[HISTORY: Adopted by the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Stoughton 5-4-1992, Art.
46, approved 9-18-1992 (Ch. 175 of the 1983 Code). Amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Gas and plumbing standards — See Ch. 105.
All privately owned water meters must be tested for accuracy in accordance
with this chapter.
A. All tests must be performed by a tester licensed by the
Stoughton Department of Public Works. In order to obtain a license a tester
must demonstrate proficiency utilizing the American Waterworks Association
("AWWA") standards to the satisfaction of the Stoughton Public Works Department.
Before receiving a license, a tester must post a cash bond with the Town Treasurer
in an amount to be determined by the Board of Selectmen for any damage incurred.
B. The tester must also provide evidence of adequate workers'
compensation insurance and liability insurance. Every tester must complete
an application for a license on a form prescribed by the Stoughton Public
Works Department.
C. All testing must be done in accordance with AWWA standards.
[Added 6-8-1993 STM, Art. 6,
approved 10-27-1993]
A. The following is a schedule of required testing:
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Meter Size
(inches)
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Regular Testing Schedule
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3/4
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As required by the Public Works Department, but in no event more frequently
than every four years
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1 to 2
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Every four years
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3 to 4
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Every two years
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4 and over
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Annually
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B. Notwithstanding the above schedule, the Stoughton Public
Works Department will notify each meter owner in writing of the date by which
a test must be completed.
C. Notwithstanding the above schedule, where the Stoughton
Department of Public Works determines that there is evidence of a malfunction
or of tampering, it may require the owner, in writing, to have the meter tested
more frequently and/or repaired or replaced immediately.
A. All results from tests conducted pursuant to this regulation
must be in writing and hand delivered or sent by certified mail to:
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Stoughton Public Works Department
Water Meter Testing Division
Stoughton Town Hall
10 Pearl Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
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B. Test results must be received by the Stoughton Public
Works Department within two weeks of the required test date. Upon receipt,
the Department shall respond within a reasonable time in writing, either finding
the meter in compliance and issuing a permit or specifying further action
required by the owner.
A water meter owner may request an extension of time to conduct a test
for good cause shown. All such requests must be made in writing to the Stoughton
Department of Public Works prior to the date of the scheduled or required
test. Such extension may be granted at the sole discretion of the Stoughton
Public Works Department.
A. All meters must demonstrate accuracy within a tolerance
of +/- 2% as defined by AWWA standards. Any meter which fails to meet the
accuracy standard must be repaired or replaced within such reasonable time
as is required by the Stoughton Public Works Department.
B. Any meter which fails to meet the accuracy standard must
be retested after repair or replacement in accordance with an order of the
Stoughton Public Works Department.
The cost of all testing, repair and/or replacement of privately owned
water meters is the sole responsibility of the owner(s) of the meters.
A. This chapter may be enforced in any court of competent
jurisdiction. The provisions of this chapter may also be enforced by any regular
employees of the Stoughton Department of Public Works as well as members of
the Water and Sewer Commission, by noncriminal complaint pursuant to the provisions
of MGL c. 40, § 21D. Each day on which a violation exists shall
be deemed to be a separate offense. The penalty for violation of any provision
of this chapter for purposes of noncriminal disposition shall be $50.
B. In addition to any other remedies available to the Town,
for periods during which owners are in violation of this chapter, they shall
be responsible for the costs of water as estimated by the Stoughton Public
Works Department.