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Code of Baxter
Title 18 Water and Sewers
Chapter 1 Water And Sewer Service
Title 18 Water and Sewers
Chapter 1 Water And Sewer Service
Baxter
Title 18 : Water and Sewers
Chapter 1 : Water And Sewer Service
18-102 : Definitions.
- "Customer" means any person, firm, or corporation who receives water and/or sewer service from the city under either an express or implied contract.
- "Dwelling" means any single structure, with auxiliary buildings, occupied by one (1) or more persons or households for residential purposes.
- "Premises" means any structure or group of structures operated as a single business or enterprise, provided, however, the term "premises" shall not include more than one (1) dwelling.
- "Sewer service line" means and shall consist of the pipe line extending for any sewer main of the city to the customer's premises. The city shall own and be responsible for maintenance of that portion of the service line from the main to the property line or first cleanout if equipped. The customer shall be responsible for that portion of the service line from the property line or first cleanout onto the property and connection to a home, business or other point of use. All private portions of service lines shall be inspected and constructed according to the requirements of the city and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and shall be watertight, exclude all rainwater and stormwater and be equipped with cleanouts as directed by the city. Cleanouts shall be installed where practical within five feet (5') of the property line and within five feet (5') of exiting any building and at any change in direction of the service greater than forty-five (45) degrees. The city reserves the right to use the first cleanout in case of blockages.
- "Water service line" means and shall consist of the pipe line extending from any water main to and connecting to the customer's premises. The city shall own and be responsible for that portion of the service line that extends from the main to and including the water meter and meter box. The customer shall own and be responsible for that portion of the service line beyond the meter which connects the meter to the home, business or other points of customer usage. (2011 Code, § 18-102)
Date Last Updated: 03/01/2026
Codification Date: 03/01/2026
Officials at Date of Last Codification:
Mayor - Danny Holmes
Councilman - Willie Allison
Councilman - Jeff Herald
Councilman - Greg Phillips
Councilman - Dustin Stanton
Recorder - Sharon Carlile
Attorney - Shawn Fry