Who owns subdivision water improvements after they are connected

Prior to connecting the subdivision water system improvements to the public water system, and unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the subdivider shall convey the subdivision water system improvements to the department by letter, and shall submit together therewith an affidavit showing the breakdown as to the cost of such installation. Upon acceptance, the subdivision water system improvements shall thereafter be maintained and operated as a part of the department's water system, provided, however, that the department may refuse to operate and maintain facilities installed without the department's prior approval and acceptance. Prior to the commencement of water service to a subdivision and as a condition thereof, the subdivider shall deliver to the department perpetual easements for all portions of the subdivision water system installed in other than publicly owned real property. The subdivider shall also convey to the department fee simple title to all real property on which storage tanks, reservoirs, wells, and pumps are located or situated, have been constructed by the subdivider, and are connected to the public water system, together with any easements required for ingress and egress. (Ord. No. 3730, § 1, 2010)