The Department shall determine the type and
size of the meter to be installed. All premises must be separately
metered.
Submetering shall be permitted only with the
approval of the Department.
Services provided with meters larger than one
inch may require a sealed bypass and test tee.
Seasonal meters may be removed by the Department
or its agent at the time service is shut off, tested, stored and replaced
in the spring. A nominal charge for this service will be made.
Meters will be owned, installed, maintained
and removed by the Department. Damage due to freezing, hot water,
faulty connections or customers' negligence shall be paid for by the
customer.
No person, other than a Department employee
or its agent, shall break seals, tamper or disconnect meters. If any
person takes such action without authorization from the Department,
he/she will be liable for any damages which may result therefrom and
shall be billed on the basis of water used in a similar period.
Swimming pools or other facilities which might
require considerable quantities of water may be required to be separately
metered and to have separate services. Customers are not permitted
to fill pools with water directly from hydrants.
The customer is requested to notify the Department
promptly of any defect in or damage to the meter or its connections.