Persons may be held liable if their action causes damage to the City water/waste water system.
The City of Greenbrier is a member of Tennessee One-Call. When excavation is contemplated, telephone calls to Tennessee One-Call are required to establish locations for underground facilities. Failure to give prior notice for underground facility locations shall be considered negligence. Willful damage to water or waste water facilities will be considered gross negligence and the repair of damages will be due and punitive damages may be sought.
Damages to Water Meters
If a City owned water meter is damaged due to an act by a customer, through negligence or abuse, the customer is responsible for the repairs and/or replacement. The customer will be billed for the actual cost of repair or replacement.