(A) Installation. Meters shall be installed in a location that will provide easy access thereto.
(B) Reading meters. The village shall read or cause to be read every water meter used in the village at such times as are necessary so that the bills may be sent out at the proper times.
(C) Testing meters. Upon request or complaint of the consumer, any water meter shall be tested for accuracy. If, upon testing, the meter is found to be over 2% off in accuracy, the meter shall be replaced at no cost to the consumer. If the meter is found to be 2% or less off in accuracy, then the consumer shall pay a testing fee pursuant to the following schedule:
Meter Size (in inches) | Testing Fee |
5/8 to 1 | $50 |
1-1/2 to 2 | $75 |
3 (on-site testing only) | $275 |
4 to 6 (on-site testing only) | $350 |
> than 6 (on-site testing only) | $500 |
(D) Required for new construction. Any house or building constructed within the village or constructed outside of the village and using village water must have installed a meter that will service each individual user located upon any new constructed property.
(E) Replacement of meters. If for any reason the village replaces the meter the owner of the property shall pay a replacement fee pursuant to the following schedule:
Meter Size (in inches) | Replacement Fee |
5/8 to 1 | $150 |
1-1/2 to 2 | $1,500 |
3 | $2,500 |
4 to 6 | $3,500 |
> than 6 | $,5000 |
(Ord. 03-41, passed 8-20-03; Am. Ord. 14-19, passed 6-18-14)