A. The water customer shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the service line located downstream from the city right-of-way, excepting normal wear of the meter. Any cost of repairs to the service line from the main to the city right-of-way, including the curb shutoff valve, shall be shared by the utility in those circumstances where it can be demonstrated that the necessary repairs are not the fault of the property owner. Such costs may include all materials and labor, whether the work is contracted or performed by city crews.

B. The utility shall approve the size of the service line and the type of valves and equipment installed as part of the service line, based on standards adopted by the utility.

C. Any tampering with the curb box shutoff valve or meter by unauthorized individuals may result in termination of service and prosecution as a misdemeanor offense. (Ord. 653 § 1(part), 2004)