Each property owner or customer who receives water and other services provided by the Water Utility for the town, shall provide town representatives access to the water meters and pit antenna lids for purposes of reading usage and for the repair and maintenance of the water meters and pit antenna lids.
(A) The town will attempt to ascertain a convenient time with the customer for examination of the water meters and pit antenna lids. Any customer who fails to allow such access for a period of 30 days or more, after receiving notice of the need for such access by posting a notice on the property or by sending notice to the address listed on the water bill, is subject to having water discontinued until such time as the access is allowed. Failure to arrange entry on the private property after the end of the 30 day notice period shall be a violation of this section. Failure to obey this section may result in a fine pursuant to § 10.99, which provides for penalties of up to $2,500 per day. Each day of noncompliance shall result in a new violation.
(B) The customer must be present or have a representative present when the water meter and pit antenna lids are inspected and/or repaired.
(C) In the event that the customer has damaged an installed water meter or damaged an installed pit antenna lid, the customer shall pay for the replacement or repair as the town deems necessary.
(D) Security and safety measures during the entry on private property will be observed by town employees.
(Ord. 2019-3, passed 2-18-19)