(A) Rates and charges for the use of the wastewater system of the village are established and made against each lot, parcel of land or premises which may have direct or indirect connections to the system or which may otherwise discharge wastewater either directly or indirectly into the system.
(B) The rates and charges established shall be based upon a methodology which complies with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The amount of the rates and charges shall be sufficient to provide for debt service and for the expenses of operation, maintenance and replacement of the system as necessary to preserve the same in good repair and working order. The amount of the rates and charges shall be reviewed annually and revised when necessary to insure system expenses are met and that all users pay their proportionate share of operation, maintenance and equipment replacement expenses.
(C) The amount of such rates and charges and the intervals at which users of the wastewater system are billed shall be determined by resolution of the Village Council.
(D) The rates and charges for operation, maintenance and replacement established shall be uniform within the area serviced by the village. No free service shall be allowed for any user of the wastewater system.
(E) All customers of the village wastewater system shall receive an annual notification, either printed on the bill or enclosed in a separate letter, which will show the breakdown of the wastewater disposal bill into its components for:
(1) Operation, maintenance and replacement; and
(2) Debt service.
(Am. Ord. 135, passed 1-30-92)