The utility has responsibility for maintenance of the public water system unless otherwise provided by agreement, local ordinance or state law. Owners of private water systems are solely responsible for maintenance and operation of such private systems, including but not limited to fire protection and landscape irrigation systems. Private water system owners must comply with engineering standard requirements for operation, maintenance, and notification to the city about testing of private water distribution and fire systems. (Ord. 5963 § 1, 2010.)