(a) Meters shall be kept freely accessible to meter readers and other authorized employees of the Water Department and shall not be permitted to become covered with or obstructed by rubbish or other material regardless of whether such meters are located in meter vaults, areaways or basements. Meters shall not be permitted to be installed in coal bins or coal cellars. The Village reserves the right to shut off water when violations of this regulation are not corrected after due notice of such violation to the owner of the property.
(b) If the meter reader is unable to procure a reading of a meter after two calls due to the fact that the building is locked or vacated, or to the occupant not permitting entrance or if ingress is obstructed in any manner whatsoever, water may be turned off, or an estimated charge for water consumed may be made
(c) Where water bills are overdue and unpaid, water service may be discontinued pursuant to Section 921.02.
(Ord. 2010-107. Passed 1-24-11.)