There shall be charged to all persons applying for water service to be provided to any premises, before the service commences, a deposit of $40 for residential and $100 for commercial dwellings for water service, or at the option of the Clerk, a deposit equal to not less than twice the estimated amount of the probable monthly bill. Deposits shall be non-interest bearing and shall be refunded to the consumer upon discontinuance of service and payment of charges; provided that, charges may be deducted from the security deposit before the refund is made.
(1996 Code, § 13.04.060)