Advice needed re obstinent public utility

[laura*]

Based on the facts you've shared, it's your neighbor who is responsible for fixing it.

How so? I'm quite sure the leak isn't in anyone's metered connection.

When you picture "private road", don't think gated community. Instead, think hillbillies blazing paths, building cabins, and laying water pipes willy nilly wherever they can fit with little regard to actual property lines.

they'd be very happy. they
are largely funded by the penalties they collect.

Uh, oh:

Please be aware that the CPUC cannot help you resolve issues with:

* Publicly owned or municipal utilities...