A. Sewer service shall be provided by the department, which shall exercise reasonable diligence and care to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the system.

B. The city shall not be liable for damage resulting from interruption in service. Temporary suspension of service by the department for improvements and repairs may be necessary. Whenever possible, and when time permits, all customers affected by such suspension will be notified prior thereto by notice through news media or otherwise.

C. The city shall own or operate and maintain a facility to be used for the treatment of sewage deposited in the sewer system. [Prior code § 11.12.030(1), (2).]