<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 58-31. - County's responsibility and liability.</div>
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               (a)
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               The county shall run a service line from its distribution line to the property line
               where the distribution line runs immediately adjacent and parallel to the property
               to be served, and for which a tap-on fee then in effect will be charged.
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               (b)
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               The county may install its meter at the property line, or, at the county's option,
               on the customer's property, or in a location mutually agreed upon.
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               (c)
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               When two or more meters are to be installed on the same premises for different customers,
               they shall be closely grouped and each clearly designated as to which customer it
               applies.
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               (d)
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               The water department does not assume the responsibility of inspecting the customer's
               piping or apparatus and will not be responsible. Any inspections will be handled through
               the building inspection department.
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               (e)
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               The county reserves the right to refuse service unless the customer's lines or piping
               are installed in such manner as to prevent cross connections or backflow.
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               (f)
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               The county shall not be liable for damage of any kind whatsoever resulting from water
               or the use of water on the customer's premises, unless such damage results directly
               from negligence on the part of the county. The county shall not be responsible for
               any damage done by or resulting from any defect in the piping, fixtures or appliances
               on the customer's premises. The county shall not be responsible for negligence of
               third persons or forces beyond the control of the county resulting in any interruption
               of service. The county shall not be liable for damage or inconvenience of any kind
               resulting from discolored water caused by normal system maintenance, hydrant flushing,
               fire fighting, fire training, and repair of broken water mains.
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               (g)
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               Under normal conditions, the customer will be notified of any anticipated interruption
               of service.
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               (Ord. of 11-4-91(1), Â§ 6; Ord. of 9-14-92, Â§ 1; Amend. of 10-2-95)
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