All applications for the introduction of water
into any premises or for the extension of any pipes for the conveyance
of such water must be made by the owner or authorized agent of the
owner of the premises, in writing, upon blanks furnished by the Water
Department, whereby he agrees to abide by the rules and regulations
of said Department.
[Added 7-22-1970; amended 7-6-1999 by L.L. No. 3-1999]
All water, effective as of 1980, shall be metered
except water used for Village purposes. Any meters in use on said
date shall remain in use and the rates for metering shall be in accordance
with the rates to be set by the Board of Trustees pursuant to the
Village Law.
[Added 11-6-1996 by L.L. No. 9-1996]
No draw-off or hose bib shall be allowed before
the water meter.
[Amended 7-6-1999 by L.L. No. 3-1999; 6-21-2011 by L.L. No.
2-2011]
A.
All taps to the existing main up to 1 1/2 inches
shall be made by the Water Department and all service lines from the
main to the curb box shall be installed by the owner under the supervision
of the Department of Public Works Superintendent, and said lines may
not be covered until the tapping permit has been endorsed, approved
or the equivalent by the Department of Public Works Superintendent.
B.
During new construction it shall be the responsibility
of the contractor to make all taps into the new main and test each
tap under pressure to the curb box. Said tap will be furnished by
the Village of Monroe Water Department. All tests shall be under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works Superintendent.
C.
Service pipe from main to meter shall be K-copper,
installed by the owner; the corporation cock will be furnished by
the Water Department. The Department of Public Works Superintendent,
at his option, may require the curb stop to be of an inverted key
type. All curb boxes shall be kept accessible and located within one
foot of the owner's front property line.
D.
Installation from main to curb box and proper tests
before filling in the ditch shall be made under supervision of the
Department of Public Works Superintendent.
Each building or residence shall have its separate
service connection direct to the main.
No branch will be allowed to be inserted in
any service pipe without a written permit from the Water Department;
where branches already exist not provided with stop cocks, in case
of default in payment of water rent by anyone, the main service may
be cut off until the back charges are paid, and the Department shall
not be liable for damages from any other consumer who may thus be
deprived of water.
Service pipes must be laid at least four feet
below the surface of the ground. If at any time it shall become necessary
for the Water Department to change the grade of their mains, the property
owner or water user shall lower the grade of the service pipe and
fixtures to conform to such change.
[Amended 12-7-1971]
Employees of the Water Department may enter
and must be permitted to enter upon any premises where water is being
supplied or upon any premises for which application is made for a
service, for the purpose of inspecting and installing water meters
readouts. Meters shall be installed inside the residence. Readouts
shall be installed on the driveway or sidewalk side of the house only,
all in connection with such service. Water may be shut off by the
Water Department from any service or main for the purpose of constructing
new work or for making repairs to the water system. Whenever it is
possible, due notice shall be given. However, in case of emergency,
the water may be shut off without notice, and the Water Department
shall not be responsible for any damage resulting therefrom. The consumers'
failure to comply will result in discontinuance of water service.
The Board of Trustees may, in its discretion,
sell to a corporation, individual or water district outside the Village,
subject to the Water Power and Resources Commission, as well as the
conditions as herein provided.
[Amended 7-6-1999 by L.L. No. 3-1999]
No taps shall be made within or without the
corporate Village boundaries, unless a permit to do so is first obtained
from the Village Clerk and a fee in accordance with the fee schedule[1] is paid at the time said permit is issued.
[1]
Editor's Note: The fee schedule is on file
in the Village offices.
[Amended 10-25-1968; 7-8-1970; 8-14-1973; 10-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]
A.
Tapping fees within the Village shall be in accordance
with the current rate established by resolution of the Village Board
of Trustees as amended from time to time in the same manner.[1] The cost of the water meter shall be in addition to the
tapping fee. The meter shall be furnished by the Village and installed
by the owner. The meter shall remain the property of the Village.
[1]
Editor's Note: The current tapping fee rates are on file in
the Village offices.
B.
Tapping fees outside the Village shall be made at
the discretion of and with the approval of the Village Board of Trustees.
Tapping fees outside the Village limits shall be established by resolution
of the Board of Trustees as amended from time to time in the same
manner.[2] The cost of the water meter shall be in addition to the
tapping fee. The meter will be furnished by the Village and installed
by the owner. The meter shall remain the property of the Village.
[2]
Editor's Note: The current tapping fee rates are on file in
the Village offices.
