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.