9-1-15: METER ERROR:
   (A)   Meter Test.
      1.   The District may conduct a meter test any time at its discretion.
      2.   A customer may, giving not less than one week's notice, request the District to test the meter serving his premises.
      3.   A customer may have the right to require the District to conduct the test in his presence, or in the presence of his representative.
      4.   A written report giving the results of the test will be shown to the customer within ten (10) days after completion of the test.
      5.   The cost of a meter test shall be borne by the customer requesting said test.
   (B)   Adjustment of Bills for Meter Error:
      1.   Fast Meters: When upon test a meter is found to be registering more than two percent (2%) fast, under conditions of normal operation, the District will refund to the customer the full amount of the overcharge based on corrected meter readings for the period, not exceeding six (6) months, that the meter was in use; unless the exact duration of fast meter registration can be determined.
      2.   Slow Meters:
         a.   When upon test a meter used for domestic or residential service is found to be registering more than twenty five percent (25%) slow, the District may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based upon corrected meter readings for the period, not exceeding six (6) months, that the meter was in use.
         b.   When upon test a meter used for other than domestic or residential service is found to be registering more than five percent (5%) slow, the District may bill the customer for the amount of the undercharge based upon correct meter readings for the period, not exceeding six (6) months, that the meter was in use.
      3.   Nonregistering and Unreadable Meters: The District shall bill the customer for water consumed while the meter was not registering or not readable. The bill will be the amount computed by multiplying the prevailing flat rate times the total of equivalent units. A pro rata adjustment shall be allowed for periods less than twenty seven (27) days or more than thirty three (33) days. The opinion and findings of the Director shall be conclusive, subject to the right of review and alteration by the Board of Directors.