A. All customers using water shall keep their service pipes, stop cocks, and other water apparatus in good repair and in proper operation.
B. Adjustments to accounts for water leaks will only be made after investigation and consideration by the general manager of the Purcell Public Works Authority and must meet the following criteria:
1. The consumption of a leak must be at least three (3) times the customer's average gallons of usage for a single month, based on the previous twelve (12) months of records.
2. Adjustments will only be considered for unforeseen leaks due to broken water lines.
3. Proof of repair with a receipt for materials and any plumbing labor must be provided.
4. The Purcell Public Works Authority Water Department Supervisor will inspect the completed repair work to determine qualification for an adjustment.
5. Adjustments will only be made to a single month's billing in a seven (7) year period.
6. Customers will be required to pay the amount of the average billing of water and sewer for the previous twelve (12) months plus fifty percent (50%) of the overage caused by the water leak.
(Ord. No. 12-02, 3-5-2012)