(A) Requesting a meter test/calibration.
(1) A customer may request the city to test/calibrate the customer's water meter. If the customer's meter tests within the allowable limits as defined by the manufacturer's specification, a $10 charge shall be placed on the customer's account for the meter test.
(2) If the customer's meter test shows a problem with the meter, there shall be no charge for the test. The customer's account shall then be credited based on the inaccuracy of the tested meter for the current billing period, if applicable. If a meter is determined to be out of calibration, it shall either be calibrated or replaced with a calibrated/new meter at the discretion of the Public Works Director.
(B) Replaced damaged meters. If the City of Lowell determines a water meter was damaged by the customer, a $40 replacement charge will be added to the customer's account. The replacement charge must be included in the payment due on the current bill.
(Ord. passed 3-13-2017)