(a) Owners of dwellings abutting newly installed mains may request a transfer of the connection to the new main by making an application therefor to the Division of Water and Sewer.
(b) A resident, whether he or she is the owner or lessee, shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all water lines and appurtenances thereto located upon the property concerned. Such maintenance and repair work shall be construed to include the prompt repair and elimination of any water leaks. The costs of any change, replacement or repair is the responsibility of the resident of such property, and the City shall in no way be obligated for any portion of such costs.
(c) The City is in no way obligated to furnish water to any location where there is an unmetered leakage or usage of water, except as provided in this section. If, in the opinion of the Manager, adequate and prompt corrective action is not being taken where such unmetered water leakage or usage is present, water service to the location shall be discontinued. “Unmetered water,” as used in this section, means such water as is not metered and recorded by a meter installed for the measurement of the quantity of water furnished only to the property or residence involved.
(d) Every consumer of water shall afford the Division of Water and Sewer and any person acting under the direction and authority of the Division or Council free access to any water meter used by such consumer.
(e) If a meter is defective and the seal is intact, the consumer shall be billed an estimated charge based on the previous usage or the minimum charge, whichever is higher. The defective meter will be replaced by the City if not broken or tampered with.
(f) Within one year of passage of this chapter, all rental units must have an individual meter and service line with shut-off valve for each rental unit.
(g) Within one year of passage of this chapter, all multiple dwellings must have one of the following:
(1) Separate service lines and an individual meter and shut off valve for each unit.
A. The property owner shall pay all costs involved including the current connection fee, and the cost of additional meters;
B. The plumbing inspector must approve and inspect the installation of all new services.
(2) A master meter to serve all units within a building.
A. The property owner shall pay all costs involved in the installation of a master meter;
B. If the property owner chooses to have a master meter, the bill for the service shall be sent to the property owner who is responsible for payment of the same;
C. The plumbing inspector must approve and inspect the installation of all master meters.
(Ord. 11-01. Passed 4-23-01; Ord. 33-03. Passed 9-22-03.)