ARTICLE II. OPERATING PROCEDURES

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 22-33. Liability of county.

The county shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the bursting of any main, surface pipe, or cock, from the shutting off of water for repairs, extensions, or connections, or from the accidental failure of the water supply from any cause whatsoever. In cases of emergency the county shall have the right to restrict the uses of water in any reasonable manner for the protection of the public and the water supply.

The county will not be responsible for any damage caused by defective plumbing or open outlets when water service is turned on by the owner or agent of the owner. All applicants for, and consumers of, water provided by the facilities of the county shall be required to accept and shall be deemed to have consented to such conditions of pressure and service as are provided by the facilities of the county at the location serviced and to hold the county harmless from any damages arising out of low pressure or high pressure conditions, interruptions of service, or the quality of water.

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