Escalon Municipal Code Art. VII City Facilities

All pipelines, valves, fire hydrants, and appurtenant facilities constructed in or under city streets, easements, or alleys shall become the property of the city upon completion of the installation, and upon final inspection and acceptance of the lines by the city engineer and director of public works.

(Ord. 231 § 5(A), 1984)

The city will maintain all pipelines, laterals, and appurtenances within the city right-of-way, on city property or easements. It shall be the responsibility of all water users to maintain the water service line from, but not including the water meter to the outlets of the line, inclusive of city easements.

(Ord. 231 § 5(B), 1984)

When a line is to be constructed across private property to serve one or more parcels of land, a utility easement shall be granted to the city; and the easement, line, size, and installation approved by the city engineer and the director of public works.

(Ord. 231 § 5(C), 1984)

The city shall have the right at any time to shut off, ration, or apportion water by reason of an emergency, shortage of water supply, or for making repairs, modifications, changes, or other work in city water service facilities.

(Ord. 231 § 5(D), 1984)