A. Establishment And Maintenance: Each applicant for service, or any customer who has been delinquent two (2) or more times within one year, may also be required to establish his credit as provided in subsection B of this section when, in the judgment of the district, such is required in order to ensure payment of charges for water services.
B. Deposit: A deposit in an amount not to exceed three (3) times the estimated average monthly bill may be required of customers desiring water service to the premises. The deposit will be based solely on the credit worthiness of the customer.
C. Loss And Reestablishment Of Credit: Any amount due for water service that remains unpaid for twenty (20) days after presentation of a bill therefor may be deducted from the deposit, and service shall be subject to discontinuance until the deposit is again restored to the original amount.
D. Return Of Deposit: If a customer's account has not been delinquent in twelve (12) consecutive months, any deposit for said account shall be returned to the customer upon application for refund of said deposit. Upon the closing of any account, the balance of the deposit or prepaid charges, remaining after the closing bill or service has been paid, and less any district offsets, shall be returned to the customer upon application for refund; provided such application is made within one year after discontinuance of service. No interest shall be paid by the district on any such balance. A notice shall be sent to the customer's last address as known to the district informing the customer of the refund and how to obtain the refund. In the event no such application is received in one year, said balance shall be forfeited to the water department. (Ord. 09-230, 1-8-2009)