(A) It shall be the responsibility of the person receiving utility services to keep the area adjacent to a water meter, and any meter reading access point free and clear for ready access by Public Works staff or other authorized agents. Failure to do so after proper notice from the Public Works Department shall be sufficient cause to discontinue utility service until this requirement has been fully complied with. Discontinuation of water service will occur as provided under § 50.028.
(B) The Water Superintendent, and authorized agents shall have ready access to the premises, places, or buildings where meters and meter reading access points are located, for the purpose of reading, examining, testing, repairing, or replacing the meter or related equipment, and examining and testing the consumption, use, and flow of water. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to interfere with, prevent, or obstruct the work of the Superintendent or the village authorized agents hereunder.
(C) Every consumer of village water shall receive service subject to the conditions prescribed in this section.
(Ord. 12, passed 6-18-47; Am. Ord. 2023-O-056, passed 10-3-23) Penalty, see § 50.999