(A) The Water Department shall maintain and repair all meters when rendered unserviceable through fair wear and tear and shall maintain them, if necessary.
(B) Provided, however, that where replacement, repair or adjustment of any meter, or replacement of the same because of its loss is rendered necessary by the act, neglect or carelessness of the owner or occupant of any premises, any expense caused to the Water Department thereby shall be charged against and collected from the water consumer or owner, and water service may be discontinued until the cause is corrected and the amount of charges collected.
(Ord. 577, passed 12-9-2003)