(A) Installation: Meters shall be installed in a location that will provide easy access thereto.
(B) Reading Meters: The superintendent of the water department shall read or cause to be read every water meter used in the city 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 three percent (3%) off in accuracy, the meter shall be replaced at no cost to the consumer. If the meter is found to be three percent (3%) or less in accuracy, then the consumer shall pay a testing fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00).
(D) Required For New Construction: Any house or building constructed within the city or constructed outside of the city and using city water must have installed a meter that will service each individual user located upon any new constructed property.
(E) Meters For Multiple-Family Units: Any water user located within or outside of the city which is metered on the basis of one meter per building, but where there are more than one- family units provided for in said building, shall pay for each additional family unit, the sum of two dollars ($2.00) per month per additional family unit over and above the number of meters installed on said premises. (Ord. 516, 4-15-1991)