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Power pole
Service line
Transformer
Power distribution lines
Padmounted transformer
Electric service line
Service pointWeatherhead
Service mast
Service panel
Water meter
(Located inside home)
Meter socket
Meter
Water main
Water service line
Corporation valve
Service mast guy
ELECTRICAL
UTILITY OWNED
ELECTRICAL
CUSTOMER OWNED
WATER
UTILITY OWNED
WATER
CUSTOMER OWNED
Curb stop valve
Utility-Owned Equipment
VS Customer-Owned Equipment
The illustration below helps explain equipment ownership and responsibility regarding
maintenance and repairs. The utility is responsible for utility-owned electric equipment (green)
and water equipment (blue), while customers are responsible for customer-owned electric
equipment (yellow) and water equipment (orange). Customer-owned equipment should be
repaired by a licensed tradesperson.
This illustration depicts residential service for overhead electric, underground electric, and water utilities. Please be aware of the type
of service you receive in your home. Customers should contact us with specific questions.
RESIDENTIALWHO OWNS WHAT?
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