(a) As described in subsequent sections of this chapter, certain segments of the sanitary sewer charges are determined by applying a unit charge to a volume of wastewater flow from each user. In all cases, this volume to be charged for shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the volume that is recorded on the meters used to measure water from the water system of the City, unless the user is supplied with water from a source other than the water system of the City or unless a substantial volume of water supplied to the user is not discharged to the wastewater treatment works, in which case, the volume of water discharged to the wastewater treatment works shall be determined by a meter installed to measure wastewater discharged, or by other means approved by the Director. In the event a sewer user shall elect at his own cost and expense to install a meter to register the exact volume of wastewater that enters the wastewater treatment works, the volume to be charged for such metered discharge shall be based upon one hundred percent (100%) of the actual meter reading and the rates established by the City shall apply. Meters installed, other than the meter used to record consumption from the water system of the City, require approval by the Director and must be purchased, installed and maintained at the expense of the user.
(b) Wastewater meters may be tested by the Director for accuracy at the expense of the owner once each year.
(c) The Director shall have the authority to remove, test and correct any meter which is registering incorrectly or was not previously approved by the Director without the consent of the owner. Should the wastewater meter be found to be registering outside of the accuracy of the specifications published for such meter, the owner shall bear the cost for shipping, testing, repair and replacement. Should the wastewater meter be found to be registering within the accuracy of the specifications published for such meter, the City shall bear the cost for shipping, testing, repair and replacement if the meter and installation were previously approved by the Director. During the period the meter is not in service, the volume of wastewater discharged for all purposes shall be determined by the Director.
(Ord. 2004-23. Passed 4-13-04.)