The following information provides an outline of ownership and responsibility of “who owns what” within the water system as well as at water service locations.
MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT MVD owns and is responsible for the water system’s infrastructure. This includes the equipment and tools required for the Production, Treatment, & Storage of water such as Wells & Pumps, Booster Pumps, Water Storage Tanks, Water Sampling Stations, Filtration Devices, Well/Pump Houses, Booster Stations, and Water Treatment Facilities as well as the components of the Water Distribution System.
PROPERTY OWNER(S) Property owner(s) of the water service location own and are responsible for everything (other than the water meter & transmitter) located past the curb stop. This includes the water service line that runs from the curb stop into the building that connects to the meter horn/retro setter, the water meter horn/retro setter, and all plumbing.
(Note: Certain locations such as Camp Sargent Co-Operative as well as some condo/housing developments are considered “private”; as such ownership/responsibility of the water mains as well as curb stops located within the bounds of the development is that of the Co-Op or Condo Association.)
