The owner of any property connecting to the water utility shall be responsible for the maintenance of the water service line from the downstream side of the meter pit or meter vault to the structure being served and shall keep this line in good condition at his or her expense. He or she shall, at his or her expense, at all times keep all pipes, fixtures and appliances on his or her property tight and in good working order so as to prevent waste of water and/or freezing of the plumbing. (Ord. 1312 §1, 2019)