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Determine responsibility for water service
The water district is responsible for:
- The disctrict’s outlet-side meter coupling.
- The underground connection to the water main at the street, called a corportation or corp stop.
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The service line from the main to the inlet side shut off valve, called a curb stop or angle stop. Also includes the U-branch, if present.
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The water meter, water meter box, and meter box lid.
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Generally, everything that is brass inside of the meter box.
The customer is responsible for:
- The connection to the district’s outlet-side meter coupling.
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The customer service line that takes water from the meter to the house.
- The house valve, used to shut off water service at the home. Usually on the side of the house, but may also be in the garage.
- All plumbing fixtures inside and outside the house.