OAR 860-036-1300: Water Service Connection

(1) A water service connection is defined as the facilities used to connect a water utility's distribution network to the point of connection at the customer's service line. The water utility owns and maintains the water service connection. (2) A customer's service line is defined as the facilities used to convey water from the point of connection to the customer's point of usage. The customer owns and maintains the customer service line. (3) If authorized by its tariff or statement of rates, a water utility may recover a reasonable, cost-based service connection charge to offset the expense listed in section (1) of this rule.