(A) Ownership. The Water Department shall own and maintain all water meters. The Water Department shall not pay rent or any other charge for a meter or other water facilities, including housing and connections located on a customer’s premises.
(B) Installation. Installation of water meters shall be performed only by authorized employees of the Water Department. All meters shall be sealed by the Water Department at the time of installation, and no seal shall be altered or broken except by 1 of its authorized employees.
(C) Size and type of meter. The size and type of meter shall be determined by Public Works staff in accordance with the current Public Works Design Standards Manual.
(D) Location of meters. Meters shall normally be placed at the property lines closest to the water main; the meter may be installed wherever the applicant desires, within reason, but the location must be approved by the Water Department. A meter shall not be located in a driveway or other location where damage to the meter or its related parts may occur.
(E) Joint use of meters. The joining of several customers to take advantage of the single minimum charges or large quantity rates is prohibited, except under special contract. Where multiple users are receiving water from a single meter, the applicant for service shall be considered the customer and shall be responsible for all charges.
(F) Changes in size or location. If, for any reason, a change in size of a meter and service is required, the installation shall be accomplished on the basis of a new connection, and the customer’s application shall be amended. Meters or services moved for the convenience of the customer shall be relocated only at the customer’s expense.
(Ord. 90.01, passed 1-8-1991; Am. Ord. 2014- 12-03, passed 1-13-2015) Penalty, see § 50.99