On every account, Utility Service shall be continuous until such time as a final read is obtained by the Department or until the Department discontinues Utility Service due to problems such as delinquencies or violations of any law, rule or regulation. All charges, including minimum charges that accrue without any actual usage, shall be attributed to the Owner of record, and the Owner's successors and assigns, and the Account Holder(s), jointly and severally, until payment-in-full is received by the Department. A final read can only occur by physical inspection of all meters by the Department. Notwithstanding the foregoing, storm water charges shall be continuous.