(A) (1) A deposit for sewer service shall not be required provided the user is also a user of the town water system.
(2) In the event a sewer user is not also a town water user, a deposit will be required in accordance with the remaining provisions of this section.
(B) (1) All applicants shall make a cash deposit to secure payments for sewer service not to exceed the amount of an estimated two-months' bill.
(2) The deposit shall be in accordance with the class and scope of the service and shall not draw any interest.
(3) Residential and commercial shops with five-eighths-inch water meters shall provide a minimum deposit of $80 or as it may be amended from time to time.
(4) Services with water meters larger than five-eighths inch shall provide a minimum deposit of $80, as it may be amended from time to time, or two times the estimated normal consumption based on previous users or on other similar businesses.
(C) The individual in whose name the deposit is made shall be responsible for payment of all bills incurred in connection with the services furnished.
(D) The deposit receipt is not negotiable and can be redeemed only at the Water Deposit Office.
(E) Where the town finds that the request for a deposit refund is questionable, the town may require the applicant for refund to produce the deposit receipt properly endorsed.
(F) When services are discontinued and all bills paid, the remaining portion of the deposit will be refunded.
(G) (1) Upon discontinuance of service for non-payment of bills, the deposit will be applied by the town toward settlement of the account.
(2) Any balance will be refunded to the user; however, if the deposit is not sufficient to cover the bill, the town may proceed to collect the balance in the usual way provided by law for the collection of debts.
(3) Services will be restored only by payment of the balance, if any, or the outstanding bills, and a new deposit being made in the amount of the customer deposit required above.
(Ord. passed 5-13-2002)