property owner.
Extensions to or changes in existing mains or the construction of new mains within the township may be initiated by the Township Committee or upon petition from property owners or citizens upon forms provided by the township. The Township Committee shall prescribe the terms and conditions upon which such petition will be granted and shall require the written acceptance and guaranty thereof by the petitioner. After such petition shall be granted by the Township Committee, the township will direct the Water Department to proceed as promptly as practicable with the work.
The minimum size of water pipe extensions shall be not less than eight inches. No dead-end water line shall be permitted without written consent of the Water Department.
A. 
All municipal water used on any premises must pass through a meter furnished by the Water Department, except for fire sprinkler connections and temporary water services for construction purposes.
B. 
All persons using water supplied by the Water Department shall have the duty of determining that such water is being supplied through a meter furnished by the Water Department except as otherwise provided in § 159-9 hereof. Any failure so to do shall not relieve such persons from any liability therefor and the Water Department shall determine the amounts of water so used and the rates therefor.
C. 
Meters three inches and above shall be supplied and installed by the applicant requesting service. The meter supplied and installed shall be in accordance with the Township's specifications. The cost of the meter and its installation shall be borne by the applicant. The meter shall be repaired and maintained by the applicant under the terms and conditions established by the Township.
[Added 12-12-2019 by Ord. No. 20-2019]
In all cases where meters are to be installed, the Water Department shall determine the size, proper location and the manner in which such meter shall be installed and protected.
A. 
The owner or occupant of the premises where the meter is installed shall be held responsible for its care and protection from freezing or hot water or from other injury thereto or interference by any person or persons. In case of any injury to the meter or in case of its stoppage or imperfect working, he shall give immediate notice to the Water Department.
B. 
Where replacements, repairs or adjustment of any meter, whether owned by the township or not, become necessary due to the act, neglect or carelessness of the owner or occupant of any premises, any expense to the Water Department caused thereby shall be charged to and collected from the owner of such premises.
C. 
Meters three inches and above shall have annual meter testing to be arranged for by the applicant, and the test must be certified by a qualified testing firm. A copy of the certification is to be accessible to the Township at all reasonable times for reading and inspection.
[Added 12-12-2019 by Ord. No. 20-2019]
A. 
Meters controlling the services shall be under the control of the Water Department.
B. 
Meters shall be sealed by the Water Department, and no person, except an agent of the Water Department, shall disconnect, remove, break, injure or in any way tamper with such seals.
The Water Department shall test the accuracy and condition of any meter upon the written request of the owner or occupant and upon the payment in advance of the fee prescribed in § 159-16. If the meter is found to register over 3% fast, another meter will be substituted therefor and the test fee refunded; and the Water Department may adjust the last water bill upon such basis as it may deem just and reasonable.