What are the responsibilities of a homeowner and the Town with regards to a water service?

The Town owns the water service from the water main to the curb stop valve and that infrastructure is Town responsibility. The pipe from the ‘curb stop’ valve and property line is the responsibility of the property owner. The Town advises that all residents are aware of their responsibilities and encourage property owners to check their insurance policies for specific coverage for leaks and breaks in the water service on the property owner’s side.

The drawing below identifies the placement of typical water service system components and the delineation between Town and property owner responsibilities (‘Blue’ for Town, and ‘Orange’ for Property Owner).  


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1. What is a water service?
2. What causes a service leak?
3. What are the responsibilities of a homeowner and the Town with regards to a water service?
4. What do I do if I suspect I have a leak on my property?
5. How does the Town check for leaks?
6. What happens if a leak is discovered in my water service?