Residences or businesses located within the geographic area served by the City of Stow Water Department that utilize private wells as a water source shall have the opportunity to meter their systems for the purposes of billing for sanitary sewer charges. Potential private well customers shall pay the current purchase price plus 10% as a one-time service charge. The City shall retain ownership of all meters in its system and will assume responsibility for their maintenance and repair. Any repairs or replacements caused by customer neglect or malicious damage will be at the owner's expense. Exterior reading equipment is required on all metered services. These devices will be installed by the Water Division and placed in an easily accessible location. All interior plumbing to accommodate the installation of a meter will be done at the private owner's expense and must be in place before a meter is installed. All interior plumbing must meet current City of Stow specifications and is subject to inspection by the City of Stow.
(Ord. 2014-112. Passed 9-11-14.)