The ownership of all main extensions, service pipes and appurtenant equipment maintained by the water division shall be vested in the city of Yakima, and in no case shall the owner of any premises have the right to claim or reclaim any part thereof.

In case of privately owned mains and services and where there is no responsible organization or individuals as owners of such mains and services, work done as an accommodation shall not place ownership in the city of Yakima. (Ord. 97-16 § 12, 1997: Ord. B-606 § 21; April 3, 1944).