All claims for defective service shall be made in writing and filed with the Water Superintendent on or before the tenth day of the month next succeeding the defective service, or be deemed waived by the claimant; and if claims are so filed, it shall be the duty of the Water Superintendent to investigate the facts alleged in the claim and determine the amount, if any, which would be refunded to the claimant by reason of the defective service, and report the determination to the Council, and if approved by that body, the amount shall be allowed as a credit on the following bill or paid as other claims; but no claim, shall be made against the city for any fire or any injuries to the person or property of any consumer of water under the provision hereof.
(Prior Code, § 62-37)