(A) Except as otherwise prescribed herein, consumption charges shall be based on metered consumption, as determined by periodic meter readings taken by the Water Department. Meters shall be read quarterly.
(B) If a meter reader cannot gain access to the meter for a scheduled reading or reliable meter data is otherwise unavailable, a calculated bill may be issued, based on past metered consumption. Calculated bills may be escalated by up to 10% beyond past consumption to cover variations. The account shall be adjusted in accordance with subsequent meter readings as necessary to more accurately reflect actual consumption. No change shall be required if the calculated billing is consistent with the average and variability of subsequent meter readings with seasonal adjustments.
(C) If a meter or meters shall fail to correctly register the quantities of water flowing through it, such amount shall be determined by taking the average of the 12 preceding readings of such meter or meters adjusted for seasonal variations. Where insufficient valid readings are available, such estimate may be based on the largest possible number of valid readings taken proceeding or subsequent to such incorrect or stopped registration.
(Ord. 2-2009, passed 3-23-2009)