All meters shall be installed and owned by the town and the town reserves the right to remove, test, seal and interfere with the meter for causes deemed justifiable. The owner shall properly protect the meter from injury, vandalism or any other cause, and shall be liable for the damage for any cause. If a meter is out of order and fails to register, the customer will be charged at the average rate of consumption as shown by the meter when in order. All water that passes through the meter will be charged for, whether the water is used or wasted. A separate meter connection shall be required for every customer and for multiple connections by a single customer, including any connection used for in-ground irrigation systems. Water meters are not permitted in driveways.
(Ord., passed 1-13-79; Am. Ord., passed 4-14-86; Am. Ord., passed 5-20-87; Am. Ord., passed 7-11- 88; Am. Ord., passed 7-13-09; Am. Ord., passed 11-9-15)