§ 28-51. City not responsible.

(a)

The city shall not be responsible for water pipes or fixtures beyond the water main. Consumers of the municipal water system shall keep their service pipes, fixtures and connections in good order at their expense.

(b)

Repairs. Except as otherwise provided by written agreement with the city, after the initial connection has been made to the curb stop or the sewer lead the applicant, owner, occupant, or user of the premises shall be liable for all repairs required to any water line or any sanitary or storm sewer line necessary for connection of the premises to the property line, including any repairs necessary to the curb stopbox. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant, owner, occupant, or user to maintain the stopbox at such height as will ensure that it remains above the finished grade of the property.

(c)

Failure of system. The city shall not be held liable at any time for any deficiency or failure in the supply of water to any customer whether the same be occasioned by shutting off the water for repairs or connections or for any cause whatever.

(Code 1971, § 28-17(c); Ord. No. 2004-25, § 1, 10-26-04)