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11'Jlund jggj[.Utfflfies and Service lanes Rules and Regulations codes. B. Protection of W to ply_$ ste In general, any connection between a safe drinking water supply system, public or private, and a potential source of contamination through which pollution of the potable water supply can occur is strictly prohibited, and will be grounds for shut-off. The customer has the primary responsibility of preventing pollutants and contaminants from entering their potable water system(s) or the public potable water system. The customer's responsibility starts at the point of delivery from the public water supply and includes all their water conditioning equipment and piping, including any irrigation system. The Utility reserves the right to inspect all installations and cross - connections to its water supply and may order certain backflow prevention devices be installed in accordance with regulations of the State of Indiana, the American Water Works Association, the EPA, and local codes. Installation and maintenance of all such devices shall be done by the customer at their expense. The City of South Bend has passed Ordinance No. 8356-93 establishing a Water Cross -Connection Control Program to Safeguard the South Bend Public Water Supply in Support of Existing State Law. C. Alterations on Premises Any customer wishing to make alterations to the plumbing system on their premises which would affect the service rendered by the Utility must have the written approval of the Utility. Such alterations would include installation of a booster pump, cross connection, etc. XIII. UTILITY'S RESPONSIBILITY A. Interruptions and Fluctuation The Utility will undertake reasonable care and diligence to avoid interruptions in service and fluctuations in pressure or flow. However, interruptions may occur and variations may be expected. Customers requiring uniform service, pressure or flow should make special provisions on their premises. Whenever the service is intentionally interrupted for any purpose, such interruption shall, except in emergencies, be at a time during such hours which will cause the least inconvenience to customers. Customers who will be affected by such interruption shall, to the extent practical, be notified in advance. B. Liability for Dam .a ,es, The Utility will not be responsible for any damage done or MM