926.15 VOLUME OF WASTEWATER.
   (a)   As described in subsequent sections of this chapter, certain segments of the Sanitary Sewer Charges can be determined by applying a unit charge to a volume of wastewater flow from each user. In all cases, this volume to be charged for shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the volume that is recorded on the meters used to measure water from the water system within the Village, unless the user is supplied with water from a source other than the water system in the Village or unless a substantial volume of water supplied to the user is not discharged to the wastewater treatment works, in which case, the volume of water discharged to the wastewater treatment works shall be determined by a meter installed to measure wastewater discharged, or by other means approved by the Village. In the event a sewer user shall elect at his own cost and expense to install a meter to register the exact volume of wastewater that enters the wastewater treatment works, the volume to be charged for such metered shall be based upon one hundred percent (100%) of the actual meter reading and the rates established by the Village shall apply.
Meters installed other than the meter used to record consumption from the water system of the Village shall be approved by the Village and installed and maintained at the expense of the user. All commercial customers shall install a meter to monitor either the water consumption or wastewater discharge as required by this subsection. All new single family residences outside of Sewer District Nos. 1, 2 or 3 shall be required to install a meter to monitor either the water consumption or waste water discharge so as to provide estimates for actual consumption for single family residential users throughout the Village.
(Ord. 5-1991. Passed 1-17-91; Ord. 3-1993. Passed 2-2-93; Ord. 38-1993. Passed 7-6-93.)
   (b)   Wastewater meters may be tested by the Village for accuracy at the expense of the owner once a year.
   (c)   The Village shall have the authority to remove the meter on its initiative to undertake the test and correct any meter which in its judgment is registering incorrectly without the consent of the owner. Should the wastewater meter be found to be registering outside of the accuracy of the specifications published for such meter, the owner shall bear the cost for shipping, testing, repair and replacement. Should the wastewater meter be found to be registering within the accuracy of the specifications published for such meter, the Village shall bear the cost for shipping, testing, repair and replacement. During the period the meter is not in service, the volume of wastewater discharged shall be determined by the Administrator.
   (d)   A system has been prepared for those units not having access to Village water and, consequently, no available water meter. The system and accompanying tables, as shown in Exhibit B, provide an estimate of anticipated flow for various users within the Village for the purpose of establishing a sanitary sewer charge. (Ord. 5-1991. Passed 1-17-91.)