A. Stops and valves. Each service connection shall have a meter stop, on the inlet side of the meter, for exclusive use by city in controlling the use of the water through the service connection and meter and a check valve on the outlet side of the meter, all within the meter box. If either, or both, of these valves are damaged by the water user, the city shall have the right to charge the water user for the replacement of the valves.
B. Meters. All regular and temporary (construction, etc.) service connections shall be metered at all times. Customarily, meters will be installed in public property adjacent to the curb or property line, but at the option of the city, they may be installed on the water user's property in an appropriate housing. No rent or other charge will be paid by the city for a meter located on the water user's property, and the city shall have unimpeded access across the premises to the meters at all times. Meters will be sealed by the city at the time of installation and no seal shall be altered or broken except by one of the authorized employees or agents of the city. If a meter is damaged by a water user, the city shall have the right to charge the water user for the replacement of the meter. Service connections are not to bypass the meter.
(Ord. 24-1330, § 1, passed 4-23-2024)