(A) Should any consumer have reason to believe the meter installed in his or her premises is not recording water consumption accurately, they may make demand upon the District Manager that the meter be given a special test. Thereupon, the district shall promptly cause the test to be made.
(B) If the test shows that the meter is slow (i.e., recording less than 97% of the water actually passing through it), or if the test shows that the meter is fast (i.e., recording more than 103% of the water actually passing through it), no special testing fee shall be charged by the district. If the test shows the meter is slow, the district reserves the right to back bill the consumer for the previous 12 months. If the test shows the meter is fast, a reasonable adjustment shall be made by the district as agreed upon by the district and consumer, or based on the previous meter set or test period, in no case to exceed the previous 12-month period.
(C) If the test shows the meter is accurate (i.e., recording plus or minus 3% of the water actually passing through it), a special testing charge of $50 for five-eighths by three-fourths inches, and actual costs for meters larger than this shall be added to the consumers next water bill.
(D) The district may initiate meter changes based on the age of a meter, the amount of usage and the like. No charge to the consumer will be made for service or testing of meters, however, the fast and slow rules for back billing may be applied.
(Prior Code, § 7-162) (Ord. 98-1, passed 5-18-1998)