All service connections and all water meters installed by the department shall at all times remain the property of the city. The expense of maintenance, repair, and renewal of such meters due to the wear of normal service shall be borne by the city. Any expense occasioned by any act, careless or otherwise, on the part of the consumer or any member of his family or any person in his employ shall be charged to and paid by the consumer.
(Ord. 596 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 21.04.130)