(a) It shall be the responsibility of Aurora Water to maintain and repair all water mains and connections located on public rights-of-way or easements.

(b)  It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to repair and maintain water mains and connections from the point of connection to the city water infrastructure to the property's various structures per standards and specifications regarding water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage infrastructure.

(c) It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain a safety zone around all water meter pits on the property. This safety zone shall include such area above and surrounding all sides of the meter pit lid as would permit ready access to the water meter pit for any legitimate purpose. It is unlawful for any person to place, install or maintain any foliage, landscaping or other object or material within the safety zone which interferes with the ready access of authorized Aurora Water agents or employees to the water meter pit.

(d) The general manager is empowered to promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this section, as may be reasonably necessary to aid in the enforcement of this section. (Code 1979, § 39-71; Ord. No. 2023-44, § 8, 9-11-2023; Ord. No. 2018-57, § 3, 10-29-2018; Ord. No. 2015-25, § 9, 6-29-2015; Ord. No. 2005-74, § 1, 10-10-2005)