(A) Flow meters are used to measure and account for all water diverted from water wells and all water sales continue to be metered in order to accurately record the amount of water used. The city has recently installed electronic meters on all connections.
(B) The city has established a regularly scheduled maintenance program of meter testing, repair and replacement. All production meters located at the water plant are tested and calibrated annually. Meters are maintained within the accuracy of plus or minus 5%, in order to measure and account for the amount of water diverted from the source of supply. Meter replacement recommendations are followed using the manufacturer’s guidelines.
(C) After each monthly water meter reading, an evaluation of each customer’s usage is made. Zero consumption accounts are checked to see if water is actually being used or not. At this time it is also determined what action, if any, must be taken to reduce water consumption. An additional evaluation is made to determine what the city must do to change its conservation plan or policies.
(Ord. 10-0406B, passed 4-6-2010)