(A) Upon request, or upon discovery of a leak by utility personnel, the town may adjust an account holder's sewer fee if a water leak has occurred.
(B) The adjustment shall be for the billing cycle during which the leak occurred, not to exceed two consecutive months.
(C) The adjustment shall be calculated so that the sewer fee charge during the month(s) of the leak is equal to the average sewer fee charged during the three months prior to the leak, for the property incurring the leak.
(D) Before an adjustment is made, the account holder must have the leak repaired and provide written verification evidencing the repair was made. The town may inspect the property, upon notice, to verify and/or confirm the leak and/or the repair.
(E) An adjustment may not be made if the leak caused water to enter the sanitary sewer system.
(F) Only one leak adjustment shall be permitted per property during a 12 month period.
(Res. 2013-2A, passed 2-19-13)