(A) All charges for water usage, other than for un-metered fire service or other special purposes, shall be calculated upon the registration of the meter or meters installed.
(B) The Utility shall make every effort to read industrial, residential and commercial meters on a regular basis. Those readings shall be prima facie evidence of the amount of water used. If a meter fails to measure accurately or is not read for any reason, the customer shall be billed an estimated charge based on the average of the previous billings. The first billing made after the meter is read shall be adjusted according to the meter reading.
(C) If water is taken through more than one meter, and if that arrangement is for the convenience of the customer, then each meter shall be read and billed separately. If water is taken through more than one meter for the convenience of the Utility, then the meter readings shall be aggregated and billed as one reading.
(D) All water passing through meters shall be charged for, whether used, wasted or lost through leakage. However, the MUSB may, at its discretion, adjust individual customer water charges for hidden leaks. A hidden leak is defined as: any leak which in ordinary usage cannot be detected by loss of pressure, sound, or sight of running water.
(1985 Code, § 36-9-2-14(s)) (Ord. 4-1980, passed 3-18-1980; Am. Ord. 32-2006, passed 9-19-2006)