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- The application and its acceptance by the District provided for in the preceding section shall constitute a contract on the part of the applicant to pay for the water service applied for at the current rate, reserving to the District the right to charge and collect the rates and charges provided for by Resolution, to change said rates and charges at any time by Resolution, to discontinue the service at any time after following the established notification procedures, and to install a meter or meters to register the water used. Such contract shall be subject to all the provisions of all District Requirements and any Resolution of the District hereafter passed pertaining to water rates or service.
- The District shall not be held responsible for any damage by water or other causes resulting from defective plumbing or appliances installed by the owner or occupant of any premises, nor shall the fact that the agents of the District have inspected the plumbing and appliances render the District liable in case of damage to premises from such defective plumbing or appliances. In case the supply of water shall be interrupted or fail by reason of accident or any other cause whatsoever, the District shall not be held liable for damages for such interruption or failure; nor shall such failure or interruption for any reasonable period be held to constitute a breach of contract on the part of the District, or in any way relieve the customer from performing the obligations of a contract.
- The District shall not be held liable for damages to the customer's property resulting from leakage or the breaking of pipes or facilities maintained by the District when such property is within a state, county, or private right-of-way for road and utility purposes.
- The customer shall maintain access to and the area around the water meter free of any obstacle or obstruction and will clear or trim all vegetation limiting District access. The access route shall be a minimum of two feet in width and must include a structurally stable walkway over any ditch greater than 18 inches wide. The access route shall be kept free from animals. Should the customer not meet this obligation, the District may do the necessary work and bill the customer.
